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The chances of getting [[Lung Cancer]] can be increased by risk factors such as [[smoking]] and breathing in a lot of air pollution. | The chances of getting [[Lung Cancer]] can be increased by risk factors such as [[smoking]] and breathing in a lot of air pollution. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158754/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158754&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=27ad53b0283feeff7fc5ae04a9e205f103 ''Cancer, lung, pages 133, 135, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] | ||
Revision as of 16:09, 2 November 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Lung Cancer is a non-communicable disease in which cells in the lungs reproduce uncontrollably.
About Lung Cancer
- Lung Cancer is the result of a mutation when cells Reproduce by mitosis. Some mutations cause cells to reproduce too quickly producing tumours.
Risk Factors
The chances of getting Lung Cancer can be increased by risk factors such as smoking and breathing in a lot of air pollution.