Pathophysiology- Text and Study Guide Package, 5e
Pathophysiology- Text and Study Guide Package, 5e
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781455733095
Author: Lee-Ellen C. Copstead-Kirkhorn PhD RN, Jacquelyn L. Banasik PhD ARNP
Publisher: Saunders
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To describe: How do the neoplastic cells differ from the normal cells?

Introduction: The condition of abnormal and excessive growth in the tissues of any parts of the body is referred to as neoplasm. It is also referred to as tumor and could occur in both benign (non-cancerous) or malignant forms (cancerous).

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The cells that sustain the initiation of neoplasm are referred to as neoplastic cells. The neoplastic cells possess an altered cellular gene expression. This expression of the cellular genes regulates the proliferation and differentiation of the cells. This, in turn, resulting in the uncontrolled cellular growth.

The neoplastic cells differ from the normal cells on the basis of possessing certain characteristics. This includes growth, communication, cell repair, and cell death, appearance, the ability to spread, stickiness, growth rate, maturation, evading the immune system, blood supply, and functions. Apart from this furthermore differences are also included such as genomic stability, invasiveness, mortality or immortality, and energy sources.

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