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Which term refers to the abnormal mass of autonomous cells?
Which term refers to the abnormal mass of autonomous cells?
- Stroma
- Oncogene
- Neoplasia (correct)
- Histogenesis
What is the term for the proliferating neoplastic cells that make up the main tumor?
What is the term for the proliferating neoplastic cells that make up the main tumor?
- Oncogenes
- Reactive Stroma
- Neoplastic Cells (correct)
- Histogenesis
Which part of the neoplasia is made up of blood vessels and connective tissue?
Which part of the neoplasia is made up of blood vessels and connective tissue?
- Oncogene
- Histogenesis
- Parenchyma
- Reactive Stroma (correct)
What is the suffix used for benign tumors?
What is the suffix used for benign tumors?
What type of malignant tumor has a mesenchymal origin?
What type of malignant tumor has a mesenchymal origin?
Which is not an embryological origin of neoplasms?
Which is not an embryological origin of neoplasms?
What are the genes responsible for induction of tumors?
What are the genes responsible for induction of tumors?
Which of the following is NOT a biological carcinogen?
Which of the following is NOT a biological carcinogen?
What is the main role of a tumor suppressor gene?
What is the main role of a tumor suppressor gene?
Which virus is a chief suspect of cervix cancer?
Which virus is a chief suspect of cervix cancer?
Which factor is considered an endogenous factor that can contribute to cancer development?
Which factor is considered an endogenous factor that can contribute to cancer development?
What is the commonly accepted basis of the pathogenesis of cancer?
What is the commonly accepted basis of the pathogenesis of cancer?
Which of the following is a physical carcinogen?
Which of the following is a physical carcinogen?
What is the term for a mutated gene with the potential to cause cancer?
What is the term for a mutated gene with the potential to cause cancer?
Which biological agent is associated with stomach cancer?
Which biological agent is associated with stomach cancer?
What can contribute to the development of cancer when inactivated by mutation?
What can contribute to the development of cancer when inactivated by mutation?
What is NOT a role of tumor tissue markers?
What is NOT a role of tumor tissue markers?
What is the term used to describe the process of cancerous cells traveling to other parts of the body through the blood and lymphatic system?
What is the term used to describe the process of cancerous cells traveling to other parts of the body through the blood and lymphatic system?
Which type of neoplasm originates from mesenchymal tissue?
Which type of neoplasm originates from mesenchymal tissue?
Which tumor is classified as benign and originates from muscle tissue?
Which tumor is classified as benign and originates from muscle tissue?
Which gene mutation is associated with the inherited condition known as Retinoblastoma?
Which gene mutation is associated with the inherited condition known as Retinoblastoma?
What is the term used to describe the uncontrolled growth of a group of cells disregarding the normal rules of cell division?
What is the term used to describe the uncontrolled growth of a group of cells disregarding the normal rules of cell division?
Which type of neoplasm originates from epithelial tissue?
Which type of neoplasm originates from epithelial tissue?
What term describes the abnormal growth of epithelial cells characterized by a loss of cellular uniformity and orientation?
What term describes the abnormal growth of epithelial cells characterized by a loss of cellular uniformity and orientation?
Which of the following structures is part of the Upper Respiratory System?
Which of the following structures is part of the Upper Respiratory System?
What is the main function of the Conducting Zone in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the Conducting Zone in the respiratory system?
Which part of the lung is primarily responsible for gas exchange between air and blood?
Which part of the lung is primarily responsible for gas exchange between air and blood?
How do changes in the bronchial structure affect lung function?
How do changes in the bronchial structure affect lung function?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the lungs?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the lungs?
Which of the following is a component of the respiratory membrane?
Which of the following is a component of the respiratory membrane?
What is the thickness of alveoli in the lungs?
What is the thickness of alveoli in the lungs?
Where do bronchial arteries branch from and what is their main function?
Where do bronchial arteries branch from and what is their main function?
What type of epithelium is present in the smaller bronchioles?
What type of epithelium is present in the smaller bronchioles?
Which lung membrane covers the walls of the thoracic cavity?
Which lung membrane covers the walls of the thoracic cavity?
Which type of alveolar epithelial cells are considered the main site for gas exchange?
Which type of alveolar epithelial cells are considered the main site for gas exchange?
As the amount of cartilage decreases in the bronchioles, what increases?
As the amount of cartilage decreases in the bronchioles, what increases?
