When Cancer Develops in One Tissue and Spreads to Another

question 37

Multiple Choice

When cancer develops in one tissue and spreads to another via the blood or the lymph, the cancer is said to have undergone what process?

• A) differentiation
• B) metastasis
• C) cytokinesis
• D) mutation

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Definitions:

Genetic Predisposition

A hereditary likelihood of developing certain diseases or conditions based on one's genes.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, which can influence attraction and interpersonal relations.

Severity

The degree of intensity, seriousness, or harshness of a situation, condition, or disease.

Sympathetic Division

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, mobilizing energy and resources during times of stress or emergency.