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jeatrice

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The challenges our bodies face in defending cells against mutations include all the following EXCEPT
 
  A) some are more severe than the body can fix.
  B) the frequency of the encounter with the carcinogen can overwhelm the body's defenses.
  C) the body's defenses become inactive in response to the carcinogen.
  D) the number of natural killer cells can be reduced by stressors, such as tobacco.

Question 2

When cancer metastasizes, it
 
  A) becomes non-threatening.
  B) attacks one area of the body.
  C) reaches its full growth potential.
  D) spreads to another area of the body.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


jeatrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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