Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

intro to clinical sciences phase 2 > neoplasia formative > Flashcards

neoplasia formative Flashcards

1
Q

which tumour never metastasise

A

basal cell carcinoma of the skin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the name of a malignant tumour of striated muscle?

A

rhabdo
myo
sarcoma

rhabdo = striated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

which tumour does not commonly metastasise to bone

A

liposarcoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

which tumours commonly metastasise to bones

A

breast cancer
lng cancer
prostate cancer
renal cell cancer
thyroid cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What term describes a cancer that has not invaded through the basement membrane?

A

carcinoma in situ

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what is the name of a benign tumour of glandular epithelium

A

adenoma
most common in the colon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

which tumour does not have a screening programme in the UK

A

lung cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

which one of the following is not known it be a carcinogen in humans

A

aspergilus niger

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what cancer does hepatitis c cause

A

hepatocellular carcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what cancer do aromatic amines cause

A

bladder carcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what cancer does aflatoxin (fungus) cause

A

hepatocellular cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

what is the name of a malignant tumour of glandular epithelium

A

adenocarcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what is the name of a benign tumour of fat cells

A

lipoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

what are features of malignant tumours

A
  • vascular invasion
  • metastasis
  • increased cell division
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

is a transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder a malignant tumour

A

yes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

is a leiomyoma a benign tumour of smooth muscle

A

yes

17
Q

is radon gas a cause of lung cancer

A

yes
it produces alpha particles which damages dna

18
Q

is asbestos a human carcinogen

A

yes
it is a malignant tumour of serosal surfaces

19
Q

what lifestyle factor is most likely to cause cancer

A

smoking 20 cigarettes a day

20
Q

which tumour has the shortest median survival

A

anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid

21
Q

does ovarian cancer commonly spread in the peritoneum

A

yes

intro to clinical sciences phase 2 (48 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions