Author Question: Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor. What will be an ideal ... (Read 66 times)

809779 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the common causes and treatment for seizure disorders.

What will be an ideal response?

sabina576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A tumor is a mass of cells that grows in an uncontrolled manner and that serves no useful function. A benign tumor has no distinct border. In contrast, a malignant tumor is
encapsulated with a distinct border and can give rise to cells that form new tumors in different
parts of the body.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The most common causes of seizure disorders are scarring of the brain secondary to an injury, a stroke, or a growing tumor. Withdrawal from alcohol or barbiturates can lead to seizure disorder. Alcohol blocks NMDA receptors, and these receptors may show rebound activation when alcohol use is terminated. Anticonvulsant drugs that enhance the effectiveness of brain inhibitory synapses are the chief treatment for seizure disorder. A focus that induces seizure can be removed through neurosurgery.