Neoplastic characteristics of cells refer to: A. A mass of proliferating cell, B. Rapid growth of cells, C. Invasion and damage t…

Question

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:

1. A. A, B only
2. B. A, B, C only (Correct answer)
3. C. A, B, D only
4. D. B, C, D only

Correct Answer

Option B — A, B, C only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is A, B, C only.

Key Points

• Neoplastic (malignant/tumour) cells are a mass of proliferating cells (A) that show rapid growth (B) and invade and damage surrounding tissue (C).
• D is wrong — cells confined to their original location describe benign tumours, not neoplastic (cancerous) cells.