Bruce has colorectal cancer that has spread to his lymphatic system. He is given a drug that is an angiogenesis inhibitor. The drug works by

A. cutting off the supply of ATP to cancer cells.
B. halting cell division only in tumor cells.
C. starving tumors by cutting off their blood supplies.
D. stimulating new blood vessels to serve tissue damaged by the cancer.


Answer: C

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