Oncology Nursing Quiz

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What is the term for the enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells?

  • Dysplasia
  • Hypertrophy
  • Metaplasia
  • Hyperplasia (correct)

Which term refers to the abnormal cell proliferation seen in cancer?

  • Metaplasia
  • Neoplasia (correct)
  • Hyperplasia
  • Hypertrophy

Which term refers to the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells?

  • Hyperplasia
  • Metaplasia
  • Hypertrophy (correct)
  • Dysplasia

What is the term for the conversion of one cell type to another?

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Which term refers to the presence of cells of an abnormal type within a tissue?

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Hyperplasia

Enlarged organ/tissue due to more cells.

Neoplasia

Abnormal cell growth (cancer).

Hypertrophy

Enlarged organ/tissue from cell growth.

Metaplasia

One cell type changing into another.

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Dysplasia

Abnormal cells in a tissue.

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Study Notes

Cellular Changes

  • Hyperplasia: Enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells.
  • Neoplasia: Abnormal cell proliferation seen in cancer.
  • Hypertrophy: Enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells.
  • Metaplasia: Conversion of one cell type to another.
  • Dysplasia: Presence of cells of an abnormal type within a tissue.

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