How Do Neoplastic Cells Survive After They Detach from the Originating

question 34

Multiple Choice

How do neoplastic cells survive after they detach from the originating cell?

• A) By extending the matrix from the primary cell of origin to adjacent cells
• B) By exchanging enzymes and cytokines with originating cells
• C) By recruiting growth factors from the extracellular matrix
• D) By extending finger-like projections into originating cells

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