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Match Each of the Following Types of Tumors to Its

Question 42

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Match each of the following types of tumors to its description. Answers may be used more than once.

Premises:

Responses:

cells of the tumor resemble those of surrounding normal tissue

in situ tumor

cells do not move to other locations in body; remain in initial tissues

benign tumor

cells of the tumor invade normal tissues and metastasize

malignant tumor

condition that continues to spread throughout the body, causing damage to several different organ systems; death often results

cell mass is localized and surrounded by a connective tissue layer; cell structure is slightly abnormal

Premises:

cells of the tumor resemble those of surrounding normal tissue

cells do not move to other locations in body; remain in initial tissues

cells of the tumor invade normal tissues and metastasize

condition that continues to spread throughout the body, causing damage to several different organ systems; death often results

cell mass is localized and surrounded by a connective tissue layer; cell structure is slightly abnormal

Responses:

in situ tumor

benign tumor

malignant tumor

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

cells of the tumor resemble those of surrounding normal tissue

cells do not move to other locations in body; remain in initial tissues

cells of the tumor invade normal tissues and metastasize

condition that continues to spread throughout the body, causing damage to several different organ systems; death often results

cell mass is localized and surrounded by a connective tissue layer; cell structure is slightly abnormal