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What is the main characteristic of a malignant tumor?
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?
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?
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?
In the context of cancer, what does the term 'uncontrolled growth' refer to?
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What is the primary difference between benign and malignant tumors?
What is the primary difference between benign and malignant tumors?
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