Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 3 - Cells and Tissues - Review Questions - Page 134: 35

Answer

Neoplasm is an abnormal mass of tissue forming when cells grow and divide more than should, or when cells don't die when they should. Neoplasm appears to be an abnormal mass of tissue forming when cells grow and divide more than should, or when cells don't die when they should.

Work Step by Step

Neoplasm appears to be an abnormal mass of tissue forming when cells grow and divide more than should, or when cells don't die when they should. Neoplasms may be benign (not cancerogenic) or malignant (cancerogenic). Benign neoplasms may grow large but don't spread into, or invade, nearby tissues or other parts of the body. Malignant neoplasms can invade nearby tissues. They can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood system and lymph system.
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