The Common Local Effects of an Expanding Tumor Mass Include

question 23

Multiple Choice

The common local effects of an expanding tumor mass include:
1) obstruction of a tube or duct.
2) anemia and weight loss.
3) cell necrosis and ulceration.
4) tumor markers in the circulation.

• A)1, 2
• B)1, 3
• C)2, 4
• D)3, 4

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Definitions:

μ

The sign typically utilized to denote the average or mean in math and statistical analysis.

Poisson Distribution

A numerical distribution detailing the probability of specific event counts happening over a determined timeframe or spatial range.

Negative Exponential Distribution

A probability distribution used to model the time between events in a Poisson process, representing the decay of quantities.

Average Arrival Rate

A metric used in queueing theory indicating the average number of entities (people, items, etc.) arriving at a system or service point per unit of time.