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