HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CHRONIC DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of tumor is being described:Slow growing Not dangerous Does not spread
A
Malignant
B
Benign
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A benign tumor is not malignant. It grows more slowly, has even borders and doesn’t spread to other parts of your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Benign tumors are those that stay in their primary location without invading other sites of the body. They do not spread to local structures or to distant parts of the body. Benign tumors tend to grow slowly and have distinct borders. Benign tumors are not usually problematic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that usually grows slowly. Carcinoid tumors are cancerous, but have been called cancer in slow motion, because if you have a carcinoid tumor, you may have it for many years and never know it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Benign tumors tend to grow slowly and do not spread. Malignant tumors can grow rapidly, invade and destroy nearby normal tissues, and spread throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lipomas grow from fat cells. They are the most common benign tumor in adults, often found in the neck, shoulders, back, or arms. Lipomas are slow growing, usually round and movable, and soft to the touch.

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