Gastrointestinal Tumors and Important Definitions Quiz
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Which type of tumor is characterized by cells that grow as a compact mass and remain at their site of origin?

  • Premalignant tumor
  • Malignant tumor
  • Metastatic tumor
  • Benign tumor (correct)
  • What distinguishes a malignant tumor from a benign tumor in terms of growth rate?

  • Both benign and malignant tumors have slow growth rates
  • Malignant tumors grow slowly
  • Malignant tumors show rapid growth (correct)
  • Benign tumors have rapid growth rate
  • Which type of tumor shows abnormal cells with less similarity to normal cells (anaplastic)?

  • Benign tumor
  • Metastatic tumor
  • Malignant tumor (correct)
  • Premalignant tumor
  • What is a common feature of malignant tumors when it comes to growth duration?

    <p>They rarely stop growing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is listed as a risk factor for cancer in the provided text?

    <p>Physical inactivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of benign tumors compared to malignant tumors in terms of invasion?

    <p>Benign tumors are encapsulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of esophageal cancer is more common among white males?

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

    Which condition is described as the most important risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma?

    <p>Barrett's esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?

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

    Which genetic disorder increases the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?

    <p>Fanconi anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the esophagus is commonly affected by squamous cell carcinoma?

    <p>Mid-portion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential complication of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?

    <p>Metastasis to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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