A Malignant Tumor

question 24

Multiple Choice

A malignant tumor

• A)migrates from tissue to tissue.
• B)grows in an organized manner.
• C)increases in size slowly.
• D)must always be debulked.

Recognize the significance of non-pharmacological treatments for older adults and the reasons for their preference.

Understand the concept and implications of neurocognitive disorders, including their causes and symptoms.

Distinguish between different types of dementias and their primary impact areas in the brain.

Understand the commonality and impact of anxiety disorders among older adults, and the challenges in diagnosing them.

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Definitions:

Chorion

The outermost membrane surrounding an embryo in mammals, birds, and reptiles, contributing to the formation of the placenta in mammals.

Allantois

An extraembryonic membrane of reptiles, birds, and mammals that stores the embryo’s nitrogenous wastes; most of the allantois is detached at hatching or birth.

Nitrogenous Wastes

Metabolic waste compounds that contain nitrogen, commonly produced by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids in organisms.

Umbilical Cord

A flexible cord-like structure containing blood vessels, connecting the fetus to the placenta during pregnancy.