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The Sharkman has just been diagnosed with Leukimia, and asks his doctor what causes cancer. His doctor starts with an overview of cellular communication.
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| Cellular communication is how your cells pass messages to each other through a series of proteins and enzymes | |
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| What triggers the signals | |
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| Sometimes, the cells will send each other messages. Other times the enivronment will trigger the signals being sent. | |
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| What causes are there that would interfere with cellular communication. | |
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| Sometimes, cells ignore the signals that they're given. Other times, the signals don't reach their target, or are lost in transit. Other times there are too many or too few signals | |
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| What other causes of cancer are there? What parts of the cell should process the signals? | |
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