Question

Carcinoma refers to :

• A. Malignant tumors of the connective tissue
• B. Malignant tumors of the skin or mucous membrane
• C. Malignant tumors of the colon
• D. Benign tumours of the connective tissue

Answer 1

The correct option is B Malignant tumors of the skin or mucous membrane

Carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs, such as the liver or kidneys.
Sarcoma is a term used to describe a whole family of cancers that arise in the body's connective tissues.
Cancer of the colon is called as colon cancer or colorectal cancer.