Neoplastic characteristics of cells refers to:
A. A mass of proliferating cell
B. Rapid growth of cells
C. Invasion and damage to the surrounding tissue
D. Those confined to original location
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  1. A, B only 
  2. A, B, C only 
  3. A, B, D only
  4. B, C, D only 

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Option 2 : A, B, C only 
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The correct answer is A, B, C only

Concept:

  • Cancerous cells just continue to divide giving rise to masses of cells called tumors.
  • Tumors are of two types: benign and malignant.
    • Benign tumors normally remain confined to their original location and do not spread to other parts of the body and cause little damage.
    • The malignant tumors are a mass of proliferating cells called neoplastic or tumor cells.

Explanation:

  • Neoplastic characteristics of cells refer to the properties of cells that are involved in the formation of neoplasms or tumors.
  • Neoplastic or tumor cells grow very rapidly, invading and damaging the surrounding normal tissues. As these cells actively divide and grow they also starve the normal cells by competing for vital nutrients.
  • Cells sloughed from such tumors reach distant sites through blood, and wherever they get lodged in the body, they start a new tumor there.
    • A. A mass of proliferating cells: Neoplastic cells form abnormal masses due to their unregulated growth and proliferation.
    • B. Rapid growth of cells: Neoplastic cells exhibit rapid and uncontrolled growth, which is one of the hallmarks of cancer.
    • C. Invasion and damage to the surrounding tissue: Neoplastic cells often have the ability to invade and damage surrounding tissues, leading to metastasis.
    • D. Those confined to original location: This characteristic refers to benign tumors, which are not usually invasive and remain localized. However, this is not a defining characteristic of all neoplastic cells, particularly malignant ones.
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