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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Definitions:

Hyaline Cartilage

A translucent, bluish-white type of cartilage present in the joints, respiratory tract, and embryonic skeleton, providing support and flexibility.

Proximal Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone closest to the body's trunk.

Perforating Canal

Canals that run perpendicular to the Haversian canals in bone, connecting the blood and nerve supply of the periosteum to that of the Haversian canal.

Meatus

A natural passage or canal in the body, especially one that leads to the exterior, such as the auditory canal.