14 Questions
Which term describes tumour cells that resemble normal cells?
Well differentiated
What is a characteristic of anaplasia?
Presence of large numbers and abnormal mitoses
What is a characteristic of malignant tumours?
Migration to distant tissues
What is a characteristic of benign tumours?
Encapsulation
Which term is used to describe a new growth or abnormal mass of tissue?
Neoplasia
What is the main difference between benign and malignant tumors?
Benign tumors spread to distant sites, while malignant tumors remain localized.
Which term is used to describe a malignant tumor of epithelial cell origin?
Carcinoma
Which term is used to describe a malignant tumor of mesodermal/mesenchymal origin?
Sarcoma
What is the characteristic of benign tumors?
They remain localized at their site of origin
What is the term used to describe a new growth or abnormal mass of tissue?
Neoplasia
Which term describes tumour cells that do not resemble normal cells?
Anaplastic
What is a characteristic of anaplasia?
Cells have abnormal nuclear morphology
What is a characteristic of malignant tumors?
They can metastasize
What is a characteristic of benign tumors?
They do not invade adjacent tissue
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of tumors and the process of carcinogenesis. Explore risk factors, tumor progression, oncogenes, and tumor suppressor genes in this quiz.
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