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Human Health and Disease — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYHuman Health and Disease3 Marks
Question
Define Cancer. Write any five of its main symptoms.
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Answer

Definition of cancer : Uncontrolled division of cells due to which a lump or tumor is formed, this group of cells is called cancer.
Main symptoms of cancer :
(1) Loss of weight without any concrete reason.
(2) Any mole or wart which is growing and causes itching or bleeding
(3) Constantly recurring severe headache.
(4) Any blister, wound or rash which is not healing even in three weeks.
(5) Constant sore throat and bleeding in mucus.
(6) Lumps and deformities in the breasts.
(7) Change in the nature of excretion of feces and urine
(8) Vaginal bleeding and bleeding between menstrual cycles.
(9) Change in the shape and size of the testicles

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