Which statement indicates the patient has a correct understanding of metastasis? The most com-mon route of metastasis is through the blood vessels and:
a. lung tissue.
b. body cavities.
c. lymphatics.
d. connective tissues.
ANS: C
The most common route of metastasis is through the lymphatics, not lung tissue, body cavities, or connective tissues.
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