Cancer
- Neoplastic characteristics of cells refer to :A. A mass of proliferating cellB. Rapid growth of cellsC. Invasion and damage to the surrounding tissueD. Those confined to original locationChoose the correct answer from the options given below: Answer: 2. A, B, C only Key idea: Neoplastic cells proliferate as a mass, grow rapidly and invade neighbouring tissue. A, B and C are correc... 1
- Which are correct:A. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging detect cancers of internal organs.B. Chemotherapeutics drugs are used to kill non-cancerous cells.C. α-interferon activate the cancer patients' immune system and helps in destroy… Answer: 4. A and C only A: correct. CT and MRI detect cancers of internal organs. B: wrong. Chemotherapeutic drugs kill cancer cells, though... 1
- Which of the following statements is not true for cancer cells in relation to mutations ? Answer: 4. Mutations inhibit production of telomerase. Cancer cells show reactivation of telomerase, which keeps telomeres from shortening a... 1