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Tumor Types and Metastasis

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What is the main difference between malignant and benign tumors?

Malignant tumors are operable, while benign tumors are inoperable.
Malignant tumors arise from non-neuronal cells, while benign tumors always arise from neuronal cells.
Malignant tumors take over healthy cells and turn them into cancer cells, while benign tumors cause damage by displacing healthy tissue. (correct)
Malignant tumors displace healthy tissue, while benign tumors turn healthy cells into cancer cells.

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. (correct)
Metastasis is the formation of a tumor inside the brain.
Metastasis is the development of a tumor from neuronal cells.
Metastasis is the process of a tumor becoming benign after being cancerous.

Why are some cancerous tumors inoperable?

The tumor is too large to be removed surgically.
The tumor is too deep inside the brain to be reached by surgery.
The patient's sickness prevents surgical intervention.
Accessibility issues, as getting the tumor out would require damaging a lot of brain tissue. (correct)

What are gliomas made up of?

Several kinds of glial cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of brain cells are susceptible to cancer?

Glia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for cancer patients losing weight?

Increased activity and turnover of cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of brain tumor originates elsewhere and then metastasizes to the brain?

Secondary brain tumor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of immunotherapy in cancer treatment?

To boost the body's natural immune system and teach it to attack cancer cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of brain tumor is located in the dorsal pons?

Pontine glioma (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main method of action for chemotherapy in treating tumors?

Use of toxic drugs that cause damage to the body and tumors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of brain cells do benign tumors cause damage to?

Glia (D) Signup and view all the answers

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