12 Questions
Which type of tumor is characterized by cells that grow as a compact mass and remain at their site of origin?
Benign tumor
What distinguishes a malignant tumor from a benign tumor in terms of growth rate?
Malignant tumors show rapid growth
Which type of tumor shows abnormal cells with less similarity to normal cells (anaplastic)?
Malignant tumor
What is a common feature of malignant tumors when it comes to growth duration?
They rarely stop growing
Which factor is listed as a risk factor for cancer in the provided text?
Physical inactivity
What is the primary characteristic of benign tumors compared to malignant tumors in terms of invasion?
Benign tumors are encapsulated
Which type of esophageal cancer is more common among white males?
Adenocarcinoma
Which condition is described as the most important risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma?
Barrett's esophagus
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?
Obesity
Which genetic disorder increases the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?
Fanconi anemia
Which part of the esophagus is commonly affected by squamous cell carcinoma?
Mid-portion
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential complication of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?
Metastasis to the brain
Test your knowledge on gastrointestinal tumors and important definitions related to tumor growth, including benign, premalignant, and malignant tumors. Explore concepts on cell proliferation and invasion of nearby tissues.
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