In malignant tumors, the cells proliferate, grow rapidly and move to other parts of the body to form new tumors. This stage of disease is called
A
Metagenesis
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B
Metastasis
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C
Teratogenesis
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D
Mitosis
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Solution
The correct option is B Metastasis In the case of a malignant tumor, the cells divide more rapidly as they are inclined to grow faster and are more invasive. At times, a few cells break off from the tumorigenic mass and find their way into the bloodstream. Blood takes this tumour to different parts of the body. They get attached to a new part and grows into a new tumour. This is known as metastasis.