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) (A)</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) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Guaiac test (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cryosurgery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Headache (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Chemosurgery?

<p>To use topical chemotherapy and surgical removal of abnormal tissue (C)</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. (A)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Metastasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic cell feature of benign neoplasms?

<p>Mitotic figures are absent or scanty (A)</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. (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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