3.1 Neoplasia Flashcards
1
Q
What is neoplasia?
A
New growth that is:
- unregulated
- monoclonal
- irreversible
2
Q
What designates a neoplasia as benign or malignant?
A
Malignancy is determined by the fact that the neoplasia will have the potential to metastasize and is shown to be invasive to the tissue.
Benign tumors are usually encapsulated and localized and DO NOT metastasize.
3
Q
Where is cancer ranked as a cause of death?
A
Ranked #2 for the cause of death in adults and children.
4
Q
What is the deadliest cancer in terms of mortality rate?
A
Lung Cancer
