A cell:
I. Loses the property of contact inhibition
II. Shows uncontrolled proliferation
III. Invades the neighboring tissues

This cell is probably:

1. Mutated

2. Cancerous

3. Dedifferentiated

4. Apoptotic

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

1. MALT constitutes about 50% of the lymphoid tissue in human body
2. The envelope of AIDS virus encloses RNA genome
3. Cancer cells show the property of contact inhibition
4. Chronic use of drugs and alcohol can damage nervous system and liver

Subtopic:  Cancer |
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Which one of the following is not a property of cancerous cells, whereas the remaining three are?

1. They compete with normal cells for vital nutrients

2. They do not remain confined in the area of formation

3. They divide in an uncontrolled manner

4. They show contact inhibition

Subtopic:  Cancer |
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The cells of the malignant tumors exhibit 
1. Metastasis 
2. Contact inhibition 
3. High differentiation 
4. Slow proliferation 

Subtopic:  Cancer |
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Cancer cells differ from normal cells by the 

1. Breakdown of regulatory mechanism

2. Loss of the property of contact inhibition

3. Attaining the property of contact inhibition

4. Both 1 & 2

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

1. Patients, who have undergone surgery are given
cannabinoids to relieve pain
2. Benign tumours show the property of metastasis
3. Heroin accelerates body functions
4. Malignant tumours may exhibit metastasis

Subtopic:  Cancer |
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Select the correct statement

1. Cells in a malignant tumor do not show contact inhibition

2. Computed tomography scans use non-ionising radiations to study cancer of internal organs.

3. AIDS is a retroviral disease caused by unenveloped HIV.

4. Treatment of AIDS with antiretroviral drugs is completely effective and always prevents death.

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Proto-oncogenes are seen in :
1. Normal cells
2. Malignant cells
3. Virus infected cells 
4. Cells exposed to X-rays

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A normal gene that codes for proteins that help to regulate cell growth and differentiation and can, due to mutations or increased expression, lead to neoplastic transformation of cells, is called as:
1. Oncogene
2. Proto-oncogene
3. V-onc
4. Psuedogene

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Read the following statements about cancer and mark the incorrect ones

(i) Ionising radiations like x-rays and UV rays and non-ionizing radiations like gamma rays cause DNA damage leading to neoplastic transformation.
(ii) CT scan uses non-ionizing radiations to accurately detect pathological and physiological changes in the living tissue.
(iii) Antibodies against cancer-specific antigents are also used for detection of certain cancers.
(iv) Some of the chemotherapeutic drugs are specific for certain cancers.
 
1. (i), (ii) and (iii) 2. (i) and (ii)
3. (iii) and (iv) 4. (ii) and (iv)
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