Describe the six characteristics of living things

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)

What type of bonds link individual amino acids together?

Cancer cells spread to other parts of the body by entering the bloodstream. which of the following organs could prevent a cancer cell in the bloodstream from spreading, and why? a. the spleen, because it releases lymphocytes into the blood b. the peyer's patches, because they release lymphocytes into the blood c. the lymph nodes, because they release lymph into the blood d. the thymus, because it releases lymph into the blood