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Which of the following is carcinoma?

A
Cancer of lymph gland
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Cancer of muscle
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Cancer of blood
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Melanoma cancer of skin
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Solution

The correct option is D Melanoma cancer of skin
The most type of cancer in humans is carcinoma. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the tissue that lines the inner or outer surfaces of the body. They arises from cells orginating in the endodermal or ectodermal germ layer during embryogenisis. In carcinomas,abnormal cells divide without control. They are able to spread to other parts of the body but do not always. Carcinoma insitu stays in the cells where it started. Types of carcinoma:
basal cell carcinoma,squamous cell carcinoma,melanoma cancer of skin ,renal cell carcinaoma etc. Hence melanoma cancer of skin is carcinoma.
So, the correct answer is 'Melanoma cancer of skin'.

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