Homovanillic Acid and Vanillylmandelic Acid Quiz
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What does a G2 classification in cancer grading indicate?

  • Moderately well-differentiated grade
  • Poorly differentiated grade
  • Presence of cell mutation (correct)
  • Well-differentiated grade

    • What is the significance of a Gx classification in cancer grading?

  • Well-differentiated grade
  • Moderately well-differentiated grade
  • Grade cannot be assessed (correct)
  • Poorly differentiated grade

    • Why might a doctor need to perform another biopsy or procedure when encountering a Gx classification?

  • To assess if the tumor is poorly differentiated
  • To determine the moderately well-differentiated grade
  • To identify the type of tissue inside the tumor (correct)
  • To confirm the well-differentiated grade

    • Which urinary metabolite is associated with an increase in levels in cancer of the adrenal gland?

    <p>Vanillylmandilic Acid (VMA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is related to tumors of the pituitary and adrenal glands and shows a normal high level in the morning?

    <p>Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test should be done for detecting occult blood due to gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?

    <p>Guaiac test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance should be avoided 3 days before a stool test for occult blood due to GI bleeding?

    <p>Red meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is B.SALVAGE SURGERY used for?

    <p>To treat the recurrence of cancer after a less extensive primary approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of surgery uses a cryoprobe and liquid nitrogen to freeze cancer cells?

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

    What should be managed with a pain reliever after the procedure?

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

    What is the purpose of Chemosurgery?

    <p>To use topical chemotherapy and surgical removal of abnormal tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between the mode of growth of benign and malignant neoplasms?

    <p>Benign neoplasms grow by enlarging and expanding, while malignant neoplasms grow by infiltrating surrounding tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the presence of a fibrous capsule have on benign neoplasms according to the text?

    <p>The capsule prevents growth by infiltration of surrounding tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is typically observed in malignant neoplasms but not in benign neoplasms?

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

    What is a characteristic cell feature of benign neoplasms?

    <p>Mitotic figures are absent or scanty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are malignant neoplasms generally harmful to the host according to the text?

    <p>They cause disfigurement and disrupted organ function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor indicates a good prognosis for a neoplasm according to the text?

    <p>Cells resembling normal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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