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Using the resources you have in your text and that are available on the web, complete the following:
Define Tumor:
List 3 types of cells of the body that are normally replaced by new cell growth:
Determine whether the following characteristics belong to a benign or malignant tumor:
| Answer: Benign or Malignant | Characteristics of Tumors: |
| May metastasize | |
| Slow growth | |
| Noninvasive | |
| Nonencapsulated | |
| Anaplastic | |
| Mitoses rare |
List 4 factors that can result in carcinogenesis:
| 1. | 3. |
| 2. | 4. |
Define:
1. carcinoma
2. sarcoma
3. astrocytoma
Determine whether the following are considered a benign or malignant tumor:
| Answer: benign or malignant | Tumors: |
| adenoma | |
| fibrosarcoma | |
| meningioma | |
| osteosarcoma |
What
are the primary risk factors for developing breast cancer?
Identify the common sites of metastasis for the following tumors:
1. Breast Cancer
2. Lung Cancer
3. Ovary
4. Melanoma