Question 1
What typically characterizes benign colorectal polyps?
Question 2
What is the role of tumor suppressor genes like APC in normal physiology?
Question 3
What characterizes the division of cells lining the colon and rectum?
Question 4
Which gene is associated with the mutation that leads to adenomatous polyps?
Question 5
Why are adenomatous polyps clinically significant?
Question 6
Where do colorectal polyps form?
Question 7
Are all types of colorectal polyps considered adenomatous polyps?
Question 8
What is the consequence of epithelial cells dividing rapidly in the colon?
Question 9
How can a mutation in the APC gene affect epithelial cells?
Question 10
What defines a colorectal polyp?
Question 11
What cell type is primarily involved in the formation of colorectal polyps?
Question 12
Which statement best describes the difference between benign and malignant polyps?
Question 13
What is the primary role of the APC gene in normal cell function?
Question 14
Regarding colorectal polyps, what is the significance of mutation in tumor suppressor genes like APC?
Question 15
How is the APC gene mutation related to colorectal cancer risk?