Asked by Jaime Alvarez on May 03, 2024
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Which of the following is associated with cancer?
A) It can establish new tumors distant from the site of the primary tumor.
B) It forms new blood vessels and brings nutrients and oxygen to the tumor.
C) Cancer cells can undergo cell division repeatedly and indefinitely.
D) Tumors invade surrounding tissues and are filtered by lymph nodes.
E) All of the answer choices describe cancer.
Primary Tumor
The original tumor in the body where cancer starts, before potentially spreading to other locations.
Lymph Nodes
Small, bean-shaped structures that produce and store cells that help fight infection and disease and are a part of the lymphatic system.
- Pinpoint the contributors to mutations and oncogenesis.
Verified Answer
AH
ASIIMWE HARRIETMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the answer choices describe characteristics commonly associated with cancer. Cancer cells can establish new tumors in distant locations, form new blood vessels to support tumor growth, undergo uncontrolled and indefinite cell division, invade surrounding tissues and potentially spread to other areas of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the contributors to mutations and oncogenesis.