Understanding Cancer, Tumor, and Metastasis
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What is the main characteristic of a malignant tumor?

  • They are usually not life-threatening
  • They do not pose a serious health risk
  • They can invade surrounding tissues and metastasize (correct)
  • They do not spread to other parts of the body
  • Which term best describes the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to other parts of the body?

  • Tumor formation
  • Cancer progression
  • Metastasis (correct)
  • Benign growth
  • What distinguishes a benign tumor from a malignant tumor?

  • Benign tumors are always life-threatening
  • Malignant tumors can invade surrounding tissues (correct)
  • Benign tumors can metastasize
  • Malignant tumors do not grow rapidly
  • In the context of cancer, what does the term 'uncontrolled growth' refer to?

    <p>Abnormal cells multiplying rapidly without regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between benign and malignant tumors?

    <p>Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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