The process by which cancer cells break away from a tumor and spread to other parts of the body is called ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
metastasis
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Contraction of the serratus posterior inferior contributes to forced expiration
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is not a phase of hemostasis?
A) vascular spasm B) fibrinolysis C) platelet plug formation D) coagulation
This figure shows the spinal cord and spinal nerves. What structure does number 1 indicate?
A. Posterior rootlets B. Dura mater C. Cauda equina D. Conus medullaris E. Filum terminale
A doctor puts his stethoscope on a patient's chest over the location of the heart and hears a swishing sound. Which of the following conditions is the best diagnosis for the patient's condition?
a. angina pectoris b. myocardial infarction c. incompetent cardiac valve d. cardiac tamponade