Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781260256000
Author: SALADIN
Publisher: MCG
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To determine: The types of cells involved in each type of skin cancer.

Introduction: Most frequently, skin that has been exposed to the sun gets skin cancer, which is the abnormal proliferation of skin cells. However, this prevalent type of cancer can also develop on parts of your skin that are not often exposed to sunlight. Melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma are the three main kinds of skin cancer.

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