Question

question 14
a benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor in that a benign tumor

1. is cancerous.
2. spreads from the original site.
3. does not invade surrounding tissues (metastasize).
4. is more deadly

Explanation:

A benign tumor is non - cancerous. Malignant tumors are cancerous and can spread (metastasize) from the original site and are more deadly. Benign tumors do not invade surrounding tissues (metastasize) like malignant tumors do.

Answer:

1. does not invade surrounding tissues (metastasize).