How does a tumor develop? | Cell Nuclear Division

How does a tumor develop?

The word tumor literally means swelling and can be triggered by various processes. The most common cause of swelling is inflammation, which causes swelling due to increased water retention. A tumor caused by unchecked proliferation of cells is also called neoplasia.

There are many different forms of neoplasia, which arise from different cells. In general, neoplasia is caused by a loss of control over the growth and division of the cell. Cells contain various proteins that ensure that a cell does not grow uncontrolled.

These proteins can be restricted in their function by changes in the genes that are the template for these proteins. Due to this loss of control function, unchecked growth and the degenerated cells occur.

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  1. Cell Nuclear Division
  2. Why does cell division occur?
  3. How does a tumor develop?