Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Carcinoma refers to
A
Malignant tumours of the connective tissue
B
Malignant tumours of the skin or mucous i membrane
C
Malignant tumours of the colon
D
Benign tumours of the connective tissue
Answer
Malignant tumours of the skin or mucous i membrane
Explanation
Solution
Carcinoma is a cancer that arises in epithelium, the tissue that lines the skin and internal organs of the body. It may occur in any tissue containing epithelial cells. It includes cervical cancer, breast cancer, skin canacer, stomach cancer etc.