Question

question 3 (mandatory) (2 points)
abnormal cell division that does not pose a threat to surrounding tissues is termed
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o a) malignant
b) benign
o c) metastatic
d) carcinogenic
e) repressed

Explanation:

• Malignant tumors invade and damage surrounding tissues.
• Benign tumors grow slowly, are not cancerous, and do not pose a threat to surrounding tissues.
• Metastatic refers to the spread of cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body.
• Carcinogenic means causing cancer.
• Repressed is not related to the description of cell division in this context.

Answer:

B. benign