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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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is not a phase of hemostasis?

A) vascular spasm B) fibrinolysis C) platelet plug formation D) coagulation

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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

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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

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