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Ependymoma is a tumor that arises from where?
Ependymoma is a tumor that arises from the ependyma. This part of the body is a tissue in the central nervous system. In children, it is generally intra-cranial but in adults, it is spinal.
Is a sarcoma a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue?
Yes, a sarcoma is a malignant tumor or neoplasm of connective tissue
What is able to divide neurons or neuroglia?
Neuroglia
What is the prefix to meningocyte?
A meningioma is a tumor that arises from the meninges — the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord
Are neuroglia or neuron likely to give rise to tumor why?
Neuroglia are non conductive and provide a support system for the neurons. They are not likely to spread, but doctors still treat them as malignant and treat the symptoms.
What risks are involved in brain tumor treatment?
Risks of brain tumor treatment include stroke, loss of sensation, pain and paralysis. In extreme cases when a complication arises the surgery can result in death.
What is the medical term meaning tumor of the flesh?
A sarcoma (from the Greek 'sarx' meaning "flesh") is a general term describing a MalignantNeoplasm, or Cancer, that arises from transformed Connective_tissueCell_(biology).
What is interosseous meningioma?
An interosseous meningioma is a rare type of brain tumor that arises from the meninges, which are the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This type of tumor typically forms within the bones of the skull or vertebrae, rather than in the brain itself. Treatment usually involves surgery to remove the tumor.
Where is the location of neuroglia?
Brain
Ciliated CNS neuroglia that play an active role in moving the cerebrospinal fluid?
Ciliated neuroglia are present in the central nervous system of animals. These neuroglia help move cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and spine.
What is the difference between neurons and neuroglia?
Neurons conduct electrical impulses in the brain. Neuroglia are cells that support the neurons. These cells undergo mitosis where neurons do not. Brain tumors are formed from neuroglia cells because they mitosis.
What are the Difference of neurons and neuroglia cells?
Neurons are conducting cells in the nervous system and neuroglia do not conduct, but are helper cells to the neurons.
