The key distinction between malignant and benign tumors is that
a. malignant tumors mostly appear within structures that are adjacent to large blood vessels.
b. a benign tumor is encapsulated by a distinct border.
c. benign tumors are invariably larger than malignant tumors.
d. malignant tumors arise from neurons rather than glia.
e. benign tumors induce apoptosis but malignant tumors do not.
Answer: b. a benign tumor is encapsulated by a distinct border.
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