Which Factors May Increase a Patient's Risk of Developing Cancer

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which factors may increase a patient's risk of developing cancer of the pancreas?

• A) Diet high in carbohydrates and dairy products
• B) Cardiovascular disease and glaucoma
• C) Tea and cola consumption
• D) Cigarette smokers and people with diabetes mellitus

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied and demanded at the market equilibrium price.

Short-Run World Demand

Refers to the total quantity of a good or service that is demanded globally over a short period of time, with at least one factor of production held constant.

Citric Acid Cycle

Series of chemical reactions in which citric acid is converted into oxaloacetic acid, carbon dioxide is formed, and energy is released. The oxaloacetic acid can combine with acetyl-CoA to form citric acid and restart the cycle. The energy released is used to form NADH, FADH2, and ATP.

Electron-Transport Chain

Series of electron carriers in the inner mitochondrial membrane; they receive electrons from NADH and FADH2, using the electrons in the formation of ATP and water.