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Which term refers to the new growth produced, also known as 'tumour'?
Which term refers to the new growth produced, also known as 'tumour'?
What is the term for the proliferation and maturation of cells in normal adults?
What is the term for the proliferation and maturation of cells in normal adults?
Which type of cells lose control and regulation of replication in neoplasia?
Which type of cells lose control and regulation of replication in neoplasia?
Which process involves the new growth of tissues and cells, but is not considered neoplasia?
Which process involves the new growth of tissues and cells, but is not considered neoplasia?
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Neoplasia and Cell Growth Terminology
- Neoplasm (Tumor): Refers to the new growth of tissues, often termed a tumor; can be benign or malignant.
- Tissue Homeostasis: The process involving proliferation (increase in number) and maturation of cells in normal adults, crucial for maintaining tissue health.
Neoplasia and Cell Behavior
- Neoplastic Cells: Characterized by loss of control and regulation over their replication, leading to uncontrolled cell growth.
- Cell replication in normal tissue is tightly regulated, allowing for orderly and necessary replacements; neoplasia disrupts this balance.
Non-Neoplastic Growth
- Hyperplasia: A process involving the increase in the number of cells within a tissue or organ; a compensatory mechanism that is not classified as neoplasia and does not imply tumor formation.
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Test your knowledge of neoplasia with this quiz. Explore the different types of new growths and their characteristics, and learn how neoplasms differ from other forms of cellular proliferation.
