Question

chapter 5 end of chapter review question 17
1 part | -- of 1 point

the most dangerous type of skin cancer is ______.

melanoma

basal cell carcinoma

squamous cell carcinoma

all types of skin cancers are equally dangerous.

Explanation:

To determine the most dangerous skin cancer, we analyze each option:

• Melanoma: Arises from melanocytes, can spread quickly to other organs, making it the most dangerous.
• Basal cell carcinoma: Grows slowly, rarely metastasizes, less dangerous.
• Squamous cell carcinoma: Can metastasize but less aggressively than melanoma.
• "All equal" is incorrect as melanoma is more aggressive.

Answer:

A. melanoma