The Key Distinction Between Malignant and Benign Tumors Is That

question 83

Multiple Choice

The key distinction between malignant and benign tumors is that

• A) malignant tumors mostly appear within structures that are adjacent to large blood vessels.
• B) a benign tumor is encapsulated by a distinct border.
• C) benign tumors are invariably larger than malignant tumors.
• D) malignant tumors arise from neurons rather than glia.
• E) benign tumors induce apoptosis but malignant tumors do not.

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