Neoplasia 1 Lecture Objectives
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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?

  • -leukemia
  • -carcinoma
  • -oma (correct)
  • -sarcoma

    • 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?

    <p>Squamous cell carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tumor contains recognizable mature or immature cells representative of more than one germ cell layer?

    <p>Teratoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes neoplastic cells from normal cells?

    <p>They continue to replicate out of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines neoplasia?

    <p>An abnormal mass of tissue with uncoordinated growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the characteristic features of benign and malignant neoplasms?

    <p>Anaplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do some neoplasms require in terms of support for growth?

    <p>Endocrine support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of neoplasms, what does autonomy refer to?

    <p>Tendency to increase in size regardless of local environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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