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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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