The liklihood that a Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) will form a new metastatic colony is very low. Which of the following factors limit the liklihood of a cancer cells metastatiszing to another tissue (select all that apply)? A. Anoikis B. Large size of cancer cells C. Adherence of cancer cell to platelets D. Hydrodynamic shear forces in circulation E. Lack of sromal support

The liklihood that a Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) will form a new metastatic colony is very low. Which of the following factors limit the liklihood of a cancer cells metastatiszing to another tissue (select all that apply)? A. Anoikis B. Large size of cancer cells C. Adherence of cancer cell to platelets D. Hydrodynamic shear forces in circulation E. Lack of sromal support

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 49RS

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