In understanding the difference between normal cells and cancer cells, the nurse knows that cancer is the result of
1. cell division occurring extensively in normal cells.
2. cell division occurring via controlled cell division.
3. suppressor genes stopping cell growth for cell division.
4. suppressor genes continuing cell growth for cell division.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Extensive cell division does occur in normal cells.
Rationale 2: Cell division does occur via controlled cell division.
Rationale 3: Cancer is thought to result from damage to the suppressor genes controlling cell growth.
Rationale 4: Suppressor genes for cell growth must continue for cell division and replication.
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