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fbq8i · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Choose the answer below that best describes the difference between a carcinoma and a sarcoma.

A. A carcinoma is a malignant tumor; a sarcoma is usually benign.
B. A carcinoma arises from surface, glandular, or parenchymal epithelial tissues; a sarcoma arises from other primary tissues.
C. A carcinoma occurs only in solid tissues; a sarcoma is restricted to bodily fluids and blood-forming tissues.
D. A carcinoma exhibits different growth behavior from a sarcoma.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding breast sarcoma is UNTRUE?

A. It is rare compared to a carcinoma of the breast.
B. It may involve the fibrous tissues and blood vessels of the breast.
C. It can grow quickly into a large tumor.
D. It can be treated without surgery.
E. It can metastasize widely.