Which of the Following Is NOT a Hallmark of Malignant

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a hallmark of malignant cancer?

• A)Cell division in the absence of growth signals.
• B)Resistance to signals that slow cell division or promote death.
• C)Metastasis, which allows invasion of local tissues.
• D)Ability to stimulate growth of blood vessels to provide nutrients to the rapidly growing tumor.
• E)All of these choices are hallmarks of cancer.

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