-When a cancer is said to have metastasized, it means that
A) it has stopped growing.
B) it has spread to other areas of the body.
C) it has been destroyed by the body's defenses.
D) it has broken through the epidermis and formed a freckle on the skin.
E) it has changed color and shrunk in size.

Question

-When a cancer is said to have metastasized, it means that
A) it has stopped growing. 
B) it has spread to other areas of the body. 
C) it has been destroyed by the body's defenses. 
D) it has broken through the epidermis and formed a freckle on the skin. 
E) it has changed color and shrunk in size.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Metastasis refers to the process by which cancer cells spread from the original (primary) site to other parts of the body, forming new (secondary) tumors. This can occur through the bloodstream, lymphatic system, or by direct extension to nearby tissues.

-When a Cancer Is Said to Have Metastasized, It Means