Cancer Is All of the Following EXCEPT

question 43

Multiple Choice

Cancer is all of the following EXCEPT

• A) a simple disease.
• B) capable of affecting different cells and tissues.
• C) characterized by uncontrolled cell division.
• D) capable of metastasizing.
• E) characterized by viable changes in cell characteristics.

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Definitions:

Spiral Organ

Organ of Corti; rests on the basilar membrane and consists of the hair cells that detect sound.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

The eighth cranial nerve, responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Cochlear

Relating to the cochlea, the spiral-shaped, inner ear structure essential for hearing.

Round Window

Membranous structure separating the scala tympani of the inner ear from the middle ear.