Question

Neoplastic characteristics of cells refer to:
A. A mass of proliferating cells
B. Rapid growth of cells
C. Invasion and damage to the surrounding tissue
D. Those confined to the original location
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C only
• B. A, B, D only
• C. B, C, D only
• D. A, B only

Hint:

Neoplastic cells can be benign or malignant. Malignant cells exhibit uncontrolled growth, invasion into surrounding tissues, and the ability to spread to other parts of the body (metastasis).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Neoplastic cellular characteristics delineate abnormal, often malignant, cell proliferation. An examination of each option follows: A. Proliferating cell mass: Accurate. Neoplastic cells characteristically aggregate into a mass due to excessive proliferation. B. Accelerated cellular growth: Also accurate. Rapid, uncontrolled proliferation is a defining trait of neoplastic cells. C. Infiltration and harm to adjacent tissues: Correct. Malignant neoplastic cells exhibit the capacity to invade surrounding tissues. D. Confinement to the initial site: Inaccurate. Cells restricted to their primary location are classified as benign; malignant (cancerous) cells possess the ability to infiltrate and metastasize. Therefore, options A, B, and C exclusively represent correct characteristics.