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Identify the picture AT&T; LTE 12:46 PM 30% LO- ? © McGraw-Hill Education/Al Telser 20. A friend was recently diagnosed with a tumor called a glioma. From what basic type of tissue is the tumor derived? Can You Synthesize What You've Learned? 21. For each of the examples given, is the structure likely to fit in its entirety on a microscope slide? (Circle yes or no for each.) a. cross section of the humerus (the arm bone) Yes No b. cross section of the large intestine c. cross section of a pinky finger d. cross section of a small blood vessel e. cross section of a ureter (0.5 cm in diameter) Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 85 Reader Contents Notebook Bookmarks Figures
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20. Glioma refers to a type of tumour that arises from the supportive ( gluey) tissue of the brain. This supportive or glial tissue helps in keeping the neurons intact and in place and also helps in maintainence of their functions. These glial cells that can produce rumors are of three types.