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What does the TNM system stand for in cancer staging?
What does the TNM system stand for in cancer staging?
- Tumor, Node, Metastasis (correct)
- Test, Node, Malignancy
- Tissue, Nodule, Metastasis
- Tissue, Neoplasm, Metastasis
Which stage of cancer is typically localized to one part of the body and usually curable?
Which stage of cancer is typically localized to one part of the body and usually curable?
- Stage I (correct)
- Stage IV
- Stage II
- Stage III
What is the main focus of cancer grading?
What is the main focus of cancer grading?
- Cell differentiation & Rate of growth (correct)
- Progression or spread in the body
- Pathological report
- Clinical ground
Which of the following is NOT an example of a carcinogen mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a carcinogen mentioned in the text?
What does a Stage IV cancer indicate?
What does a Stage IV cancer indicate?
How are the T stages described in the TNM system?
How are the T stages described in the TNM system?
What is the first sequence of events in the invasion of epithelial basement membranes?
What is the first sequence of events in the invasion of epithelial basement membranes?
Which pathway is the most common for carcinoma metastasis?
Which pathway is the most common for carcinoma metastasis?
How are tumors classified based on grading?
How are tumors classified based on grading?
Which stage of tumor classification represents poorly differentiated tumors?
Which stage of tumor classification represents poorly differentiated tumors?
What is the typical pathway for sarcoma metastasis?
What is the typical pathway for sarcoma metastasis?
What is the final step after tumor cells come to rest at another site during metastasis?
What is the final step after tumor cells come to rest at another site during metastasis?
What is the relationship between stress, immune system, and cancer according to the text?
What is the relationship between stress, immune system, and cancer according to the text?
What is a tumor marker based on the provided text?
What is a tumor marker based on the provided text?
How are families with hereditary predisposition to cancer described in the text?
How are families with hereditary predisposition to cancer described in the text?
What is the main function of tumor markers according to the text?
What is the main function of tumor markers according to the text?
Which tumor marker is specifically mentioned as increasing in lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, pancreas cancer, and stomach cancer?
Which tumor marker is specifically mentioned as increasing in lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, pancreas cancer, and stomach cancer?
What term is used to describe cells that are significantly abnormal but not cancerous?
What term is used to describe cells that are significantly abnormal but not cancerous?
Which characteristic of malignant neoplasms refers to variation in size and shape of tumor cells?
Which characteristic of malignant neoplasms refers to variation in size and shape of tumor cells?
What is a defining feature of carcinoma 'in situ'?
What is a defining feature of carcinoma 'in situ'?
Which factor contributes to the rapid growth of most malignant tumors?
Which factor contributes to the rapid growth of most malignant tumors?
What term describes the loss of normal orientation in malignant tumors, leading to haphazard growth patterns?
What term describes the loss of normal orientation in malignant tumors, leading to haphazard growth patterns?
Which connective tissue type is highlighted as an example that can undergo necrosis and hemorrhage?
Which connective tissue type is highlighted as an example that can undergo necrosis and hemorrhage?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of benign neoplasms?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of benign neoplasms?
Which type of tumor arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin?
Which type of tumor arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin?
Which type of tumor often shows atypical structure with anaplasia?
Which type of tumor often shows atypical structure with anaplasia?
Where do carcinomas primarily arise from?
Where do carcinomas primarily arise from?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of leiomyosarcomas compared to leiomyomas?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of leiomyosarcomas compared to leiomyomas?
Which type of tumor is more likely to present with necrosis?
Which type of tumor is more likely to present with necrosis?
