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Zulu123

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on: Aug 20, 2018

Define cancer.

Question 2

As plasma glucose level rises following a meal, the beta cells of the pancreas release insulin and _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

rachel

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Cancer is a disorder of cell growth and regulation. As defined by the National Cancer Institute, cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues..

Answer to Question 2

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