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Which of the following is NOT a typical difference factor between benign and malignant tumors?

Which of the following is NOT a typical difference factor between benign and malignant tumors? Correct Answer size of the tumor

Explanation:-

  • Size of the tumor is not a typical difference factor whereas characteristics such as growth rate, encapsulation, cell differentiation, the morphology of cells, and treatment differ.

Table Key Features of benign and malignant tumors

 Benign Tumors  Malignant tumor
 Cells tend not to spread  Cells can spread
 The rate of cell division is slow (cell differentiation)  Cell division is uncontrolled and abnormal
 The tumor is confined to a specific, localized area (Encapsulation)  Mostly, malignant tumors are not encapsulated.
 Do not metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body  Often invade basal membrane that surrounds nearby healthy tissue. Can spread via bloodstream or lymphatic system
 Shape, chromosomes, and DNA of cells appear normal  Cells have abnormal chromosomes and DNA characterized by large, dark nuclei; may have an abnormal shape
 Do not secrete hormones or other substances (except pheochromocytomas)  Can secrete substances that cause fatigue and weight loss (paraneoplastic syndrome)

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