____ originates as a malignant tumor of the thin,scaly squamous cells of the epithelium;however,it can quickly spread to other body systems.
A) Actinic keratosis
B) Basal cell carcinoma
C) Malignant melanoma
D) Squamous cell carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma originates from squamous cells in the epithelium and can metastasize to other body systems. Actinic keratosis and basal cell carcinoma are also forms of skin cancer, but do not typically metastasize. Malignant melanoma originates from the pigment-producing cells of the skin, not the squamous cells.

____ Originates as a Malignant Tumor of the Thin,scaly Squamous