Define metastasis

What will be an ideal response?


The spread of cancer cells to other sites in the body.

Anatomy & Physiology

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Myoepithelial cells perform which of the following functions?

A. They cause milk ejection into lactiferous ducts. B. They stimulate uterine contractions during female orgasm. C. They sweep the egg into the uterine tube when it is ovulated. D. They cause contractions in the ductus deferens and epididymis so that sperm are pushed toward the penis. E. They cause ejection of glandular secretions from seminal vesicles.

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The congenital condition of ?crossed eyes? is also known as:

A) hemianopia B) hyperopia C) presbyopia D) strabismus E) myopia

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If a fetus does not get enough calcium by way of the mother's diet, the fetus will ________.

A. obtain calcium by converting it from other nutrients B. break down its own bones that have developed so far C. be unable to obtain any additional calcium and may not develop properly as a result D. obtain calcium from the mother's bones and teeth, weakening them

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The cells of the human body contain ____ chromosomes

a. 40 b. 46 c. 36 d. 42

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