Is Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) responsible for invasion and/or metastasis of tumors? Explain

Q: Why is infection likely to occur at the tumor site?

A: Unlike cancer, tumor won't spread to different areas. It will be formed as a lump in any part of the…

Q: What is one type of cancer (in humans or other organisms) that you are familiar with or interested…

A: Cancer  A abnormal growth of cell division is known as cancer. Cancer can occur in any where in the…

Q: What is a tumor?

A: All living creatures and body tissues are made up of the smallest unit that can live on its own. The…

Q: manifestations in the event that the BRCA1 tumor suppressor gene accumulates mutations.

A: the cancer cell produces abnormal protein and their uncontrolled growth will lead to formation of…

Q: Explain the difference between a primary malignant tumor in the lung and a breast cancer metastasis…

A: Tumor is any abnormal tissue growth in any tissue of the body .

Q: What are the normal functions of the BRCA1 tumor suppressor gene?

A: The BRCA1 gene codes for the protein that causes breast cancer type 1. BRCA1 is a human tumour…

Q: What differentiates a benign tumor from a malignant tumor?

A: Step 1 Normal cells remain adhered to one another. They have a definite life span. As some old cell…

Q: What is the relationship betweenobesity and cancer?

A: Chronic diseases are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity and contribute significantly to…

Q: Which of the following are characteristics of benign tumors? Select all that apply.       They can…

A: The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life. It carries out various functions in…

Q: Why are tumors difficult to treat with drugs?

A: p53 is a gene that makes a protein which is present in the nucleus of a cell  regulates the cell…

Q: Name the six fundamental properties of malignant tumours. Which of these properties are amenable to…

A: Malignant cells grow uncontrollably, invading nearby tissues and spreading to other parts of the…

Q: How cancer can be detect and what are its diagnosis?

A: The cellular growth that occurs when the cells divide uncontrollably is known as cancer. It arises…

Q: Describe the genetic changes that inactivate tumor-suppressor genes.

A: Cancer is a condition of uncontrolled cell division which results in the formation of tumor. This is…

Q: Which of the following are characteristics of benign tumors? Select all that apply.

A: Cancer is a disease condition that develops due to uncontrolled or unregulated cell divisions. These…

Q: explain the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

A: Tumors are unwanted and extra growth of cells.

Q: Explain why metastasis can lead to multiplesecondary tumors in different sites.

A: When there is some mutation that occurs in the DNA of any cell that leads to abnormal and…

Q: What is a method some tumors use to evade restriction of their growth by secreting substances that…

A: Cells are the part of human body which grows and divide to make new cells. They are the basic…

Q: Define E-cadherin activity is lostduring the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and during…

A: Introduction: Cadherins are a type of molecule that helps in cell adhesion and is named so for their…

Q: What are tumors?

A: Cancer involves many diseases in which the living cells evade control mechanisms that generally…

Q: What is the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor?

A: The abnormal and uncontrolled division of cells leads to the formation of an undifferentiated mass…

Q: Which cell type(s) below are associated with lysis of tumor cells?

A: Which cell type(s) below are associated with lysis of tumor cells?  Answer. Neutrophils

Q: Which combination of oncogenes, tumor suppressors, and repair enzymes is LEAST likely to develop a…

A: 8. Normally, the human body have controlled cell growth and division i.e. new cells are created to…

Q: What are the Changes that enable a tumor to grow and to invade distant tissues?

A: Cancer is a medical condition that is characterized by the cluster of cells that has the ability to…

Q: Choose all correct answers to the following Which of the following would be associated with increase…

A: Cancer progression is associated with many disorders but we will restrict to the given options only.…

Q: explain the similarities  between benign and malignant tumors?

A: Cancer is uncontrolled, abnormal excessive  division of cells. Differences  Benign tumour  1. Slow…

Q: If the following terms were used to describe a tumor, which one would indicate the worst prognosis…

A: The formation of a tumor involves defect in the differentiation of the cells. To start with there is…

Q: How does the multistep model of cancer explain the observation that sporadic cases of retinoblastoma…

A: Disease is a sickness or illness characterized by specific symptoms and signs. Cancer is a…

Q: What types of observations allow a pathologist to identify the tissue of origin of a tumor? Why are…

A: A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous…

Q: What would be the effect of a mutation that inactivates the p14ARF tumor suppressor upon p53…

A: p53 is known as a cellular tumor antigen 53 is a protein found in vertebrates that is responsible…

Q: What is Wilms tumor and what cellular components are involved?

A: A mass of tissue that develops abnormally when cells do not die on schedule or expand and divide…

Q: Under what circumstances is cancer considered to have ahereditary component?

A: The abnormal growth of cells that leads to deleterious effects in the body is referred to as cancer.…

Q: Name some cancers that often metastasize to other organs: which cancers rarely metastasize?

A: The process in which the cancer cells spread to other body parts is termed as metastasis. Metastatic…

Q: A benign and malignant tumour are similar in that .

A: Tumors are majorly two types. they are benign tumors and malignant tumors whereas the benign tumor…

Q: In your own words, what is angiogenesis and what is the importance of this process in cancer…

A: The creation of new blood vessels is known as angiogenesis. Endothelial cells, which cover the…

Q: How does the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) contribute to tumorigenesis and disease…

A: Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) could be a method within which epithelial cells acquire…

Q: write a short reflection paragraph on the role of extracellular matrix on tumor progression.

A: Cancer results from the formation of tumors that have the ability to metastasize.

Q: What properties are gained during tumor progression that contribute to malignant behavior and…

A: The cells normally divide to replace the worn-out cells and died via a process called apoptosis.…

Q: What are the major differences between a tumor initiator (e.g., DMBA) and a tumor promoting agent…

A: Cancer is a disease in which cells, almost anywhere in the body, begin to divide uncontrollably…

Q: Define tumor progression?

A: Tumorigenesis or carcinogenesis or oncogenesis means the mechanism of induction of tumors; agents…

Q: Degrees of tumor differentiation From the discussion above, identify and describe the…

A: According to morphology and appearance of figure the the answer is given below:

Q: n order for certain cancers to propagate, they require a growth factor known as Vascular Endothelial…

A: Introduction:- VEGF A chemical produced by cells that promotes the creation of new blood vessels.…

Q: What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors? What is the disadvantage of this…

A: TUMOR- A tumor is a lump or growth of cells that is abnormal. A tumor can sometimes be made up of…

Q: What is over time, tumors tend to grow faster and become more invasive of other tissues?

A: The crucial irregularity bringing about the advancement of malignancy is the consistent unregulated…