Q. Carcinoma refers to
A) Malignant tumour of the colon
B) Benign tumour of the connective tissue
C) Malignant tumour of the connective tissue
D) Malignant tumour of the skin or mucous membrane
Explanation
Carcinoma is a malignant or metastatic tumour. It can extend to the neighbouring cells, this process is called as metastasis. These tumours are generally lacated in epithelial tissue and glands, e.g., breast cancer, skin cancer, stomach cancer, lung cancer, pancreas cancer, etc.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.