Generally, Which of the Following Has the Worst Prognosis

question 2

Multiple Choice

Generally, which of the following has the worst prognosis?

• A) Oral verrucous carcinoma
• B) Cutaneous basal cell carcinoma
• C) Cutaneous melanoma
• D) Oral melanoma
• E) Oral erythroplasia

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Definitions:

Gonadal Hormones

Hormones produced by the gonads (ovaries and testes), including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, which play key roles in reproductive functions.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the nervous system is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli.

Molecular Brakes

Molecules that can inhibit or slow down cellular processes or biochemical reactions, effectively acting as brakes at the molecular level.

Synaptic Pruning

A neurodevelopmental process where extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.