Alcohol Is a Risk Factor for Which Type of Cancer

question 20

Multiple Choice

Alcohol is a risk factor for which type of cancer?

• A) breast
• B) liver
• C) colon
• D) breast, colon, and liver

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Definitions:

Overweight

A condition characterized by having more body fat than is optimally healthy, often measured by a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Glucose

A basic glucose form essential for energy in living beings and a component found in several carbohydrate types.

Adipose Tissue

A loose connective tissue composed primarily of adipocytes, responsible for storing energy as fat.