Understanding Neoplasms and Oncology
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What is the term for a limited new growth without invasion or spread?

  • Benign neoplasm (correct)
  • Tumor
  • Malignant neoplasm
  • Cancer
  • Which process is responsible for replicating body cells when old cells die or when additional cells are needed?

  • Immortalization
  • Apoptosis
  • Differentiation
  • Proliferation (correct)
  • What is the general term for all malignant growths of whatever type?

  • Neoplasm
  • Malignant neoplasm
  • Tumor
  • Cancer (correct)
  • What is the process of specialization whereby new cells acquire the structure and function of the cells they replace?

    <p>Differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is characteristic of transformed cells?

    <p>Uncontrolled growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tumor invades the surrounding normal tissue and spreads to distant sites over time?

    <p>Malignant neoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the hyperplasia of fibroblasts and an abundant collagenous stroma induced by tumors?

    <p>Desmoplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tumors are usually fairly well-circumscribed due to the lack of invasion of surrounding tissues?

    <p>Benign neoplasms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a confusing term that should be avoided, often used for hepatocellular carcinoma?

    <p>Heptoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue is affected by osteosarcoma?

    <p>Bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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