Which Term Describes a Group of Diseases in Which Cells

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which term describes a group of diseases in which cells no longer respond to the normal constraints placed on their proliferation and instead grow indefinitely?

• A)Metastasis
• B)Angiogenesis
• C)Cancer
• D)Mutation

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Definitions:

Developmental

Pertaining to the process of growth and change throughout life, often in the context of psychological or physical maturation.

Corticosteroid

A class of steroid hormones that decrease inflammation in the body and modulate the immune system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and alertness, playing a key role in the body's fight or flight response.

Sympathetic Pathway

The sympathetic pathway is part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, preparing the body for rapid reaction to threats.