Cancer and Neoplastic Diseases
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Which term describes a type of tumor that remains localized and does not invade surrounding tissues?

  • Metastatic
  • Infiltrating
  • Benign (correct)
  • Malignant
  • What is the term used for cancerous tumors that have the ability to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body?

  • Infiltrating
  • Malignant (correct)
  • Metastatic
  • Benign
  • Which term is used to describe a type of carcinoma that has not invaded the surrounding tissues?

  • Infiltrating
  • In situ (correct)
  • Benign
  • Metastatic
  • What is the term for genes that, when activated, can contribute to the development of cancer?

    <p>Oncogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can susceptibility to cancer be inherited?

    <p>Through genetic variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the general characteristics of benign tumors?

    <p>Benign tumors remain localized and do not invade surrounding tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a type of carcinoma that has invaded the surrounding tissues?

    <p>Malignant tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best explains the role of activated oncogenes in the development of tumors?

    <p>Activated oncogenes contribute to the development of malignant tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the body's immunologic defenses against tumors?

    <p>Immune checkpoint inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principal modality of tumor treatment that involves the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors?

    <p>Immunotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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