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jparksx

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Which type of cancer is considered the most aggressive?
 
  a. malignant melanoma
  b. squamous cell carcinoma
  c. basal cell carcinoma
  d. all are equally aggressive

Question 2

What does the acronym AIDS stand for?
 
  A) auto immune disease syndrome
  B) adult infectious disease syndrome
  C) acquired immune deficiency syndrome
  D) Red Cross aid programs for patients in Africa



jessofishing

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Answer to Question 1

a
Explanation:
a. malignant melanoma: correct
b. squamous cell carcinoma: skin cancer that may go into deeper tissue but does not generally metastasize
c. basal cell carcinoma: skin cancer in basal cell layer of epidermis; rarely metastasizes
d. all are equally aggressive: they are not equally aggressive

Answer to Question 2

C



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