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1. A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain. Which of these is true of brain tumors?
2. Although the causes of many brain tumors are still being researched, some people do have higher risk factors. Which of these is NOT a common risk factor for people to have a brain tumor?
3. Some of the signs of brain tumors are not immediately noticed because they can seem like common problems to many people. Which one of these is NOT one of the common signs of a brain tumor?
4. Doctors and surgeons use a scale of I, II, III, and IV to grade brain tumors. This helps predict their rate of growth and potential effects. How is their grade determined?
5. Primary tumors are tumors that begin in the brain. Which of these can trigger their growth?
6. Primary brain tumors are named based on the cell in which they begin. Which of these primary brain tumors starts from star-shaped glial cells?
7. Secondary tumors start from other parts of the body and spread to the brain. Although any cancer can spread, which one of these cancers is known to have a higher risk for spreading tumors to the brain?
8. Malignant brain tumors are cancerous and tend to be life threatening. These tumors like to invade other cells and spread to other parts. Which of these malignant tumors is common in males, grows in cerebral white matter, and tends to grow very large before showing symptoms?
9. Benign tumors are noncancerous. They do not pose any risks to the individual and do not need treatment.
10. Although surgery is one of the main methods of removing a brain tumor, not all brain tumors can be removed because of their size and location in the brain. When this happens, what is another form of treatment to shrink or kill the mass?
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