ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement is correct about lung cancer?
A
it affects only the left lung
B
it is uncontrolled cell growth in lung tissue
C
it is caused by a bacterial infection
D
it is a disorder where alveoli break down
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lung cancer is a disease caused by uncontrolled cell division in your lungs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lung cancer develops when a group of cells in the lungs begin to divide and grow uncontrollably. Uncontrolled cell growth is dangerous because it can form clumps that can block the lungs, cause the lungs to fill with fluid, or even cause the lungs to collapse.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the cells that make up the lungs, or the organs in your chest that allow you to breathe. Lung cancer develops when cells in the lungs change and grow uncontrollably, forming a mass. The UC Lung Cancer Center offers comprehensive and innovative care to patients with lung cancer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in the tissues of the lung. It is the leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, with more people dying from lung cancer than from colon, breast and prostate cancers combined.

Detailed explanation-5: -People with lung cancer can experience shortness of breath if cancer grows to block the major airways. Lung cancer can also cause fluid to accumulate around the lungs, making it harder for the affected lung to expand fully when you inhale. Coughing up blood.

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