Which one of the following statement is correct ?

Which one of the following statement is correct ?
  1. Malignant tumours may exhibit metastasis
  2. Patients who have undergone surgery are given cannabinoids to relieve pain.
  3. Benign tumours show the property of metastasis
  4. Heroin accelerates body functions.

Solution

Malignant tumours are cancerous and have the ability to metastasize, which means they can spread to other parts of the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system. This is one of the distinguishing characteristics of malignant tumors, unlike benign tumors, which are non-cancerous and generally do not spread.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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