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NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care I Tumor 1. Define (associate the 9 characteristics/features of each) Benign: • Specific morphology – resemble the tissues they originated from • A smaller nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio – similar to normal cells • Specific differentiated function – contributes to the body function • Tight adherence - bind closely together due to the production of fibronectin • No migration – do not invade other tissues • Orderl...

NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care II Exam 1 Blueprint Tumor 1. Define (associate the 9 characteristics/features of each) Benign: • Specific morphology – resemble the tissues they originated from • A smaller nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio – similar to normal cells • Specific differentiated function – contributes to the body function • Tight adherence - bind closely together due to the production of fibronectin • No migration – do not inv...

NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care II Exam 1 Study Guide QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Ch. 21: Principles of Cancer Development • Benign vs. Malignant cells o Benign: Harmless; does not usually require intervention ▪ Normal cells growing in the wrong place or at the wrong time ▪ Result of small problem with cellular regulation ▪ Moles, uterine fibroid tumors, skin tags, endometriosis, nasal polyps ▪ Features of Benign Tumor Cells Specific morphology occurs with benign tumors. They look ...