Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

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What is characterized by unrestricted cell growth or excessive cell multiplication?

Cancer
Celiac Disease
Benign tumor
Atherosclerosis

The correct answer is: Cancer

The characteristic of unrestricted cell growth or excessive cell multiplication is primarily associated with cancer. Cancer occurs when there are mutations in the genes that control cell division and growth. These genetic changes disrupt the normal regulatory mechanisms that ensure cells grow and divide in a controlled manner, leading to the formation of malignant tumors. Unlike benign tumors, which may grow in an uncontrolled manner but typically do not invade surrounding tissues or spread to other parts of the body, cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and metastasize, making it a much more serious condition. This uncontrolled proliferation of cells is what distinguishes cancer from other conditions such as celiac disease, benign tumors, or atherosclerosis, which do not involve the same mechanisms of excessive and unregulated cell growth.