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big1devin

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on: Jun 26, 2018
When normal cells become malignant it is known as:
 
  A) differentiation.
  B) encapsulated.
  C) dedifferentiation.
  D) neoplasm.

Question 2

A tumor composed of star-shaped neuroglial cells is called:
 
  A) astrocytoma.
  B) carcinoma.
  C) glioma.
  D) nephroblastoma.


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Sarahjh

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Differentiation is a characteristic of normal cells.
B) Encapsulated is a characteristic of benign tumors.
C) Correct.
D) A neoplasm is a new growth.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) A carcinoma is composed of epithelial tissue.
C) A glioma is a cancerous tumor of the brain.
D) Nephroblastoma is a cancerous tumor of the kidney.


big1devin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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