Question:
Tumors arising from cells in connective tissue, bone or muscle are called:
ASarcoma
BCarcinoma
CLymphoma
DMyeloma
Answer:
A. Sarcoma
Explanation:
Tumors that arise from cells in connective tissue, bone, or muscle are called sarcomas.
Sarcomas are rare cancers that originate in the body's supportive tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles, fat, and fibrous tissue.
Patients with sarcomas often complain of pain or a hard mass, which is usually due to pressure on nearby nerves and soft tissues.
Osteosarcoma: Originating from bone
Chondrosarcoma: Originating from cartilage
Liposarcoma: Originating from fat tissue
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Originating from skeletal muscle