AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement below best describes hyperplasia?
A
The pre-cancerous state where an organ or tissue is enlarged due to the increased reproduction rate of cells
B
The cells appear normal, but rapid division has begun
C
The cells appear abnormal and divide rapidly during this latent stage of cancer.
D
The cells appear abnormal, but rapid division has not begun.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(HY-per-PLAY-zhuh) An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -The root cause of endometrial hyperplasia is an imbalance between estrogen and progestin; the condition may mean that the lining is not fully shed each month. When there is an unusual thickening of the uterine lining, it can result in what is known as endometrial hyperplasia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Breast anatomy Atypical hyperplasia is a precancerous condition that affects cells in the breast. Atypical hyperplasia describes an accumulation of abnormal cells in the milk ducts and lobules of the breast. Atypical hyperplasia isn’t cancer, but it increases the risk of breast cancer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hyperplasia is increased cell production in a normal tissue or organ. Hyperplasia may be a sign of abnormal or precancerous changes. This is called pathologic hyperplasia. It can also be due to the growth of normal cells.

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