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Which term is used to refer to a new abnormal growth that does not respond to normal growth-control mechanisms?
Which theory postulates that an accumulation of mutations in the cell results in the transformation to a neoplastic state?
What is the most frequently occurring type of cancer in children?
Which type of leukemia is characterized by the malignant proliferation of lymphoblasts, leading to a decline in the production of RBCs and platelets?
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Which theory suggests that oncogenic viruses have the ability to change the structure of DNA or RNA in cells?
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Which term is used to describe a new abnormal growth that does not respond to normal growth-control mechanisms?
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What is the theory that postulates an accumulation of mutations in the cell results in the transformation to a neoplastic state?
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Which type of neoplastic growth is characterized by unlimited growth and is cancerous?
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Which type of leukemia affects lymphocytes and is the most frequently occurring type of cancer in children?
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Which theory suggests that oncogenic viruses have the ability to change the structure of DNA or RNA in cells?
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Study Notes
Cancer and Neoplasia
- A new abnormal growth that does not respond to normal growth-control mechanisms is referred to as a neoplasm.
Theories of Neoplastic Transformation
- The mutation theory postulates that an accumulation of mutations in the cell results in the transformation to a neoplastic state.
Leukemia
- The most frequently occurring type of cancer in children is acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is characterized by the malignant proliferation of lymphoblasts, leading to a decline in the production of RBCs and platelets.
Viral Theory of Cancer
- The viral theory of cancer suggests that oncogenic viruses have the ability to change the structure of DNA or RNA in cells.
Types of Neoplastic Growth
- Malignant neoplastic growth is characterized by unlimited growth and is cancerous.
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia affects lymphocytes and is the most frequently occurring type of cancer in children.
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Test your knowledge about neoplasia, a condition characterized by abnormal growth that does not respond to normal growth-control mechanisms in the body. Learn about the differences between benign and malignant growths and discover why benign growths, although limited, are not entirely harmless. Take the quiz now!
