Uncontrolled cell growth is often associated with mutations in genes encoding proteins that promote cell division. These regulatory proteins are known as mitogens or growth factors.
The consequence of a mutation that leads to rapid and uncontrolled cell growth is that the organism would begin to develop cancerous masses.
Cancer is uncontrolled cell growth, which iscaused by mutations in genes involved in the control of cell division.
A growth factor is a molecule capable of inducing cellular growth and proliferation.
A mitogen is a protein that induces a cell to begin mitosis (e.g., the Platelet-derived growth factor).
<span>The system that responds by delivering more oxygen to these cells is the circulatory system. The circulatory system, often referred to as the cardiovascular system, allows blood to circulate throughout the body to transport important nutrients to the body.</span>
