PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

CELL DAMAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is the uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor or mass of abnormal cells
A
Cancer
B
Apoptosis
C
Radiation
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells. These extra cells may form a mass of tissue, called a tumor.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The American Cancer Society defines cancer as “a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death."

Detailed explanation-4: -Cells start to grow uncontrollably. These cells may form a mass called a tumor. A tumor can be cancerous or benign. A cancerous tumor is malignant, meaning it can grow and spread to other parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cancer is basically a disease of uncontrolled cell division. Its development and progression are usually linked to a series of changes in the activity of cell cycle regulators.

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