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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.