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Patho Terms in this set (35)what is a benign neoplasm originating from adipose tissue called Lipoma What are malignant neoplasms arising from connective tissue cells called? sarcomas Which of the following is a characteristic of a benign tumor cells appear relatively normal Which factor provides the basis for the grading of newly diagnosed malignant tumors? degree of differentiation of the cells A warning sign of possible cancer would any of the following EXECPT sudden development of fever, nausea, and diarrhea the common local effects of an expanding tumor mass include obstruction of a tube or duct Which of the following does paraneoplastic syndrome refer to the effects of substances such as hormones secreted by the tumor cells which term refers to the spread of malignant cells through blood and lymph to distant sites metastis one reason for staging a malignant tumor at the time of diagnosis is to determine the best treatment and prognosis the process of carinogenesis usually begins with an irreversible change in the cell DNA what would be an external source of ionizing radiation Gamma rays delivered by a cobalt machine Radiation therapy destroys primarily rapidly dividing cells The most critical adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy are thrombocytopenia and leucopenia Chemotherapy usually involves a combination of drugs in order to: reduce the adverse effects. why does over cancer have a poor prognosis specific signs rarely appear until after secondary tumors have develop select the correct pair representing a malignant tumor and its marker colon cancer: carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) antiangiogenesis drugs act on a malignant tumor by reducing blood flow and nutrient supply to tumors cells the development of neutropenia during chemotherapy for cancer means the patient is at high risk for infection malignant brain tumor spread to other parts of CNS Identify the common dose-limiting factor for chemotherapy: bone marrow depression Glucocorticoids are often prescribed during a course of chemotherapy and radiation because inflammation around the tumor may be reduced Vomiting frequently follows a chemotherapy treatment because The gastrointestinal
tract is irritated What type of normal cells are often damaged during chemotherapy and radiation treatments? epithelial cells Remission for cancer is generally defined as a period in which: signs and symptoms are absent all of the following are correct statements about skin cancers EXCEPT they are difficult to diagnose and treat High-risk factors for cancer include: all the above the term apoptosis refers to programmed cell death the warning signs of cancer include all the above a classification process that applies to a specific malignant tumor and describes the extent of the disease at a given time is called staging benign tumor can often be differentiated from malignant tumors because benign tumors are encapsulated and slow growing Benign tumors in the brain are often life-threatening because they: create excessive pressure within the skull Drugs or agents that augment the natural immune response in the body to improve identification and removal of abnormal cells are called: biological response modifiers the method that can be used as an alternative to surgical removal of a tumor by using heat generated by a needle inserted into the tumor is referred to as radio-frequency ablation Staging systems used to classify a malignant tumor at the time of diagnosis are based on which of the following factors? size of the tumor, involvement of lymph nodes, metastases on the general effects of a malignant cancer is cachexia, which is severe tissue wasting Sets found in the same folderPatho Final- Ch. 1943 terms jess_schutte Chapter 1945 terms JACQUELYN_HEALY Chapter 16: Endocrine System Disorders Test Bank (…65 terms tconey22Plus Other sets by this creatorChapter 28 Violence25 terms tiffany_wallace32 Chapter 25 "Populations Affected By Mental Illness"23 terms tiffany_wallace32 Chapter 23 "Homeless Population"28 terms tiffany_wallace32 ch 22 Veterans Health25 terms tiffany_wallace32 Other Quizlet setsNRP 7th Ed13 terms bekase4Plus IT 300 midterm hw review120 terms SoulAnime ent233 terms superAVee6324 What are malignant neoplasia arising from connective tissues called?Malignant neoplasms derived from epithelial cells are called carcinomas. Those derived from mesenchymal (connective tissue) cells are called sarcomas.
What are malignant neoplasms arising from glandular tissue cells called?A malignant tumor arising from epithelial cells. Carcinomas that arise from glandular epithelium are called adenocarcinomas, those that arise from squamous epithelium are called squamous cell carcinomas, and those that arise from transitional epithelium are called transitional cell carcinomas.
What is another name for malignant neoplasms?A malignant neoplasm (NEE-oh-plaz-um) is another term for a cancerous tumor. The term “neoplasm” refers to an abnormal growth of tissue. The term “malignant” means the tumor is cancerous and is likely to spread (metastasize) beyond its point of origin.
What is benign neoplasm originating from adipose tissue called a group of answer choices?Lipoma: A lipoma forms from fat cells. This benign fatty tumor grows just below your skin. It's the most common type of benign tumor. Lymphangioma: This type of benign neoplasm develops in your lymphatic system.
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