List Three Observations Consistent with the Idea That Cancer Arises

question 12

Essay

List three observations consistent with the idea that cancer arises through an accumulation of mutations in several genes that promote cellular proliferation in single cells.

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Definitions:

HPV Screening

Testing for the presence of human papillomavirus, a significant risk factor for cervical cancer, through various methods such as Pap smears or HPV DNA tests.

Benign

Nonmalignant characteristic of a neoplasm; not infectious or spreading.

Trichomonal Vulvovaginitis

An infection of the vagina and vulva caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.

Hutchinson's Teeth

A term referring to a specific dental abnormality characterized by notched, peg-shaped teeth, often associated with congenital syphilis.