What are the most common primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors in adults?
a. Meningiomas
b. Oligodendrogliomas
c. Astrocytomas
d. Ependymomas
ANS: C
Astrocytomas are the most common primary tumors in the CNS, accounting for over 50%. Men-ingioma tumors usually originate from the arachnoidal (meningeal) cap cells in the dura mater and account for 30% of tumors. Oligodendrogliomas account for about 2% of tumors. Ependymomas are more common in children.
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