Question

A metastasis is _________. select one:

a. a secondary tumor in a different part of the body that arises from a cell from the primary tumor.
b. a cell that is dividing in defiance of normal constraints.
c. a part of the primary tumor that has invaded the surrounding tissue.
d. the portion of the cancerous tumor that displays genetic instability.

Answer 1

I think metastasis is a secondary tumor in a different part of the body that arises from a cells from the primary tumor. Metastasis means the spread of cancer cells. Cancer cells may break away from a primary tumor and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system and is then spread to other parts of the body.