Thalidomide may be useful in treating tumors due to its ability to
A) circulate through the blood supply to destroy tumor cells.
B) reduce the blood supply used by tumors.
C) prevent metastasis.
D) promote encapsulation.

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Thalidomide has been shown to be effective in reducing the blood supply (angiogenesis) used by tumors, which hinders tumor growth and survival. It does not directly destroy tumor cells or prevent metastasis, nor does it promote encapsulation.

Thalidomide May Be Useful in Treating Tumors Due to Its