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  • Name 3 ways we can check for signs of cancer.
    e.g. Self-exam, x-ray, biopsy, genetic screening, blood test, pap test
  • Why do cells divide?
    Growth, repair, reproduction
  • Describe one interaction between two organ systems.
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  • What are stem cells and where are they produced?
    Undifferentiated (multipotent/pluripotent) cells that can become a certain type of cell. Many produced in the bone marrow.
  • What is the function of tendons in the body?
    They connect bones to tissue (e.g. achilles tendon)
  • Why is diffusion important for cells?
    Diffusion is the movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration. It is an important way that things travel in/out of cells.