Understanding Neuroblastoma
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What is Neuroblastoma?
A cancer cell that is present in nerve tissues.
(wrong answers:
A type of cell,
A receptor within the cell membrane.,
A common genetic mutation.)
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Neuroblastoma is mostly common in ages...?
Under 5 years old
(wrong answers:
40-60 years old,
Under 21 years old,
70-80 years old,
Teenage years)
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From what type of cells does neuroblastoma originate?
Neuroblasts
(wrong answers:
Glial cells ,
Leucocyte,
Liver Cell,
Nucleus )
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What causes the development of Neuroblastoma?
A mutation in the nerve cells ( neuroblast)
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What are common symptoms of Neuroblastoma?
Back pain, lump in the abdomen, bruising around eyes
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What happens to the receptors and cell signaling?
Abornormal balance occurs creating the growth of cancer cells.
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The most common location of the growth of Neuroblastoma is in?
The Arenal glands