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Questions and Answers

Which term is equated with neoplasm?

Swelling
Oncology
Inflammation
Tumor (correct)

What is the meaning of neoplasia?

Inflammation
New growth (correct)
Excessive proliferation
Genetic disorder

What does oncology study?

Genetic disorders
Inflammation
Tumors (correct)
Swelling

How are neoplasms defined in the modern era?

Genetic disorder of cell growth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two components of all tumors?

Neoplastic cells and connective tissue (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the uncontrolled growth of cells due to alterations in genes and cell signaling pathways?

Neoplasm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is formed when cells divide at a faster rate than normal cells?

Malignant tissue (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a molecular basis of cancer?

Altered cellular metabolism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of genes are responsible for regulating programmed cell death (apoptosis)?

Tumor suppressor genes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a hallmark of cancer?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers