Which Statement Supports the Hypothesis That Intestinal Polyps Are Benign

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement supports the hypothesis that intestinal polyps are benign neoplasms and the first stage in the development of colon cancer?

• A) Cancer cells accumulate slower than noncancer cells.
• B) An accumulation of mutations in specific genes is required for the development of cancer.
• C) Tumor invasion and metastasis progress more slowly in the gastrointestinal tract.
• D) Apoptosis is triggered by diverse stimuli, including excessive growth.

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Definitions:

Livestock

Domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as meat, milk, and wool.

Peons

Historically, laborers or workers in Latin America who were indebted to their employers, often working for little or no pay to pay off a debt.

Serfs

Laborers in feudal society who were bound to work on their lord's estate, possessing limited freedom.

Ju/'hoansi Land Ownership

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