Neoplasia Goldsmith Objectives
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What is the primary difference between benign and malignant tumors?

  • Benign tumors are composed of differentiated cells, while malignant tumors are composed of undifferentiated cells
  • Benign tumors are unable to metastasize, while malignant tumors can metastasize
  • Benign tumors are slow-growing, while malignant tumors are rapidly dividing
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cancer cells?

  • Increased cell-cell adhesion (correct)
  • Production of degradative enzymes
  • Loss of contact inhibition
  • Expression of altered tissue antigens
  • What is the role of proto-oncogenes in oncogenesis?

  • They encode growth factors or second messengers that stimulate cell growth (correct)
  • They inhibit cell growth and differentiation
  • They facilitate DNA repair
  • They promote apoptosis
  • Which of the following is NOT a step in the cancer cell transformation process by chemicals?

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

    What is the primary function of tumor suppressor genes (anti-oncogenes)?

    <p>Inhibit cell growth and differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cancer development?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of cancer cachexia?

    <p>Protein wasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common treatment modality for cancer?

    <p>Gene therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of targeted cancer therapy?

    <p>To target specific molecular pathways or mutations in cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which mutations in cancer cells can lead to unregulated cell growth and differentiation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of new cancer cases in the United States for the year 2024?

    <p>Around 1.9 million new cases of cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the cell cycle is responsible for DNA synthesis?

    <p>S phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of cyclins in the cell cycle?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of benign neoplasms?

    <p>Ability to metastasize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between benign and malignant neoplasms in terms of cell differentiation?

    <p>Benign neoplasms are well-differentiated, while malignant neoplasms are undifferentiated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant neoplasms?

    <p>Ability to metastasize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of stem cells in cell differentiation?

    <p>To differentiate into various cell types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix '-oma' in the context of neoplasms?

    <p>It is added to the parenchymal tissue type to denote the tumor name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between benign and malignant neoplasms in terms of growth rate?

    <p>Benign neoplasms have a progressive and slow growth rate, while malignant neoplasms have a variable growth rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of benign neoplasms?

    <p>Expansion without invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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