Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Cancer

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Cancer

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In what way can cancer be hereditary?

A person can inherit cancer cells from one of his/her parents.

All of the mutations necessary for full cancer development can be inherited, giving a person a predisposition to developing cancer.

Proto-oncogenes can be inherited, giving the person a predisposition to developing cancer.

Tumor-suppressor genes can be inherited, giving the person a predisposition to developing cancer.

One or two of several mutations necessary for full cancer development can be inherited, giving a person a predisposition to developing cancer.

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Understand that cancer is primarily caused by genetic mutations that lead to uncontrolled cell growth.

Recognize that while cancer itself is not directly inherited, the genetic predisposition to develop cancer can be passed down from parents to offspring.

Identify that proto-oncogenes and tumor-suppressor genes are types of genes that, when mutated, can contribute to cancer development. Proto-oncogenes can become oncogenes, promoting cell division, while tumor-suppressor genes normally inhibit cell division.

Acknowledge that inheriting mutations in these genes does not guarantee cancer, but it increases the risk. This is because additional mutations are usually required for cancer to develop fully.

Conclude that inheriting one or two mutations necessary for cancer development can predispose an individual to cancer, but other environmental or genetic factors are typically needed for cancer to manifest.