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What is the defining characteristic of a benign tumor?
What is the defining characteristic of a benign tumor?
- Remains localized and amenable to local surgical removal (correct)
- Composed of transformed or neoplastic cells
- Invades and destroys adjacent structures
- Metastasizes to cause death
Which suffix is used to designate a benign tumor arising in fibrous tissue?
Which suffix is used to designate a benign tumor arising in fibrous tissue?
- -leukemia
- -carcinoma
- -oma (correct)
- -sarcoma
What is the term for a malignant neoplasm composed of chondrocytes?
What is the term for a malignant neoplasm composed of chondrocytes?
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Chondrosarcoma (correct)
- Fibrosarcoma
What is the term for a malignant tumor with squamous differentiation?
What is the term for a malignant tumor with squamous differentiation?
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Which type of tumor contains recognizable mature or immature cells representative of more than one germ cell layer?
Which type of tumor contains recognizable mature or immature cells representative of more than one germ cell layer?
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What distinguishes neoplastic cells from normal cells?
What distinguishes neoplastic cells from normal cells?
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Which of the following best defines neoplasia?
Which of the following best defines neoplasia?
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What term refers to the characteristic features of benign and malignant neoplasms?
What term refers to the characteristic features of benign and malignant neoplasms?
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What do some neoplasms require in terms of support for growth?
What do some neoplasms require in terms of support for growth?
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In the context of neoplasms, what does autonomy refer to?
In the context of neoplasms, what does autonomy refer to?
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