Asked by Brandon Bilbo on May 18, 2024

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Which of the following is a similarity between benign tumors and malignant tumors?

A) Both are cancerous and pose a threat to life.
B) Both invade and destroy surrounding tissues.
C) Both release cells that form metastases.
D) Both are formed by uncontrollable growth of cells.

Benign Tumors

Non-cancerous growths in the body that are usually localized and do not spread to other parts, often not posing a serious health risk.

Malignant

A term often used to describe cancerous tumors that can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

Metastases

The spread of cancer cells from the original tumor site to other parts of the body, forming new tumors.

  • Detail the properties and outcomes of cancer, clearly distinguishing between benign and malignant growths.
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clide chaukeMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Both benign and malignant tumors are characterized by the uncontrollable growth of cells. However, benign tumors do not invade surrounding tissues or form metastases, unlike malignant tumors.