The Spread of Cancers to Other Parts of the Body

question 58

Multiple Choice

The spread of cancers to other parts of the body from the primary site through the blood or lymphatic system is called

• A) osmosis
• B) leukocytosis
• C) metastasis
• D) metamorphosis

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Definitions:

Blood

A vital liquid circulating in the bodies of many organisms, which delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen, and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

Surgical Instruments

Tools and devices used by surgeons during operations to perform a variety of tasks, including cutting, dissecting, and suturing.

Medical Asepsis

The practice of preventing the spread of disease-causing organisms and reducing the risk of infections.

Special Protein

Unique or specific proteins that have distinct functions in biological processes or diseases, often used in a medical or scientific context.