A Characteristic or Condition (Such as Smoking)that Occurs with Greater

question 46

Multiple Choice

A characteristic or condition (such as smoking) that occurs with greater frequency in people with a disease (such as lung cancer) than it does in disease-free people is known as a:

• A) pathogen.
• B) virus.
• C) risk factor.
• D) immunogen.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, which travel through the bloodstream to tissues or organs to regulate bodily functions.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of the body, responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, waste, and other substances.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone crucial for the development of male reproductive tissues, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics and influencing behaviors.