Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Drugs that block mitosis (cell division)

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Antimitotics are drugs that block mitosis (cell division).

Answer: B
 Alkylating agents are drugs that bind to DNA and inhibit the ability of the cell to divide.

Answer: I
 Benign tumors are non-cancerous growths that do not spread to other parts of the body.

Answer: F
 Antimetabolites are drugs that interfere with DNA synthesis and cell division.

Answer: E
 Antibiotics are drugs that target and kill specific bacteria or microorganisms.

Answer: A
 Adjuvant chemotherapy is given after primary treatment, such as surgery, to prevent cancer from coming back.

Answer: J
 Biologic response modifiers are drugs that stimulate the immune system to fight cancer cells.

Answer: C
 Anaplasia is the loss of normal differentiation of cells, which can lead to cancer.

Answer: H
 Apoptosis is the natural process of programmed cell death, which is important for maintaining a balance between cell growth and cell death.

Answer: D
 Angiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels, which can allow cancer cells to grow and spread.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions