Asked by mercy garner on May 03, 2024
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Benign tumors:
A) are always harmless.
B) are usually localized.
C) can also metastasize.
D) contain normal cells.
Benign Tumors
Non-cancerous growths that do not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body.
Metastasize
The process by which cancer cells spread from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
- Outline the distinctions regarding growth, invasiveness, and the likelihood of metastasis between benign and malignant tumors.
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susana reyesMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Benign tumors are usually localized, meaning they do not spread to other parts of the body. However, they can still be harmful depending on their location and size. They are composed of normal cells, unlike cancerous tumors which contain abnormal cells that can metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the distinctions regarding growth, invasiveness, and the likelihood of metastasis between benign and malignant tumors.