A Mass of Rapidly Dividing Cells That Have Potentially Lost

question 74

Multiple Choice

A mass of rapidly dividing cells that have potentially lost the ability to regulate cell division is called a

• A) neoplasm
• B) angiogenesis
• C) malignancy
• D) metastasis
• E) keratosis

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Lipase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion.

Trypsin

An enzyme that breaks down proteins in the digestive system, predominantly found in the small intestine.

Chemical Breakdown

The process of breaking down substances into simpler molecules through chemical reactions.

Catabolism

The metabolic process that breaks down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy usually stored in ATP.