Which of the Following Is True with Respect to Tumors

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with respect to tumors?

• A) A benign tumor is always harmless, whereas a malignant tumor can be fatal.
• B) A malignant tumor is usually encapsulated and can metastasize.
• C) A benign tumor can invade surrounding tissue, producing mutant cells, but it will not metastasize.
• D) A malignant tumor can invade surrounding tissue, produce mutant cells, and metastasize.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands throughout the body that produces hormones regulating important body functions.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the muscles and glands.

Somatic

Pertaining to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or spirit, often in context with sensory experiences or the voluntary nervous system.