A(n) ____________________ Is an Abnormal Tissue That Grows by Cellular

question 15

Short Answer

A(n) ____________________ is an abnormal tissue that grows by cellular proliferation more rapidly than normal and continues to grow after the stimuli that initiated the new growth cease.

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Definitions:

Dissociation

Dissociation is a psychological experience of feeling disconnected from one's thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.

Activation-Synthesis

A theory proposing that dreams result from the brain's attempt to make sense of neural activity that occurs during sleep, particularly during REM sleep phases.

Consolidation

The process by which short-term memories are transformed into long-term memories, making them more stable and enduring.

Adaptive Function

The beneficial role a behavior plays in the survival and reproductive success of an organism.