Benign Tumors Can Often Be Differentiated from Malignant Tumors Because

question 26

Multiple Choice

Benign tumors can often be differentiated from malignant tumors because benign tumors:

• A) often have systemic effects.
• B) contain cells showing increased mitosis and atypical rapid growth.
• C) are encapsulated and slow-growing.
• D) can metastasize or invade nearby tissue.

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Streptococcus

A genus of coccus (spherical) bacteria, many of which are responsible for diseases in humans and animals.

Bx

Biopsy, a medical test involving the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.

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Substances that adjust the immune response to a desired level, used especially in autoimmune diseases and organ transplantation.

Staphylococcus

A group of bacteria, often causing skin infections and sometimes pneumonia, septicemia, and endocarditis.