18 Questions
Grading of tumors is based on the size of the tumor and the presence or absence of metastasis.
False
Benign tumors are characterized by rapid growth and invasion of surrounding tissues.
False
The TNM staging system is used to determine the degree of differentiation of a tumor.
False
Dysplasia is a precancerous lesion that always leads to cancer.
False
Every type of malignancy has its own unique grading system.
True
Carcinoma in situ is a type of benign tumor.
False
Staging of a tumor is based on the degree of differentiation of the tumor cells.
False
Malignant tumors are typically well-differentiated.
False
The TNM staging system is only used for a specific type of cancer.
False
Mitosis is a characteristic feature of benign tumors.
False
Grading and staging are used to determine the same thing about a tumor.
False
Necrosis is a characteristic feature of benign tumors.
False
Cancer is the leading cause of death in most parts of the world.
False
The term 'neoplasm' refers to a type of malignant cancer.
False
Hodgkin lymphoma and choriocarcinomas are types of cancer that have not been cured.
False
Staging and grading of tumors are used to understand the molecular basis of cancer.
False
Evasion of apoptosis is a hallmark of cancer.
True
Benign neoplasms are characterized by uncontrolled growth and tissue invasion.
False
Learn about the parameters used to assess the clinical severity of cancer, including the degree of differentiation and extent of spread. Understand the concept of grading and how it varies among different types of malignancies.
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