The Fact That Many Cancers Run in Families May Be

question 56

Multiple Choice

The fact that many cancers run in families may be explained by

• A) lifestyle factors that may influence the development of cancer.
• B) a genetically inherited predisposition to cancer.
• C) a shared vulnerability to infectious agents implicated in the development of some cancers.
• D) sociocultural development of cancer.
• E) ethnic differences in the development of certain cancers.

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Definitions:

Short-Run Equilibrium

A condition in a market or economy where all forces are balanced, but only temporarily; prices and output may change until a long-run equilibrium is achieved.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A condition where an economy or market achieves a stable state after adjustments, where supply equals demand over an extended period.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of sellers and buyers, free entry and exit, and a product that is homogeneous across producers.

P = MC

An economic condition where price equals marginal cost, indicating optimal resource allocation in perfectly competitive markets.