The Term Tumor Is Commonly Used to Describe a Proliferation

question 16

Multiple Choice

The term tumor is commonly used to describe a proliferation of cells that produces a(n) :

• A) mass.
• B) inflammatory condition.
• C) reaction.
• D) either b or c

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Definitions:

Reflex Arc

A reflex arc is the neural pathway that controls a reflex action, typically consisting of a sensory neuron, a motor neuron, and sometimes one or more interneurons.

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits nerve impulses from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, causing them to act.

Effector

An organ, gland, or muscle capable of responding to a stimulus, especially a nerve impulse.

Mixed Nerve

A nerve containing both afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) nerve fibers, allowing it to transmit signals in both directions between the brain and various parts of the body.