PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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carcinogen
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malignancy
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pathogen
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protein
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Detailed explanation-1: -Substances known to cause cancer are called carcinogens.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most commonly mutated gene in people with cancer is p53 or TP53. More than 50% of cancers involve a missing or damaged p53 gene. Most p53 gene mutations are acquired. Germline p53 mutations are rare, but patients who carry them are at a higher risk of developing many different types of cancer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Carcinogen-DNA adducts of exogenous genotoxic chemical carcinogens may induce errors in DNA sequence (mutations).
Detailed explanation-4: -A carcinogen is a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer. Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment (such as ultraviolet rays in sunlight and certain viruses) or may be generated by humans (such as automobile exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke).
Detailed explanation-5: -Tobacco. Radon. Asbestos. Crispy, Brown Foods. Formaldehyde. Ultraviolet Rays. Alcohol. Processed Meat. More items •11-Aug-2022