Which of the Following Statements May Best Explain the Relationship

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements may best explain the relationship between excess body fat and higher risk for cancers of the female reproductive system?

• A) Obese women are more sedentary, which promotes cancer development.
• B) The higher levels of body fat act as a reservoir of carcinogenic substances.
• C) Excess body fat produces more estrogen, which may promote tumour development.
• D) The greater food consumption of obese women provides a higher intake of naturally-occurring carcinogens.

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Definitions:

Subconscious

Part of the mind that operates below the level of conscious awareness, storing memories, desires, and experiences that influence conscious thought and behavior indirectly.

Id

The Id is a concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the part of the psyche that is the source of instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of primitive needs.

Ego

Part of Sigmund Freud's model of the psyche, the ego represents the realistic part that mediates between the desires of the id, the demands of the environment, and the moral standards of the superego.

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory representing the ethical or moral self, which contains societal standards, ideals, and prohibitions.