The following characteristics are common in malignant tumors
a. Usually contained within a capsule
b. Divide and multiply in the same manner as normal cells
c. Proliferate and respond to treatment
d. Progress and destroy surrounding tissues while spreading to distant parts of the body
D
Malignant tumors destroy surrounding tissues and may spread to distant parts of the body causing a secondary tumor to grow in that area. Malignant cells divide and multiply but not in the same manner as normal parent cells and are rarely contained within a capsule.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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