Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

Which medical condition is described as a disease where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably?

1. Diabetes

2. Arthritis

3. Stroke

4. Cancer

The correct answer is: Cancer

The correct choice is associated with the definition of a disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which is a hallmark of cancer. Cancer occurs when the normal regulation of cell division fails, leading to the proliferation of cells that can invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body. This uncontrolled growth is often due to genetic mutations that occur within the cells. In contrast, diabetes is a metabolic disorder related to insulin production or usage, arthritis pertains to inflammation of the joints, and stroke is caused by a disruption in blood flow to the brain. None of these conditions involve the characteristic uncontrolled cell growth seen in cancer, which makes it the only appropriate answer in this context.