Question

(a) Differentiate between benign and malignant tumours.
(b) Why is colostrum a boon to the new born baby?

Answer 1

a). BENIGN TUMORS: > limited growth
> don’t spread to other parts of body.


MALIGNANT TUMORS: >unlimited growth.

> rapidly spreads (secondary metastasis)

>interfere with the function of immune system.



b). Colostrum helps baby to build a strong immune system.

> helps to prevent low blood sugar in new born.

> it is of Ig A type of immunity.

> creates a tough coating on baby’s stomach and so prevent illness.

Answer 2

(a) The difference between benign and malignant tumors are -

• Benign tumor have a slow growth rate while the Malignant tumor have the fast growth rate.
• The cells of Benign tumor are not cancerous while the cells of Malignant tumor are cancerous .
• The benign tumor are easy to remove while the Malignant tumor are hard to remove.

(b) Colostrum is a boon to the new born baby as they provide the immunity to new baby and also helps to prevent low blood sugar in new born baby.