When a Malignant Tumour Spreads to Sites Distant from the Primary

question 138

Multiple Choice

When a malignant tumour spreads to sites distant from the primary tumour, the process is known as

• A) dysplasia.
• B) metastasis.
• C) hyperplasia.
• D) malignancy.

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Definitions:

ROE

Return on Equity, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity, indicating how effectively management is using shareholders’ funds to generate profit.

Debt Ratio

A financial metric that assesses a firm's level of indebtedness by dividing its total liabilities by its total assets.

Equity Multiplier

A financial leverage ratio that measures the portion of a company's assets that are financed by stockholders' equity.

Net Income

The company's net earnings following the subtraction of all costs and taxes from its income.