PHYSEDU 203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Thyroid, Bone Remodeling, Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
11 Dec 2016
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Cancer: a group of related diseases characterized by cells growing out of control, composed of three steps. When a tumor has access to any blood whatsoever: carcinogen cancer causing agent, the mutation in the dna rapidly genetically altered cells, factors that increase cancer risk include. Antioxidents: role of antioxidants in cancer. May contribute to reducing the risk of cancer. Inhibiting the growth of cancer cells: phytochemicals. A single tomato may have hundreds even thousands of phytochemicals. Thousands of biologically active nonnutritive compounds are in plants. Lutein: signs and symptoms of cancer. Changes in bowel habits or bladder function. White patches inside the mouth or on the tongue. Treatment varies according to the location, the cell type, whether or not it has metastasized, and other individual factors. Nourish maintain a recommended weight and eat a balanced, healthful diet: additional antioxidants. Cofactor: a compound needed for proper functioning of an enzyme.
