11 Questions
What is the main difference between malignant and benign tumors?
Malignant tumors take over healthy cells and turn them into cancer cells, while benign tumors cause damage by displacing healthy tissue.
What is metastasis in relation to cancerous tumors?
Metastasis is where cancerous cells break off of a tumor and travel through the vascular system to grow in other parts of the body.
Why are some cancerous tumors inoperable?
Accessibility issues, as getting the tumor out would require damaging a lot of brain tissue.
What are gliomas made up of?
Several kinds of glial cells
Which type of brain cells are susceptible to cancer?
Glia
What is the primary reason for cancer patients losing weight?
Increased activity and turnover of cells
Which type of brain tumor originates elsewhere and then metastasizes to the brain?
Secondary brain tumor
What is the purpose of immunotherapy in cancer treatment?
To boost the body's natural immune system and teach it to attack cancer cells
What type of brain tumor is located in the dorsal pons?
Pontine glioma
What is the main method of action for chemotherapy in treating tumors?
Use of toxic drugs that cause damage to the body and tumors
What type of brain cells do benign tumors cause damage to?
Glia
Test your knowledge on the different types of tumors and their characteristics, including the process of metastasis. Explore the distinction between malignant and benign tumors, as well as primary and secondary brain tumors.
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