NCLEX Question for lack normal cellular characteristics and differ in shape and organization

NCLEX Review Question

Which of the following terms refers to cells that lack normal cellular characteristics and differ in shape and organization with respect to their cells of origin?

a.Anaplasia
b.Neoplasia
c.Dysplasia
d.Hyperplasia

Correct Answer: A
Anaplasia
Rationale: Usually, anaplastic cells are malignant.

Neoplasia
Rationale: Neoplasia refers to uncontrolled cell growth that follows no physiologic demand.

Dysplasia
Rationale: Dysplasia refers to bizarre cell growth resulting in cells that differ in size, shape, or arrangement from other cells of the same type of tissue.

Hyperplasia
Rationale: Hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells of a tissue, most often associated with a period of rapid body growth.

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