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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of malignant tumors compared to benign tumors?

  1. A.They remain confined to their original location
  2. B.They show contact inhibition
  3. C.They exhibit metastasis
  4. D.They grow at a very slow rate
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Correct answer: CThey exhibit metastasis

Solution

  1. Benign tumors are encapsulated and do not spread to other parts of the body.
  2. Malignant tumors lack contact inhibition and invade surrounding tissues.
  3. The property of spreading to distant sites via blood or lymph is called metastasis.
  4. Hence the answer is (C).

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