Question

What term best describes the phenomenon in cancer cells where they rapidly increase in number, as indicated in the statement "Cancer cells lose sensitivity to anti-growth signals, proliferate rapidly, and lose the ability to undergo apoptosis or programmed cell death"?

A) Metastasize
B) Differentiate
C) Hyperplasia
D) Dedifferentiate

Answer 1

The phenomenon described in the statement is known as hyperplasia. Hyperplasia refers to the rapid increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue beyond what is considered normal. Hence the correct answer is option C

Step-by-step explanation:

The phenomenon described in the statement is known as hyperplasia. Hyperplasia refers to the rapid increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue beyond what is considered normal. In the context of cancer cells, hyperplasia occurs when they lose sensitivity to anti-growth signals, proliferate rapidly, and lose the ability to undergo apoptosis or programmed cell death.

Hence the correct answer is option C