Problem 1. Which of the following cellular characteristics are absolute requirements for the development of cancer? You may choose more than one answer.
(a) Ability to bypass apoptosis
(b) Ability to induce blood vessels to grow towards the cell
(c) Ability to grow in the absence of growth signals
(d) Ability to bypass cellular senescence
(e) Ability to promote an environment of inflammation
(f) Acquiring an increased rate of genetic mutation
(g) Ability to grow in the presence of growth inhibitory signals
(h) Ability to migrate and colonize other regions of the body
Problem 2. Which of the following statements is incorrect about why chronic inflammation makes it easier for cells to develop into cancer?
(a) Inflammation can promote angiogenesis
(b) Inflammation can increase the rate of DNA damage through the release of reactive oxygen species
(c) Inflammation can increase a cellâs response to growth inhibitory signals
(d) Inflammation can promote the release of growth factors
Problem 1. Which of the following cellular characteristics are absolute requirements for the development of cancer? You may choose more than one answer.
(a) Ability to bypass apoptosis
(b) Ability to induce blood vessels to grow towards the cell
(c) Ability to grow in the absence of growth signals
(d) Ability to bypass cellular senescence
(e) Ability to promote an environment of inflammation
(f) Acquiring an increased rate of genetic mutation
(g) Ability to grow in the presence of growth inhibitory signals
(h) Ability to migrate and colonize other regions of the body
Problem 2. Which of the following statements is incorrect about why chronic inflammation makes it easier for cells to develop into cancer?
(a) Inflammation can promote angiogenesis
(b) Inflammation can increase the rate of DNA damage through the release of reactive oxygen species
(c) Inflammation can increase a cellâs response to growth inhibitory signals
(d) Inflammation can promote the release of growth factors
