When cells are not responding to normal controls over growth and division,they form a tissue mass known as a _____________.
A) metastasis
B) malignancy
C) tumor
D) carcinogen
E) nucleosome

Question

When cells are not responding to normal controls over growth and division,they form a tissue mass known as a _____________.  
A) metastasis
B) malignancy
C) tumor
D) carcinogen
E) nucleosome

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A tumor is formed when cells fail to respond to normal controls over growth and division. The term tumor can refer to both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) growths. Metastasis refers to the spreading of cancer cells from one part of the body to another, while malignancy refers specifically to cancerous growth. Carcinogen is a substance or agent that can cause cancer, and nucleosome is a structural unit of DNA.

When Cells Are Not Responding to Normal Controls Over Growth