What Is the Primary Difference Between a Benign Tumor and a Malignant

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor?

• A)Malignant tumors can spread to other sites in the body.
• B)Benign tumors do not have symptoms.
• C)Malignant tumors are more difficult to detect.
• D)Benign tumors are made up of different types of cells than the surrounding tissue.

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