Question

select the correct answer.

which kind of tumor grows slowly and is surrounded by membranes that prevent it from spreading from the original site?

benign

metastasis

malignant

Explanation:

Analyze the tumor characteristics

The question asks for a type of tumor that:

1. Grows slowly.
2. Is surrounded by membranes (encapsulated) that prevent it from spreading from the original site.

Evaluate the options

• benign: These tumors grow slowly, do not invade nearby tissues, and are typically encapsulated by a membrane, preventing them from spreading.
• metastasis: This is the process by which cancer cells spread from the original site to other parts of the body, not a type of tumor itself.
• malignant: These tumors grow rapidly, are invasive, lack a surrounding membrane, and can spread to other parts of the body (metastasize).

Determine the correct answer

The description perfectly matches the definition of a benign tumor.

Answer:

• benign (Correct answer)
• metastasis
• malignant