Detecting cancer cells
Q. Which of the following is/are characteristics of cancer cells?
1) They are undetected by body’s defenses
2) They overwhelm/overpower body’s defense
3) Overdrive immune system- Published on 16 Feb 16a. 1
b. 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
- Cancer cells can sometimes hide unnoticed by the body’s defenses, or simply overwhelm them and throw the immune system into overdrive.
- Due to this it is difficult to detect and eliminate cancer cells unless they show themselves or some symptoms.