NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
Type of Tumor Characteristic A. Benign tumor 1. Spreads to distant sites via blood B. Malignant tumor 2. Remains confined to original location C. Neoplastic cells 3. Rapidly dividing and damaging surrounding tissues D. Metastasis 4. Most feared property of malignant tumors
Options
- AA-3; B-2; C-1; D-4
- BA-2; B-3; C-1; D-4
- CA-2; B-1; C-3; D-4
- DA-2; B-3; C-4; D-1
Correct answer
C. A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4
Step-by-step solution
Benign tumors remain localized and do not spread. Malignant tumors are characterized by rapidly dividing cells that invade nearby tissues. Neoplastic cells in malignant tumors can spread via the bloodstream to form new tumors. Metastasis is the process by which malignant tumors spread to distant parts of the body.