Campbell Essential Biology (6th Edition) - standalone book
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ISBN: 9780133917789
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece, Kelly A. Hogan
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Chapter 8, Problem 9SQ
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To determine:
The term of tumors that remain at the site of origin and that can migrate to other body tissues.
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Cancer is the uncontrolled division or growth of the cells. Due to uncontrolled division a mass of cells is formed which is known as tumors. If tumor remains at their original site they are called as benign tumor and if they start migrating to a new site and affect nearby cells they are known as malignant tumor.
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Which of the following are characteristics of benign tumors? Select all that apply.
They can migrate and grow in other tissues through metastasis.
They are slow growing.
They stay in their home tissue.
They grow quickly.
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a.They can migrate and grow in other tissues through metastasis.
b.They grow quickly.
c.They are slow growing.
d.They stay in their home tissue.
Which statement describes tumor cells?A. Tumor cells acquire a drive to proliferate that does not require an external inducing signalB. Tumor cells can change their attachment to induce spreading of the tumorC. Tumors often metastasizeD. All of the answers are correct
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