Question

Choose a disease that is caused by a defect in cell signaling. Explain the cause of the disease and its impact on the body. How is it treated?

Answer 1

Cancer is a disease caused by a defect in cell signaling.

Unknown cell division and cell clorification known as cancer.

• Cause: i. abnormality of cell signaling.

ii. Tumor suppressor Gene.

iii. Oncogene.

iv. Production of new antigen (CEA, AFP)

• Impact of body :

i. Irregular tumour found in body.

ii. Skin color change.

iii. Horseness

iv. Rough skin and rash.

v. Pain

vi. Diarrhoea or constipation

• Treated

i. Surgery

ii. Radiation therapy (Rn-220, Co-60, I-131)

iii. Chemotherapy

iv. Immunotherapy