When hyperplasia proceeds out of control, a tumor may develop. This condition is termed
A. atrophy.
B. hypertrophy.
C. metaplasia.
D. neoplasia.
E. fibrosis.
Answer: D
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A) glucose B) starches C) proteins D) fats E) nucleic acids
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).