When Does Metastasis Occur

question 25

Multiple Choice

When does metastasis occur?

• A)when a tumor grows and interferes with body functions
• B)when cancerous cells divide rapidly within an organ
• C)when cancer cells break off and invade other body parts
• D)when a nonmalignant cell grows slowly

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