Asked by Brittney Williams on May 22, 2024
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A tumor derived from argentaffin cells in the intestinal tract,bile duct,pancreas,bronchus,or ovary is:
A) neoplasm.
B) anaplasia.
C) neuroblastoma.
D) carcinoid.
Argentaffin Cells
Specialized cells found in the gut and elsewhere, containing granules that can bind silver stains, involved in hormone production.
Carcinoid
A type of slow-growing cancer that can arise in several places throughout the body, most commonly in the gastrointestinal tract.
Neuroblastoma
A type of cancer arising from undeveloped nerve cells, predominantly found in various parts of the body and affecting children more frequently.
- Determine the various kinds of tumors by examining their origin and cell structure.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the various kinds of tumors by examining their origin and cell structure.
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