Celll Specialisation

Question 1

What is the definition of a benign tumor?

Answer 1

A benign tumor is a non-cancerous growth that does not invade surrounding tissues or spread to other parts of the body.

Question 2

True or False: Malignant tumors are cancerous.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Malignant tumors can ________ surrounding tissues.

Answer 3

invade

Question 4

What is the primary characteristic that differentiates benign tumors from malignant tumors?

Answer 4

Benign tumors do not metastasize, while malignant tumors do.

Question 5

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of benign tumors? A) They grow rapidly B) They can metastasize C) They are encapsulated D) They invade nearby tissues

Answer 5

C) They are encapsulated

Question 6

What term is used for the process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body?

Answer 6

Metastasis

Question 7

True or False: All tumors are cancerous.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What are the two main types of tumors?

Answer 8

Benign and malignant tumors.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Malignant tumors often have an irregular shape and ________ borders.

Answer 9

uneven

Question 10

Multiple choice: Which type of tumor is more likely to require surgical removal? A) Benign B) Malignant C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B

Answer 10

B) Malignant

Question 11

What is the role of angiogenesis in the growth of tumors?

Answer 11

Angiogenesis is the process of new blood vessel formation that supplies nutrients to tumors, allowing them to grow.

Question 12

True or False: Benign tumors can cause health problems.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is a common treatment option for malignant tumors?

Answer 13

Chemotherapy

Question 14

Fill in the blank: A ________ tumor may not require treatment and can often be monitored.

Answer 14

benign

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of cancer? A) Carcinoma B) Sarcoma C) Adenoma D) Melanoma

Answer 15

C) Adenoma

Question 16

What is the significance of tumor grading?

Answer 16

Tumor grading helps determine how aggressive a tumor is and how likely it is to grow and spread.

Question 17

True or False: All benign tumors are harmless.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What is the most common method for diagnosing cancer?

Answer 18

Biopsy

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The stage of a tumor refers to its ________ in the body.

Answer 19

extent

Question 20

Multiple choice: Which type of tumor arises from epithelial tissue? A) Sarcoma B) Carcinoma C) Lymphoma D) Melanoma

Answer 20

B) Carcinoma

Question 21

What is the term for a tumor that develops from connective tissue?

Answer 21

Sarcoma

Question 22

True or False: Early detection of malignant tumors can improve treatment outcomes.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is the purpose of staging in cancer treatment?

Answer 23

Staging helps determine the extent of cancer spread and guides treatment decisions.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Treatment options for malignant tumors may include surgery, ________, and radiation therapy.

Answer 24

chemotherapy

Question 25

What does the term ‘in situ’ refer to in relation to tumors?

Answer 25

It refers to tumors that are localized and have not invaded surrounding tissues.