A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue to see whether cancer cells are present. If they are not present, then the biopsy is said to be__________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: benign

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. prion. B. bacterium. C. fungus. D. virus. E. protozoan.

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The stroke volume of the heart can be increased by recruiting more cardiac muscle fibers into activity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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