Which term, meaning “new growth,” is another name for a tumor?

a. dysplasia
b. aplasia
c. heteroplasia
d. neoplasm
e. malignancy


ANSWER: d

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The systemic circulation begins with the ____ side of the heart

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A. autotrophs B. heterotrophs C. consumers D. decomposers E. detritivores

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