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What is melanoma?
What is melanoma?
- A benign tumor of melanocytes
- A malignant tumor of squamous cells
- A benign tumor of basal cells
- A malignant tumor of melanocytes (correct)
What increases the risk of melanoma?
What increases the risk of melanoma?
- Radiation from X-rays
- Infrared Radiation
- Radiation from microwaves
- Ultraviolet Radiation (correct)
What is a classic feature of cutaneous melanoma?
What is a classic feature of cutaneous melanoma?
- Symmetrically pigmented lesion of variegated color with a regular border
- Symmetrically pigmented lesion of uniform color with a regular border
- Asymmetrically pigmented lesion of variegated color with an irregular border (correct)
- Asymmetrically pigmented lesion of uniform color with an irregular border
What is a key differentiator of melanoma from basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas?
What is a key differentiator of melanoma from basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas?
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What is the origin of melanocytes?
What is the origin of melanocytes?
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