Doctors can perform tests called biopsies to determine whether cells in an area of tissue are cancerous or not. Cells are removed from the area, sometimes by a punch biopsy, and then viewed under a microscope.
Based on what you know about the regulation of cell growth, make a list of questions you would ask as you observe the cells.
simplify your awnser and make it short
1. Are the cells exhibiting uncontrolled or abnormal growth patterns?
2. Are the cells showing any signs of invasiveness or spreading into surrounding tissues?
3. Do the cells appear enlarged or deformed compared to normal cells?
4. Are there any structural abnormalities observed in the cell components?
5. Are the cells dividing rapidly or at a higher rate than normal?
6. Are there any signs of apoptosis (cell death) in the observed cells?
7. Are there any specific molecular markers present that are typically associated with cancer cells?
8. Do the cells show any signs of angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels)?
9. Are there any indications of metastasis (spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body)?
10. Are there any interactions between the cancerous cells and the surrounding tissue that may indicate tumor progression or aggressiveness?