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What is a key characteristic that differentiates brain tumours from other types of tumours in the body?
What is a key characteristic that differentiates brain tumours from other types of tumours in the body?
- Brain tumours usually result in increased intracranial pressure. (correct)
- Brain tumours are primarily caused by genetic mutations.
- Brain tumours are significantly more common than other cancers.
- Brain tumours often arise from non-neural tissue.
What percentage of all cancers are classified as brain tumours?
What percentage of all cancers are classified as brain tumours?
- 20%
- 10%
- 2% (correct)
- 5%
Which of the following best describes the condition of localised cerebral oedema?
Which of the following best describes the condition of localised cerebral oedema?
- An accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid causing increased pressure.
- A uniform swelling of brain tissue across both hemispheres.
- Swelling of brain tissue in specific areas, often due to injury or tumour. (correct)
- A chronic condition leading to gradual degenerative changes in brain tissue.
What are the potential consequences of raised intracranial pressure?
What are the potential consequences of raised intracranial pressure?
Which condition can result from the abnormal accumulation of water in the brain?
Which condition can result from the abnormal accumulation of water in the brain?
What is the main focus when classifying brain tumours?
What is the main focus when classifying brain tumours?
How do brain tumours typically respond to treatment compared to other types of tumours?
How do brain tumours typically respond to treatment compared to other types of tumours?
What can directly contribute to the development of hydrocephalus?
What can directly contribute to the development of hydrocephalus?
What is a significant consequence of localized cerebral oedema?
What is a significant consequence of localized cerebral oedema?
Which of the following factors can significantly influence the biological behaviour of brain tumours?
Which of the following factors can significantly influence the biological behaviour of brain tumours?
What aspect of brain tumours contributes to their distinct classification compared to other tumours?
What aspect of brain tumours contributes to their distinct classification compared to other tumours?
What characterizes the biological behaviour of brain tumours compared to peripheral cancers?
What characterizes the biological behaviour of brain tumours compared to peripheral cancers?
Which of the following explains a significant consequence of raised intracranial pressure?
Which of the following explains a significant consequence of raised intracranial pressure?
What is a common pathway leading to hydrocephalus?
What is a common pathway leading to hydrocephalus?
What physiological mechanism is involved in the pathophysiology of abnormal water accumulation in the brain?
What physiological mechanism is involved in the pathophysiology of abnormal water accumulation in the brain?
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Brain Tumours
- Brain tumours represent 2% of all cancers
- Brain Tumours represent 20% of cancers in the nervous system
Brain Tumours
- Brain tumours account for 2% of all cancers.
- Brain tumours account for 20% of cancers that occur in the central nervous system.
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