More Oncology Classifications

Question 1

Mesenchymal tissue includes connective tissue (cartilage, bone and blood) as well as (7)

Answer 1

1. Muscle
2. Lymphoid
3. Pericardium
4. Peritoneum
5. Pleural
6. Kidney
7. Gonads

Question 2

Tumor designation (naming) is made up of a root and a suffix. The root is the __________ ____________ ___________. The suffix refers to the ____________

Answer 2

Root: Tissue of origin
Suffix: Behavior

Question 3

The suffix “-oma” usually means __________ although there are some exceptions

Answer 3

Benign

Question 4

Two suffixes that always refer to a malignant tumor

Answer 4

Sarcoma and carcinoma

Question 5

Three exceptions to -oma suffix being benign

Answer 5

1. Insulinoma
2. Melanoma
3. Thymoma
   ALL MALIGNANT

Question 6

Carcinogenesis Factors

Answer 6

1. Radiation
2. Chemicals
3. Diet
4. Genetics

Question 7

AVMA early warning signs

Answer 7

1. Difficulty eating or swallowing
2. Loss of appetite
3. Offensive Odor
4. Bleeding from any opening

Question 8

Most Dangerous Words

Answer 8

“Let’s watch it”

Question 9

Low Grade Tumor (3)

Answer 9

Well Differentiated
Low Mitosis
Minimal Invasion

Question 10

High Grade Tumor (3)

Answer 10

Undifferentiated
High Mitosis
Invasive