BIOD331 / BIOD 331 Module 2 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning
Question:
Define polyp. Are they benign or malignant?
Answer:
A polyp is a growth that projects from a mucosal surface, such as the intestine.A polyp can be benign or malignant.
Question:
This type of cell remains incompletely differentiated throughout life:
Answer:
stem cell
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Question:
What are normal genes called that become cancer-causing if mutated?
Answer:
protooncogenes
Question:
What is a tumor suppressor gene? Give one example.
Answer:
Tumor suppressor genes slow down cell division, repair DNA mistakes, or tell cells when to die. BRCA1 or 2 are examples
Question:
Malignant tumors have which of the following characteristics? Select all that apply.
Answer:
- variable rate of growth
- spreads by metastasis
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