Neoplasm

Question 1

Benign Tumors

Answer 1

Usually differentiated cells
Reproduce at higher rate than normal, but slower than malignant
Encapsulated and localized
Rarely produce systemic effect

Question 2

Malignant

Answer 2

Undifferentiated, non-functional
Reproduce rapidly
Infiltrate/spread to surround tissues

Question 3

Chacexia

Answer 3

Loss of body weight and muscle mass

Weakness that occur in patients with chronic diseases

Question 4

Paraneoplastic Syndrome

Answer 4

Associated with certain tumor types

Question 5

Metastasis

Answer 5

Spreading of malignant tumors via blood or lymph

Question 6

Chemotherapy

Answer 6

Blood test must be taken before each treatment (Nadir—point of lowest cell count)