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What is a key characteristic that differentiates malignant tumors from benign tumors?
What is a key characteristic that differentiates malignant tumors from benign tumors?
- Grow at a slow rate
- Seldom recur after removal
- Contain necrosis and ulceration (correct)
- Compress local tissues
Which process is responsible for the formation of cancer cells?
Which process is responsible for the formation of cancer cells?
- Metastasis
- Carcinogenesis (correct)
- Cellular apoptosis
- Tumor suppression
What is the typical growth rate of benign tumors compared to malignant tumors?
What is the typical growth rate of benign tumors compared to malignant tumors?
- Moderate growth
- Intermittent growth
- Very rapid growth
- Slow growth (correct)
Which statement about metastasis is true?
Which statement about metastasis is true?
Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with malignant tumors?
Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with malignant tumors?
Which step is NOT included in the carcinogenesis process?
Which step is NOT included in the carcinogenesis process?
What is the term for irreversible cell injury that cannot be corrected after the stimulus is removed?
What is the term for irreversible cell injury that cannot be corrected after the stimulus is removed?
What results from localized tissue death due to ischemia?
What results from localized tissue death due to ischemia?
Which of the following describes programmed cell death?
Which of the following describes programmed cell death?
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans typically have?
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans typically have?
What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
What are chromosomes composed of?
What are chromosomes composed of?
Which pair of chromosomes determines an individual's sex?
Which pair of chromosomes determines an individual's sex?
What type of cell injury involves a critical lack of blood supply to a localized area?
What type of cell injury involves a critical lack of blood supply to a localized area?
What is the role of a gene in the DNA molecule?
What is the role of a gene in the DNA molecule?
Which of the following is not a form of cell injury outlined in the content?
Which of the following is not a form of cell injury outlined in the content?
What type of cellular change is characterized by an increase in the number of cells?
What type of cellular change is characterized by an increase in the number of cells?
Which cellular adaptive change involves a decrease in cell size?
Which cellular adaptive change involves a decrease in cell size?
What is a potential outcome of sub lethal cell injury?
What is a potential outcome of sub lethal cell injury?
Which of the following refers to the appearance of atypical cells in response to chronic irritation?
Which of the following refers to the appearance of atypical cells in response to chronic irritation?
Cellular swelling due to an accumulation of substances in the cytoplasm is an example of which adaptive change?
Cellular swelling due to an accumulation of substances in the cytoplasm is an example of which adaptive change?
What type of cell change occurs when one type of adult cell is replaced by another type?
What type of cell change occurs when one type of adult cell is replaced by another type?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of cellular injury?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of cellular injury?
Which cellular change involves an increase in the size of individual cells without an increase in cell numbers?
Which cellular change involves an increase in the size of individual cells without an increase in cell numbers?
What is the primary characteristic of reversible cell injury?
What is the primary characteristic of reversible cell injury?
Which type of cellular adaptive change does NOT typically involve an increase in tissue mass?
Which type of cellular adaptive change does NOT typically involve an increase in tissue mass?
What type of cells are formed through the process of mitosis?
What type of cells are formed through the process of mitosis?
What is the primary difference between autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive disorders?
What is the primary difference between autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive disorders?
Which of the following disorders is an example of an autosomal recessive disorder?
Which of the following disorders is an example of an autosomal recessive disorder?
Which factor is most commonly associated with cellular adaptation due to inadequate oxygen?
Which factor is most commonly associated with cellular adaptation due to inadequate oxygen?
Which of the following accurately describes germ cells?
Which of the following accurately describes germ cells?
What distinguishes congenital conditions from other types of disorders?
What distinguishes congenital conditions from other types of disorders?
What mechanism primarily enables the body to prevent disease through self-repair?
What mechanism primarily enables the body to prevent disease through self-repair?
Which type of inheritance is characterized by conditions linked to the X chromosome?
Which type of inheritance is characterized by conditions linked to the X chromosome?
Which type of tumor is characterized by uncontrolled growth and potential to metastasize?
Which type of tumor is characterized by uncontrolled growth and potential to metastasize?
What best describes the process of neoplasia?
What best describes the process of neoplasia?
