Mr Simon Garfield Recently Was Diagnosed with Cancer of the GI

question 35

Essay

Mr. Simon Garfield recently was diagnosed with cancer of the GI tract. Cancer can develop in any of the gastrointestinal organs. Identify four of the primary causes or contributing factors in the development of GI system cancers.

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Disorder

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor system symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia, as a result of dopamine-producing neuron loss.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, motivation, pleasure, and reward pathways in the brain, often associated with learning and addiction.

Invasive Technique

A medical or scientific method that involves entering the body, often through incisions or insertion of instruments, to diagnose or treat conditions.

Lesioning

The process of causing damage to body tissue, often intentionally for the purpose of studying brain areas in experimental research.