Q.140) Neoplastic characteristics of cells refer to:
A. A mass of proliferating cell
B. Rapid growth of cells
C. Invasion and damage to the surrounding tissue
D. Those confined to original location
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) B, C, D only
B) A, B only
C) A, B, C only
D) A, B, D only
B. Rapid growth of cells – Uncontrolled and rapid cell division is a hallmark of neoplasia.
C. Invasion and damage to surrounding tissue – Especially in malignant neoplasms, which invade nearby tissues.
D. Those confined to original location – This refers to benign tumors, not a general feature of all neoplastic cells.
Hence, the correct answer is: Option 3 – A, B, C only.