10 Questions
What is the literal meaning of the term 'neoplasia'?
New growth
Benign neoplasms originating from which tissue type are named with the suffix '-oma'?
Mesenchymal tissue
What is the term for a benign epithelial neoplasm that forms a glandular pattern?
Adenoma
What is the term for a malignant neoplasm arising from mesenchymal tissue?
Sarcoma
Which of the following is an example of a nonneoplastic misnomer?
Hematoma
What is the term used to describe malignant neoplasms of epithelial cell origin derived from any of the three germ layers?
Carcinoma
Which type of carcinoma is characterized by the production of glandular microscopic pictures?
Adenocarcinoma
What is the term used to describe tumors that arise from more than one tissue component, containing representative of parenchyma cells of more than one germ layer?
Teratoma
Which of the following is an example of a mixed tumor that contains both epithelial and mesenchymal components?
Pleomorphic adenoma
What is the term used to describe malignant neoplasms of mesenchymal cell origin, including those derived from connective tissue, bone, and fat?
Sarcoma
Test your understanding of neoplasia, including its definition, types, and naming conventions. Learn about the differences between benign and malignant neoplasms, and how they are classified based on histologic types and behavioral patterns.
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