Normally Cells in a Body Communicate, Live, Divide, and Eventually

question 61

Multiple Choice

Normally cells in a body communicate, live, divide, and eventually die in an organized way to keep the body running smoothly. In cancer,

• A) New cells are not produced so damage accumulates as cells age.
• B) Cells die much sooner than they should.
• C) Cells divide and accumulate out of control, with various serious consequences.
• D) Cells are unable to repair damage to themselves and so the damage accumulates in the body.
• E) Skin cells take over for other cells and those other cells can't do their job.

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