Thalidomide May Be Useful in Treating Tumors Due to Its

question 75

Multiple Choice

Thalidomide may be useful in treating tumors due to its ability to

• A) circulate through the blood supply to destroy tumor cells.
• B) reduce the blood supply used by tumors.
• C) prevent metastasis.
• D) promote encapsulation.

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