Asked by Savon Simmons on May 15, 2024
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Hodgkin disease is a malignant:
A) carcinoma.
B) mixed cancer.
C) lymphoma.
D) sarcoma.
Hodgkin Disease
A type of lymphoma characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, leading to the abnormal growth of cells in the lymphatic system.
Lymphoma
A type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, particularly in lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.
- Become familiar with recognizing various cancers through their originating tissues or cells.
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Shannon SudengaMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma, which is a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The other choices (carcinoma, mixed cancer, sarcoma) are all different types of cancer but not specifically related to Hodgkin disease.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with recognizing various cancers through their originating tissues or cells.