HLTH 1000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Walnut Oil, Triglyceride, Olive Oil
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A mutation to the genetic material of a skin cell triggers abnormal cell division and changes cell formation, resulting in a cancerous tumor. (p. 369) Causes of cancer are generally divided into two categories of risk factors: hereditary and acquired. (p. 369) Over the years, researchers have found that diet, a sedentary lifestyle, overconsumption of alcohol, tobacco use, and stress play a key role in the incidence of cancer. (p. 370) Cancers are grouped into four broad categories based on the type of tissue from which each arise. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the united states. (p. 373) When evaluating skin for changes in moles, what does a. b. c. d. stand for? (p. 376-7: asymmetry, border, color, diameter. A woman who began to have sex at an early age may be at risk for cervical cancer. (p. 378) The earlier cancer is diagnosed, the better the prospect for survival. (p. 379)
