Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)The circulatory layout may strongly influence the location of metastases.
B)A tumor's tendency to metastasize to particular tissues may reflect the tumor cells' ability to adapt to the microenvironment within those tissues.
C)Colon cancer most frequently metastasizes to the lungs.
D)A and B.
E)All of the above.

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Both statements A and B are true. The circulatory layout can affect the likelihood of metastases because certain tissues are more easily accessible to circulating tumor cells. Tumor cells that are able to adapt to specific microenvironments in certain tissues may be more likely to successfully metastasize to those tissues. However, statement C is false; colon cancer most frequently metastasizes to the liver. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE