Asked by Brooklan Silliker on Jun 18, 2024
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The term leiomyosarcoma means ________ muscle tumor.
A) smooth
B) skeletal
C) cardiac
D) any
Leiomyosarcoma
A rare type of cancer that develops from smooth muscle tissue, often found in the uterus, stomach, or small intestine.
- Differentiate between the distinct tumor types by considering their origin and cellular structure.
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Kristoph PimentelJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Leiomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from smooth muscle cells. Smooth muscle is found in the walls of organs such as the uterus, stomach, and intestines as well as the blood vessels. Therefore, smooth is the best choice.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the distinct tumor types by considering their origin and cellular structure.