Week 7 Benign Tumors

Question 1

literally means “new growth,” refers to abnormal growth

Answer 1

neoplasia

Question 2

abnormal mass of tissue that exhibits an uncoordinated and excessive growth, does not respond to normal cell controls, and acts as a parasite that competes with normal cell growth

Answer 2

tumor

Question 3

study of neoplasms

Answer 3

oncology

Question 4

non-cancerous

Answer 4

benign

Question 5

cancerous

Answer 5

malignant

Question 6

all neoplasms are composed of two portions: ____ and ____

Answer 6

transformed tumor cells
supporting connective tissue

Question 7

tumors can arise from many kinds of tissue (T/F)

Answer 7

true

Question 8

tumors have a ____ in their connective tissue

Answer 8

blood supply

Question 9

____ tumors generally remain localized, usually do not recur after surgical removal, do not cause extensive tissue damage or whole body damage, and resemble surrounding tissues

Answer 9

benign

Question 10

Names of benign tumors usually end with this suffix

Answer 10

-oma

Question 11

slow-growing benign neoplasms of epithelial origin which typically originate from the pituitary gland

Answer 11

adenomas

Question 12

wart-like tumors caused by HPV which can cause abnormal tissue changes on the feet, hands, vocal cords, face, and genitals

Answer 12

papillomas

Question 13

precancerous tumors found on the lining of the intestinal tract, trachea, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon; often require removal

Answer 13

polyps

Question 14

benign tumors which originate in or consist of bone tissue, found mostly on the bones of the face and skull but can develop anywhere

Answer 14

osteoma

Question 15

osteomas usually show symptoms which cause them to require treatment (T/F)

Answer 15

false (usually do not have symptoms and usually do not require treatment)

Question 16

rare benign tumor that tends to arise at the base of the skull near the pituitary gland which is slow-growing and may be asymptomatic for a long time

Answer 16

chondroma

Question 17

benign tumor composed of fat cells and can occur anywhere in fat tissue; may be associated with nerve paralysis, bone deformity, and carpal tunnel

Answer 17

lipoma

Question 18

benign tumor composed of fibrous tissue; may ossify and become firm and gritty

Answer 18

fibroma

Question 19

tumor which consists of vessels

Answer 19

angioma

Question 20

benign tumor of blood vessels

Answer 20

hemangioma

Question 21

benign tumor of lymph vessels

Answer 21

lymphangioma

Question 22

benign tumor which is the result of excessive growth of muscle elements within the muscular walls of the heart; commonly associated with tuberous sclerosis (a genetic disease that can cause death, seizures, and mental disability)

Answer 22

rhabdomyoma

Question 23

benign tumor which arises from smooth muscle

Answer 23

leiomyoma

Question 24

benign tumor of nervous tissue

Answer 24

neuroma