Neoplasia
Neoplasia refers to the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in the body. The is quiz tests the basic understanding of neoplasia
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Question 1
What term is used to refer to the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in the body?
Explanation
Neoplasia refers to the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in the body.
Question 2
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with benign neoplasms?
Explanation
Unlike malignant neoplasms, benign neoplasms do not invade the surrounding body tissues.
Question 3
What is the correct term for a neoplasm that spreads to other parts of the body?
Explanation
Malignant neoplasms spread to other parts of the body, a process known as metastasis.
Question 4
Which term is often confused with neoplasia but specifically refers to malignant neoplasms?
Explanation
The word 'cancer' specifically refers to malignant neoplasms and is often confused with neoplasia.
Question 5
What is the difference between benign and malignant neoplasms in terms of tissue invasion?
Explanation
Malignant neoplasms invade the tissues around them, unlike benign neoplasms.
Question 6
How do malignant neoplasms typically behave in terms of growth?
Explanation
Malignant neoplasms tend to grow rapidly, unlike benign neoplasms.
Question 7
Which term can be accurately used to describe the physical appearance of a neoplasm?
Explanation
The term 'tumor' or 'mass' is often used to describe the physical appearance of a neoplasm.
Question 8
Which of the following is TRUE about malignant neoplasms?
Explanation
Malignant neoplasms invade surrounding tissues and can spread to other parts of the body (metastasize).
Question 9
Which term is commonly used to refer to both benign and malignant neoplasms?
Explanation
The word 'tumor' is commonly used to describe both benign and malignant neoplasms.
Question 10
What process do malignant neoplasms undergo to spread to other body parts?
Explanation
Malignant neoplasms spread to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis.