Cancer Basics

CELLULAR BASICS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

The Cell

THE BASIC UNIT OF ALL ORGANISMS

The Human body consisits of cells.
Every organ has specific cells with specific functions and characteristics.
Every cell has to divide itself and replicate to replace old and damaged cells, and to grow.
Almost all cells have a cell core.

The DNA

ENCODES THE GENETIC INFORMATION

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The DNA – Cell Core

The DNA is located inside the cell core.
It regulates every function of the cell.
It determines when a cell should divide, or start a self destruction process in case of damage.

The Immune System

IT’S ORIGINS AND COMPONENTS

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The Immune System: Origins and Components

Around 4% of our body weight consists of bone marrow.
It produces around 500 billion blood cells per day, which also includes the lymphocytes, the white blood cells.
White blood cells have many sub-types and they are essential for good health and protection against illness and disease.

Apoptosis

THE PROTECTION MECHANISM OF OUR CELLS

Cancer - Causes & Risk Factors

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