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What is a hamartoma composed of?
What is a hamartoma composed of?
- Disorganized mass of tissue with cell types indigenous to the site of the lesion (correct)
- Disorganized mass of tissue with cell types not indigenous to the site of the lesion
- Benign tumor with well-differentiated cells
- Ectopic focus of abnormal tissue
What is the term for malignant tumor of lymphocytes?
What is the term for malignant tumor of lymphocytes?
- Lymphoma (correct)
- Seminoma
- Melanoma
- Leukemia
What is the term for a benign tumor that resembles mature cells of its tissue of origin?
What is the term for a benign tumor that resembles mature cells of its tissue of origin?
- Poorly differentiated neoplasm
- Anaplastic tumor
- Well-differentiated neoplasm (correct)
- Undifferentiated neoplasm
What is the term for a malignant tumor that grows and develops from the transformation of a single cell?
What is the term for a malignant tumor that grows and develops from the transformation of a single cell?
What is the term for a tumor that is composed of primitive cells with little differentiation?
What is the term for a tumor that is composed of primitive cells with little differentiation?
What is the prognosis of a poorly differentiated malignant tumor compared to a well-differentiated malignant tumor?
What is the prognosis of a poorly differentiated malignant tumor compared to a well-differentiated malignant tumor?
What is a common characteristic of cancers that occur in individuals with a genetic predisposition?
What is a common characteristic of cancers that occur in individuals with a genetic predisposition?
Which of the following is a viral exposure that is associated with a specific type of cancer?
Which of the following is a viral exposure that is associated with a specific type of cancer?
What is a non-hereditary predisposing condition that may increase the risk of cancer?
What is a non-hereditary predisposing condition that may increase the risk of cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cancers that occur in persons ≥ 55 years?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cancers that occur in persons ≥ 55 years?
What is the 'soil' theory related to in the context of cancer?
What is the 'soil' theory related to in the context of cancer?
What is the primary difference between a Grade I cancer and a Grade III cancer?
What is the primary difference between a Grade I cancer and a Grade III cancer?
What is the classification of a tumor that is 3 cm in diameter and has invaded the chest wall?
What is the classification of a tumor that is 3 cm in diameter and has invaded the chest wall?
Which of the following tumor markers is an example of an 'ONCO'FETAL marker?
Which of the following tumor markers is an example of an 'ONCO'FETAL marker?
What is the significance of the 'M' in PSMA?
What is the significance of the 'M' in PSMA?
What is the classification of a tumor with no lymph node metastasis?
What is the classification of a tumor with no lymph node metastasis?
What is the term for the first tumor marker discovered?
What is the term for the first tumor marker discovered?
Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical carcinogen initiators?
Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical carcinogen initiators?
What is the main function of CD8+ T-Cells in tumor immune surveillance?
What is the main function of CD8+ T-Cells in tumor immune surveillance?
Which of the following viruses is associated with the development of Burkitt Lymphoma?
Which of the following viruses is associated with the development of Burkitt Lymphoma?
What is the main effect of promoters on initiated cells?
What is the main effect of promoters on initiated cells?
Which type of radiation is associated with the development of hematopoietic tumors?
Which type of radiation is associated with the development of hematopoietic tumors?
What is the outcome of H.pylori infection in relation to carcinogenesis?
What is the outcome of H.pylori infection in relation to carcinogenesis?
What is a common characteristic of CEA and AFP?
What is a common characteristic of CEA and AFP?
What is the primary advantage of PSA as a marker for prostate carcinoma?
What is the primary advantage of PSA as a marker for prostate carcinoma?
What is the correlation between low AFP levels and a specific condition?
What is the correlation between low AFP levels and a specific condition?
What is a benign condition that can cause elevated PSA levels?
What is a benign condition that can cause elevated PSA levels?
What is a common feature of CEA, AFP, and PSA?
What is a common feature of CEA, AFP, and PSA?
