Metastasis Process and Routes Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Evasion of apoptosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tumor is the most common neoplasm in women?

    <p>Uterine leiomyoma or fibroid tumor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of checkpoint controls in the cell cycle?

    <p>Prevent cell cycle progression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are CDKs regulated during G1 phase of the cell cycle?

    <p>Suppressed by various mechanisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to sustained angiogenesis in cancer cells?

    <p>Loss of tumor suppressor gene function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of agents require metabolic conversion to become carcinogens?

    <p>Chemicals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route is preferential for metastasis in sarcomas?

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

    What is the first node that receives lymph from a primary tumor in carcinomas?

    <p>Sentinel lymph node (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of direct-acting chemical carcinogens?

    <p>Alkylating agents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of cancer cachexia described in the text?

    <p>Release of cytokines (TNF) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is used for clinical assessment of the degree of localization or spread of a tumor?

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

    What does grading in cancer evaluation involve according to the text?

    <p>Evaluation of cellular differentiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may mimic metastatic disease and lead to confusion in treatment?

    <p>Polycythemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of cancer cachexia as described in the text?

    <p>Progressive loss of body fat and lean body mass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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