Vocabulary
A genetic disorder where the red blood cells form a crescent moon shape.
Sickle Cell Anemia
What is cancer?
A group of diseases where the cells grow out of control and take nutrients and life from the good cells.
What does a cell do during the cell cycle?
Grow and divide
Which genetic disease results in problems with the production of insulin?
Diabetes
This condition results from 3 copies of Chromosome 21 and is where an individual is delayed mentally and socially in their development.
Down Syndrome
Name the two main types of tumors.
Malignant, Benign
What is the first phase cell division?
Prophase
This is a condition of being overweight.
Obesity
A health problem caused partly or totally by a defect in one or more genes or chromosomes.
Genetic Disorder
Name one of the causes of cancer.
Cell Mutation, Radiation, Carcinogens, Poor Diet, Old Age
What part of the cell cycle does it rest in?
Interphase
Heart and blood vessels
The spread of cancerous cells from their origin.
Metastasis
Name one treatment for cancer
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Immunotherapy
Hormone therapy
What happens during cytokinesis?
Cell divides in half
What is an amniocentesis?
Getting a sample of amniotic fluid from around the unborn child.
What is a multifactorial disease?
A disease resulting from several factors working together to cause the disease.
Name 2 warning signs of cancer.
Changes in bathroom habits
A sore throat that does not heal
Unusual bleeding
Thickening or lumps
Indigestion
Changes in warts or moles
Nagging cough or hoarseness
What controls the cell cycle?
Genes that control enzymes
What should couples consider who are concerned about having a baby with a genetic disorder?
Genetic Counseling