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DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which statement indicates the patient has a correct understanding of metastasis? The most com-mon route of metastasis is through the blood vessels and:

a. lung tissue.
b. body cavities.
c. lymphatics.
d. connective tissues.

Question 2

The most important environmental risk factor for cancer is exposure to:

a. ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
b. radon.
c. estrogen.
d. cigarette smoke.

brbarasa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The most common route of metastasis is through the lymphatics, not lung tissue, body cavities, or connective tissues.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
UV radiation is an important risk factor as are radon and estrogen exposure, but cigarette smok-ing remains the most important cause of cancer.