Which of the Following Is True of a Benign Brain

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a benign brain tumor?

• A) Benign tumors cause damage through glutamate release.
• B) Benign tumors damage brain tissue by infiltration.
• C) The flow of CSF can be increased by a growing benign tumor.
• D) Benign tumors are encapsulated.
• E) Benign tumors induce apoptosis cascades which kill neurons.

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