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Skin cells can become cancerous through a series of mutations that disrupt normal cell growth and division. These mutations can be triggered by various factors, including excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which damages DNA. Other contributing factors include genetic predispositions, exposure to carcinogens, and weakened immune responses. As these damaged cells proliferate uncontrollably, they can form tumors, leading to skin cancer.
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What is the name for the cancer of the skin's pigment producing cells?
The cells that produce color (melanin) in the skin can become cancerous and this cancer is called melanoma.
When uncontrolled cell division occurs cells can become what?
When uncontrolled cell division occurs, cells can become cancerous. Cancerous cells can continue to divide and grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. These cells can also invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis.
What do cancer cells grow into?
Cancer cells are able to take over healthy cells due to multiple mutations in the genes. When the healthy cells become cancerous, the genetic information will be damaged and destroyed.
Is radiation more harmful to normal cells than to cancerous cells?
Radiation can harm both normal and cancerous cells, but because cancerous cells are often more sensitive to radiation, they may be more likely to be damaged or killed by radiation therapy. Normal cells can repair themselves more effectively than cancerous cells, which helps protect them from the effects of radiation.
Which type of tissue would have a higher mitotic index normal tissue or cancerous tissue?
Cancer cells have higher mitotic index because they have a mutation in the DNA so they reproduce uncontrollably and therefore divide faster which means they have a higher mitotic index. ex. In a normal lung tissue, % of cells dividing is 5% while in a cancerous lung the % of cells divding is 25 %
What is the name for the cancer of the skin's pigment producing cells?
The cells that produce color (melanin) in the skin can become cancerous and this cancer is called melanoma.
Can neurons become cancerous?
Yes, neurons can become cancerous, but it is rare. Neurons are not as prone to developing cancer as other types of cells in the body. When neurons do become cancerous, the condition is known as neuroblastoma.
Cells can become cancerous when enzyme production is changed?
TRUE:)
What is a benign cancer?
A lesion that is dangerous or life-threatening.
What type of cell does skin cancer cells develop from?
Any and all the living cells of the dermis can become cancerous, but the worst are the melanin (color) cells [melanoma] {because they tend to be malignant, invasive, and fast spreading}.
What is the different between papilloma tumors and papilloma virus skin tumors-?
The difference between papilloma tumors and papilloma skin tumors is that papilloma tumors are not cancerous. Papilloma skin tumors have the ability to become cancerous over time.
Will normal or cancerous cells have a higher growth rate?
the cancerous cells
When uncontrolled cell division occurs cells can become what?
When uncontrolled cell division occurs, cells can become cancerous. Cancerous cells can continue to divide and grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. These cells can also invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis.
Can a large penis cause cervical cancer?
A large penis can during sex, hit the cervix and cause some damage the the cervical cells. If damage is done on a regular basis, the cells can become pre-cancerous and cancerous.
Does skin cancer start as a spot?
A spot where? What kind of spot? Yes, some spots can be cancerous. Some spots are also skin tags, moles or warts that are not cancerous. If you have a mole or a growth that grows larger than a pencil eraser in size or looks like its not cemetry in shape or grows hairs or bleeds consult a Dr. because it is possibly cancerous.
Can excessive sunbathing lead to malignant skin tumours and how?
Ultraviolet light causes damage to the DNA in skin cells, including squamous cells and melanocytes. This damage is normally repaired, and if it cannot be repaired, the cell dies. However, in the cases where the damage is not repaired and the cell does not die, an abnormal cell is produced, which may become cancerous.
What cells are more cancerous?
Brain cells
