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DyllonKazuo

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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.


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brbarasa

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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