In the Future, It May Be Possible to Screen for a Number

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the future, it may be possible to screen for a number of different types of cancer by a simple blood test.If a blood test indicates a very early stage of lung cancer, where is the most likely place that the tumor will be growing?

• A)in the parietal pleural membrane
• B)in the wall of a large bronchus
• C)in the visceral pleural membrane
• D)in the wall of an alveolus

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