Basics
What terms describes how cells grow, divide, specialize, and die, in a controlled way?
Cellular regulation
How many stages make up the cell cycle?
4 stages
Which structure is the outer layer of the cell and controls what enters and leaves?
The cell (plasma) membrane
What term describes an increase in the number of normal cells due to increased demand?
Hyperplasia
What complication of cancer therapy results in decreased bone marrow function?
Myelosuppression
Approx. how many cells are present in the adult human body?
About 30 trillion
What proteins control progression through the cell cycle?
Cyclins and cyclin dependent kinases (CDKs)
What gel-like substance suspends organelles inside the cell?
Cytoplasm
Which cellular change involves a reversible replacement of one adult cell type with another?
Metaplasia
Myelosuppression increases a patient's risk for which 3 major problems?
Infection, bleeding, and anemia
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell
What structures ensure each stage of the cell cycle occurs correctly?
Cell cycle checkpoints
Which organelle is considered the control center and contains DNA?
The nucleus
Dysplasia
What is the priority nursing goal related to nutrition for patients with cellular regulation disorders?
Maintain adequate nutrition and hydration
Problems with cellular regulation can lead to what major disease processes?
Cancer, anemia, and genetic disorders
Mitosis
Where does protein synthesis occur?
Ribosomes
What cellular alteration is often a precursor to cancer?
Dysplasia
What cancer treatment is best for localized solid tumors?
Surgery
What occurs when cell growth and division are not properly regulated?
Rapid, uncontrolled cell growth
Which type of cell division produces reproductive cells?
Meiosis
Which organelle produces approx. 95% of the cell's energy? And what is it called in October?
In October, it becomes frightocondria and is the haunted house of the cell
What term describes cells that regress to an immature, ineffective form and is not reversible?
Anaphasia
What does the acronym CAUTION stand for?
Change in bowel/bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Obvious change in wart or mole
Nagging cough or hoarseness