Cancer Biology Fundamentals
5 Questions
7 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which term is another word for a tumour?

  • Cancer
  • Invasion
  • Metastasis
  • Neoplasm (correct)
  • What is the main characteristic of a malignant tumour?

  • Exceeds the normal tissues around it
  • Capable of metastasis (correct)
  • Arises from one malignant cell
  • Capable of local invasion
  • What is the difference between a benign tumour and a malignant tumour?

  • Benign tumours do not spread, while malignant tumours can spread (correct)
  • Benign tumours are cancerous, while malignant tumours are not
  • Benign tumours exceed the normal tissues around them, while malignant tumours do not
  • Benign tumours can spread, while malignant tumours cannot
  • What is the term used to describe the uncontrolled growth of a cell as a result of genetic damage?

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

    What is another word for cancer?

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

    Study Notes

    Tumours and Cancer

    • Neoplasm is another term for a tumour

    Characteristics of Malignant Tumours

    • The main characteristic of a malignant tumour is its ability to invade and spread to other parts of the body

    Benign vs Malignant Tumours

    • A benign tumour is non-cancerous and does not invade other tissues, whereas a malignant tumour is cancerous and can invade other tissues

    Uncontrolled Cell Growth

    • Neoplasia is the term used to describe the uncontrolled growth of a cell as a result of genetic damage

    Alternative Term for Cancer

    • Malignancy is another word for cancer

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge of cancer biology with this quiz on the fundamentals of cancer, including its definition, characteristics, and terminology. Covering topics such as tumors and neoplasms, this quiz will help you assess your understanding of cancer and its impact on cellular and molecular biology.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser