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Which type of tumor is referred to as undifferentiated or anaplastic?
Which type of tumor is referred to as undifferentiated or anaplastic?
- Inflammatory tumor
- Benign tumor
- Malignant tumor (correct)
- Metastatic tumor
What is a common characteristic of atypical (anaplastic) cells?
What is a common characteristic of atypical (anaplastic) cells?
- Encapsulated growth
- Slow growth rate
- Polychromasia (correct)
- Fibrous capsule
What is the first step that tumor cells must successfully complete in order to metastasize?
What is the first step that tumor cells must successfully complete in order to metastasize?
- Detaching from the main tumor mass (correct)
- Defending host defense in the new site
- Entering blood vascular or lymphatic vessels
- Invading the local tissue
Which developmental pattern is typically seen in benign tumors?
Which developmental pattern is typically seen in benign tumors?
Which factor increases the risk of metastasis according to the text?
Which factor increases the risk of metastasis according to the text?
What sets malignant tumors apart in terms of growth rate?
What sets malignant tumors apart in terms of growth rate?
What is a distinguishing feature of malignant tumors according to the provided text?
What is a distinguishing feature of malignant tumors according to the provided text?
Which characteristic is more likely to lead to metastasis according to the text?
Which characteristic is more likely to lead to metastasis according to the text?
What is a key characteristic that differentiates malignant from benign tumors?
What is a key characteristic that differentiates malignant from benign tumors?
What is the final step for tumor cells to successfully complete for metastasis?
What is the final step for tumor cells to successfully complete for metastasis?
Which term refers to the spread of malignant tumor cells into adjacent tissues?
Which term refers to the spread of malignant tumor cells into adjacent tissues?
What must tumor cells do after detaching from the main tumor mass, as per the text?
What must tumor cells do after detaching from the main tumor mass, as per the text?
Which process involves the penetration of neoplastic epithelial cells through the basement membrane?
Which process involves the penetration of neoplastic epithelial cells through the basement membrane?
What are the three basic stages of malignant tumor cell invasion to normal tissue?
What are the three basic stages of malignant tumor cell invasion to normal tissue?
Which term refers to the spread of tumor cells and establishment of secondary areas of growth?
Which term refers to the spread of tumor cells and establishment of secondary areas of growth?
What is a major characteristic that differentiates malignant tumors from benign tumors?
What is a major characteristic that differentiates malignant tumors from benign tumors?
After surgical removal, what does recurrence of a tumor refer to?
After surgical removal, what does recurrence of a tumor refer to?
What is one key factor that most malignant cells eventually acquire related to metastasis?
What is one key factor that most malignant cells eventually acquire related to metastasis?
