Match the Tumor Name with Its Site of Development

question 5

Multiple Choice

Match the tumor name with its site of development.
-Causes unilateral symptoms such as nystagmus.

• A)Medulloblastoma
• B)Ependymoma
• C)Cerebellar astrocytoma
• D)Craniopharyngioma
• E)Neuroblastoma

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, found particularly in epithelial and cardiac tissues, helping to resist shearing forces.

Tight Junction

Tight junctions are specialized connections between adjacent cells in animal tissue that create a barrier to prevent the leakage of substances through the space between cells.

Desmosome

A specialized cell structure that functions in cell-to-cell adhesion in animal tissues, providing mechanical strength.

Gap Junction

Structure consisting of specialized regions of the plasma membrane of two adjacent cells; contains numerous pores that allow the passage of certain small molecules and ions between them.