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Which term describes the excessive formation of collagen in stroma and tumors?
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?
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?
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?
How are benign tumors classified based on their cells of origin?
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What is the characteristic feature of malignant tumors?
What is the characteristic feature of malignant tumors?
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