Pathology: Neoplasms and Metaplasia Quiz

Abnormal growth of cells, which can lead to tumors.

Undifferentiated cells capable of giving rise to specialized cells.

Cells that can develop into any cell type, including placental cells.

Cells that can develop into almost any cell type but not placental cells.

Cells that can develop into a limited range of cell types within a particular lineage.

Transformation of one fully differentiated cell type to another; adaptation mechanism.

Can be due to vitamin A deficiency, chronic inflammation, or hormonal changes.

Characteristic change in epithelial tissue type; includes squamous, glandular, and more.

Non-cancerous neoplasms that do not invade neighboring tissues or spread.

Cancerous neoplasms that invade nearby tissues and can spread (metastasize).

A type of malignant tumor that originates in epithelial tissue.

A type of malignant tumor that arises from mesenchymal tissue (connective tissues).

A malignant tumor formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.

A malignant tumor that arises from chondrocytes (cartilage cells).

A condition where the esophageal lining changes due to chronic acid exposure, often related to GERD.

A condition where columnar epithelium of the cervix protrudes and undergoes squamous metaplasia.

The transformation of one type of epithelial tissue into squamous epithelium, often due to irritation or inflammation.

A benign, focal malformation containing an abnormal amount of normal tissue in its origin.