Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Loss of differentiation of cells; reversion to a more primitive type; anaplasia

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Dedifferentiation refers to the loss of differentiation of cells and a reversion to a more primitive type.

Answer: C
 Carcinoma is a type of cancer that begins in cells that make up the skin or the lining of organs.

Answer: F
 Anaplasia refers to the loss of differentiation of cells and a reversion to a more primitive type.

Answer: D
 Cellular oncogenes are genes that, when mutated or activated, can cause normal cells to become cancerous.

Answer: E
 Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer using drugs that kill or slow the growth of rapidly dividing cells.

Answer: G
 Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information in cells.

Answer: H
 Differentiating agents are drugs that can help cancer cells mature or differentiate into more normal cells.

Answer: I
 Differentiation refers to the process by which cells become specialized and take on specific functions.

Answer: J
 Electron beams are a type of radiation therapy that uses high-energy beams of electrons to kill cancer cells.

Answer: B
 Carcinogens are substances or agents that can cause cancer by damaging DNA or other cellular components.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings