Question

What is adenocarcinoma?

Options

• Cancer arising from epithelial tissues of the skin

• Cancer of blood-forming tissues

• Cancer arising from glandular tissues

• Cancer arising from connective tissues

Answer 1

Adenocarcinoma is a major type of cancer that originates from glandular tissues throughout the body. Glands produce secretory products, and adenocarcinomas can occur in various organs including the lungs, colon, breast, and pancreas, making them a particularly common and diverse category of cancers.