Asked by Abdalla Alqudaifi on Jun 18, 2024
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A cancerous tumor of the lymphatic system is also called:
A) reticulosarcoma.
B) retinoblastoma.
C) rhabdomyosarcoma.
D) leiomyosarcoma.
Lymphatic System
A network of vessels and nodes throughout the body that is involved in transporting lymph, a fluid containing white blood cells and waste products, as well as in immune system functions.
Cancerous Tumor
An abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissue and potentially spread to other parts of the body.
Reticulosarcoma
An outdated term for a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects cells in the immune system, now more specifically classified.
- Grasp the basic definitions and characteristics of different cancers and tumors.
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Ashwaq MelhemJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A cancerous tumor of the lymphatic system is called reticulosarcoma, also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Choices B, C, and D are different types of cancerous tumors that affect other tissues and organs.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the basic definitions and characteristics of different cancers and tumors.