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A patient has a tissue growth that was diagnosed as cancer. Which of the following growth types could it be
Neoplasm
Which feature is characteristic malignant tumor
Has a high mitotic index
The process by which a cell acquires specific new observable characteristics is
differentiation
Preinvasive epithelial tumors of glandular or squamous cell origin are referred to as
Cancer in situ
A 25 year old male develops a tumor of the breast glandular tissue. Ths type of tumor is classified as a
adenocarcinoma
A 30 year old female is diagnosed with cancer. Testing reveals that the cancer cells have spread to local lymph nodes this cancer would be stage
3
When a cancer cell loses differentiation_______ has occurred
Anaplasia
A physician is attempting to diagnose cancer and is looking for a tumor marker. Which of the following could be a possible marker
Enzymes
A 52 year old male with hepatitis C recently developed hepatic cancer. Which of the following markers should be increased
Alpha fetoprotein
The best explanation for higher rates of cancer in older populations is
the development of cancer requires several mutations over time
In cancer angiogenic factors stimulate
new blood vessel growth
Presence of telomere caps gives cancer cells
immortality
A proto-oncogene is best defined as
a normal gene
Of the following genetic lesions that cause cancer, which is the most common
Point mutations
A child develops retinoblastoma.Which of the following must have occured
Mutations in the rb gene occured in both copies of the gene
A 50 year old female develops skin cancer. one potential reason for development of this condition is
mutation of caretaker genes
A 45 year old female was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. She reports a sexual history that includes 43 partners. Which of the following is the most likely cause of ehr cancer
Human papilloma virus
A 30 year old American male with HIV is diagnosed with Epstein Barr virus. After 2 months the virus is still active. Which is the concern for this patient
Development of B cell lymphoma
A 45 year old male with persistent severe stomach pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following is of concern for this patient
Gastric Cancer
A 40 year old female was diagnosed with colorectal cancer for which she refused treatment. Four years later she returned to her physician. Testing revealed that the cancer has metastasized to the
liver
Which of the following factors is necessatry for local tumor spread
Increased cellular motility
The most common route of metastasis is through the
lymphatics