A tumor composed of star-shaped neuroglial cells is called:

A) astrocytoma.
B) carcinoma.
C) glioma.
D) nephroblastoma.


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) A carcinoma is composed of epithelial tissue.
C) A glioma is a cancerous tumor of the brain.
D) Nephroblastoma is a cancerous tumor of the kidney.

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