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What is dysplasia?
What is dysplasia?
- A disorderly growth of epithelium confined to the epithelium (correct)
- A malignant neoplasm arising from glandular epithelium
- A marked neoplastic proliferation of connective tissue
- A benign neoplasm most often arising from surface epithelium
Which statement best describes papilloma?
Which statement best describes papilloma?
- Characterized by finger-like epithelial processes overlying a core of connective tissue (correct)
- Composed of delicate adenomatous papillary processes extending into cystic spaces
- Arises from glandular epithelium with a glandular pattern
- Arises from transitional epithelium of the urinary bladder
What distinguishes adenoma among benign neoplasms?
What distinguishes adenoma among benign neoplasms?
- Consists of adipose tissue and blood vessels
- Presence of dense fibrous tissue
- Mainly composed of smooth muscle cells
- Has a glandular pattern or arises from glandular epithelium (correct)
Which fundamental change is required for malignancy according to the text?
Which fundamental change is required for malignancy according to the text?
Which tumor is the most common neoplasm in women?
Which tumor is the most common neoplasm in women?
What is the main function of checkpoint controls in the cell cycle?
What is the main function of checkpoint controls in the cell cycle?
How are CDKs regulated during G1 phase of the cell cycle?
How are CDKs regulated during G1 phase of the cell cycle?
What leads to sustained angiogenesis in cancer cells?
What leads to sustained angiogenesis in cancer cells?
Which class of agents require metabolic conversion to become carcinogens?
Which class of agents require metabolic conversion to become carcinogens?
Which route is preferential for metastasis in sarcomas?
Which route is preferential for metastasis in sarcomas?
What is the first node that receives lymph from a primary tumor in carcinomas?
What is the first node that receives lymph from a primary tumor in carcinomas?
What are examples of direct-acting chemical carcinogens?
What are examples of direct-acting chemical carcinogens?
What is the main cause of cancer cachexia described in the text?
What is the main cause of cancer cachexia described in the text?
Which system is used for clinical assessment of the degree of localization or spread of a tumor?
Which system is used for clinical assessment of the degree of localization or spread of a tumor?
What does grading in cancer evaluation involve according to the text?
What does grading in cancer evaluation involve according to the text?
Which condition may mimic metastatic disease and lead to confusion in treatment?
Which condition may mimic metastatic disease and lead to confusion in treatment?
What is a characteristic feature of cancer cachexia as described in the text?
What is a characteristic feature of cancer cachexia as described in the text?
