Explain the Difference Between a Benign and a Malignant Tumor

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Essay

Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor.

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Definitions:

Vasopressin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by reducing urine production; also known as antidiuretic hormone.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth.

Positron Emission Tomography

A nuclear medicine functional imaging technique used to observe metabolic processes in the body.

Blood Flow

The continuous movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to the body's cells while removing waste products.