Tumor and Neoplasia Fundamentals

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Which type of tumor is a benign growth of blood vessels?

  • Sarcoma
  • Hemangioma (correct)
  • Melanoma
  • Nevus

Which tumor is a malignant growth of pigmented cells?

  • Melanoma (correct)
  • Liposarcoma
  • Teratoma
  • Nevus

Which type of tumor is a benign growth made of mature tissue representing at least 2 embryonic layers?

  • Hemangioma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Teratoma (correct)
  • Hamartoma

Which tissue does a sarcoma originate from?

<p>Mesenchymal tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of teratomas?

<p>Pluripotent stem cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tumor is a focal malformation consisting of disorganized tissue elements normally found at that site?

<p>Hamartoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which syndrome is associated with an increased cortisone level due to a small cell carcinoma of the lung?

<p>Cushing syndrome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tumor is associated with hypercalcemia?

<p>Squamous carcinoma of the lung (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells is affected by nevi?

<p>Pigmented cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue is represented in the ectodermal layer of teratomas?

<p>Brain tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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