Question

question 17
1 pts
is the process through which a tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply.

metastasis
angiogenesis
neoplasm
malignant tumor

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks for the biological term that describes the process through which a tumor supports its growth by creating its own blood supply.

Evaluate the definition of each option

• metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
• angiogenesis: The physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels. In oncology, tumors stimulate this process to secure oxygen and nutrients for growth. This matches our Oncology Terminology knowledge.
• neoplasm: An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should (a tumor).
• malignant tumor: A cancerous tumor that can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.

Select the correct term

Based on the definitions, the process of creating a new blood supply is specifically called angiogenesis.

Answer:

• metastasis
• angiogenesis (Correct answer)
• neoplasm
• malignant tumor