Melanoma Usually Appears at the Site of a Preexisting Mole

question 100

True/False

Melanoma usually appears at the site of a preexisting mole.

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Definitions:

Compact Bone

the dense, hard layer of bone tissue that lies underneath the periosteum, providing strength and structure to bones.

Dense Fibrous

Refers to connective tissues rich in collagen fibers that provide strength, support, and flexibility to structures such as tendons and ligaments.

Tight Junction

Junction between cells when adjacent plasma membrane proteins join to form an impermeable barrier.

Basement Membrane

A thin, fibrous structure that lies underneath epithelial cells, providing support and anchorage, and acting as a barrier against the spread of cells.