What is the primary difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor?
A) Malignant tumors can spread to distant sites in the body.
B) Benign tumors are made up of different types of cells than the surrounding tissue.
C) Benign tumors do not have symptoms.
D) Malignant tumors are always associated with fatal cancer cases.
A) Malignant tumors can spread to distant sites in the body.
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The combining form that means wrinkle is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements is not true of serotonin?
A. Serotonin is abundantly found in the prefrontal cortex. B. Its level in the brain is increased during success. C. It is inhibited as a result of negative social feedback. D. Its low level is linked to decreased feelings of aggression and depression. E. Its level is increased with exercise and time spent in the sunlight.
The best way to rescue a conscious drowning victim who is too far away to reach is to:
A) swim out to where the victim is. B) throw the victim a life preserver and encourage him to swim to shore. C) throw out a floating object tied to a rope and tow the victim to shore. D) wait for a friend and then proceed into the water.