In Addition to Chronically Drinking Too Much Alcohol, Which of the Following

question 12

Multiple Choice

In addition to chronically drinking too much alcohol, which of the following lifestyle behaviors heightens the risk of esophageal cancer?

• A) inactivity
• B) obesity
• C) smoking cigarettes
• D) eating a high- fat diet

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Definitions:

Loud Sound

An auditory experience characterized by high volume, potentially causing discomfort or hearing damage.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain involved in regulating many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature, and the release of various hormones.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate part of the brain for processing.

Perspires

The act of sweating, a bodily function for cooling and detoxification.