Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Cancer

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of cancer cells?

• A) cells that have lost contact inhibition
• B) cells with abnormal nuclei
• C) cells which function normally for tissue they are in
• D) cells that lack differentiation
• E) cells that have uncontrolled cell division

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

A neutral stimulus is initially unrelated and unresponsive to any specific response until it becomes associated with a conditioned stimulus in classical conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Reinforcer Stimulus

A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a rewarding outcome.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning or learning.