What is the process by which germ cells are produced?
What is the process by which germ cells are produced?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cellular adaptation?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cellular adaptation?
Which of the following factors can contribute to congenital conditions?
Which of the following factors can contribute to congenital conditions?
Which method is used to classify the extent and severity of tumors?
Which method is used to classify the extent and severity of tumors?
Which statement correctly describes a single gene disorder?
Which statement correctly describes a single gene disorder?
What term is used to describe the reproductive cells formed during gametogenesis?
What term is used to describe the reproductive cells formed during gametogenesis?
Which of the following options describes a benign tumor?
Which of the following options describes a benign tumor?
What type of reaction can cause cellular injury through hypersensitivity?
What type of reaction can cause cellular injury through hypersensitivity?
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between benign and malignant tumors?
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between benign and malignant tumors?
Study Notes
Cellular Adaptation and Injury
- Cells can adapt to various stimuli including physical agents (trauma, burns), chemical agents (toxins), microorganisms (bacteria, viruses), and genetic defects.
- Hypoxia is the most common cause of cellular adaptation, marked by inadequate oxygen supply.
- Types of adaptive changes include abnormal accumulation of intracellular substances, changes in cellular size or number, and cellular injury.
Types of Cellular Adaptive Changes
- Abnormal Accumulation: Resulting from environmental changes or processing issues, leading to conditions like cellular swelling, lipid accumulation, or calcification.
- Changes in Size/Numbers:
- Atrophy: Decrease in cell size.
- Dysplasia: Atypical cellular changes due to chronic irritation.
- Hyperplasia: Increase in cell number and tissue mass.
- Hypertrophy: Increase in individual cell size.
- Metaplasia: Replacement of one adult cell type by another.
Cellular Injury
- Injury can be either sublethal (reversible) or lethal (irreversible).
- Causes of cell injury include hypoxia, toxins, infectious agents, nutritional imbalances, and aging.
- Sublethal Injury: Alters function without cell death; potentially reversible if the stimulus is removed.
- Lethal Injury: Leads to cell death, which can be via:
- Infarction: Tissue death due to blood supply loss.
- Necrosis: Structural evidence of cell death.
- Apoptosis: Programmed cell death that occurs in pathologic situations.
Genetic Control and Inheritance
- Nucleus houses chromosomes, which are DNA bundles containing genetic information, with humans having 23 pairs.
- DNA is composed of nucleotides and carries genes, the unit of heredity responsible for coding proteins and enzymes.
- Cell types include somatic (body) cells which reproduce by mitosis and germ cells which reproduce by meiosis.
Genetic and Congenital Disorders
- Congenital disorders are present at birth and can arise from genetic factors, environmental influences, or rare intrauterine conditions.
- Genetic disorders can be classified as:
- Single Gene Disorders: Caused by mutations in one gene.
- Autosomal Inheritance: Dominant (e.g., Marfan Syndrome) and recessive (e.g., Sickle Cell Disease).
- Sex-Linked Inheritance: Associated with the X chromosome.
Neoplasia and Tumors
- Neoplasm: An abnormal mass of tissue.
- Benign Tumors: Usually similar to the originating cells, grow slowly, and do not metastasize.
- Malignant Tumors: Characterized by rapid growth, invasion of surrounding tissue, and metastasis.
Factors Differentiating Benign and Malignant Tumors
- Benign tumors: Following features - slow growth, smooth edges, seldom recur after removal, minimal systemic effects.
- Malignant tumors: Exhibit rapid growth, irregular borders, frequent recurrence, systemic effects common, and demonstrate metastasis.
Cancer and Carcinogenesis
- Cancer begins with genetic mutations resulting in uncontrolled cell division and growth.
- Causes include heredity, hormones, immunologic factors, carcinogens (chemicals, radiation), and oncogenic viruses.
- Carcinogenesis is a multi-step process:
- Initiation: Alteration of DNA by carcinogens.
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This quiz covers critical concepts from Lecture 3 of PATH200 & 310, focusing on neoplasia and genetics. It explores topics such as cellular adaptation, genetic control, neoplasm terminology, and the malignancy process. Additionally, it includes insights on tumor staging and grading.
