Neoplasia and Tumor Study

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Questions and Answers

Which term describes the excessive formation of collagen in stroma and tumors?

  • Desmoplasia (correct)
  • Metastasis
  • Scirrhous
  • Papilloma

What is the defining characteristic of a neoplasm?

  • Purposeful growth
  • Reversible growth
  • Parasitic growth
  • Autonomous growth (correct)

What is the defining characteristic of a benign tumor?

  • Likely to spread to distant sites
  • Not amenable to local surgical removal
  • Innocent microscopic and gross appearance (correct)
  • Invasive and destructive nature

How are benign tumors classified based on their cells of origin?

<p>By adding the suffix -oma to the cell type (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of malignant tumors?

<p>Ability to invade and destroy adjacent structures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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