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What is the defining characteristic of a neoplasm?
What is the defining characteristic of a neoplasm?
- Purposeful growth
- Autonomous growth (correct)
- Parasitic growth
- Reversible growth
What is the excessive formation of collagen in stroma and tumors known as?
What is the excessive formation of collagen in stroma and tumors known as?
- Dysplasia
- Hyperplasia
- Hypoplasia
- Desmoplasia (correct)
Which term is used for benign epithelial neoplasms producing or derived from glands?
Which term is used for benign epithelial neoplasms producing or derived from glands?
- Chondroma
- Fibroma
- Papilloma
- Adenoma (correct)
What is the characteristic of a malignant tumor that allows it to spread to distant sites and cause death?
What is the characteristic of a malignant tumor that allows it to spread to distant sites and cause death?
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What is the second leading cause of death according to the text?
What is the second leading cause of death according to the text?
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