Answer to Question #177849 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for kylie

Question

 Which of the following is a benign tumour of small intestines?

1. Adenocarcinoma. 2. Polyp. 3. Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT). 4. Ulcer. 

Answer 1

The answer is 2. Polyp and 4.Ulcer

Most polyps are benign. Adenocarcinoma is a malignant cancer. Duodenal ulcers are noncancerous (benign). Occasionally, gastric ulcers can become cancerous (gastric cancer).

MALT is basically associated with the blood lymphocytes found on epithelial surfaces. MALT lymphoma of the small intestine are usually malignant and not benign.