3.8.2.3: Cancer

Question 1

What is a benign tumour? (4)

Answer 1

• Slow growing
• They are surrounded by a capsule and remain compact so don’t metastasise
• Less likely to be life threatening but can disrupt vital function of an organ
• Cell nucleus has a normal appearance

Question 2

What is a benign tumour? (4)

Answer 2

• Grow rapidly
• Not surrounded by a capsule and can grow projections into tissues so do metastasise
• More likely to be life threatening as abnormal tissues replaces regular tissue
• Cell nucleus larger and darker