Describe lung cancer

What will be an ideal response?


Lung cancer is an aggressive class of malignancies that affect the epithelial cells lining the conducting passageways, mucous glands, and alveoli. More people die from lung cancer than from any other type of cancer.

Anatomy & Physiology

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A) Development of secondary sex characteristics B) Libido C) Sperm production D) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion E) Development of secondary sex organs

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Which ribs are floating ribs?

A. 1–7 B. 8–12 C. 11–12 D. None of the above

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The ________ is composed of a cell body and two types of cellular processes: dendrites and an axon

A) erythrocyte B) neuron C) leukocyte D) glial cell

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Metabolic alkalosis may be caused by

A) gastric lavage ("stomach pumping"). B) taking too many antacids. C) prolonged vomiting. D) all of the above.

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