All the Following Are Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

question 36

Multiple Choice

All the following are strategies to reduce your risk of cancer, EXCEPT:

• A) avoid tobacco.
• B) control diet and weight.
• C) get adequate sunshine.
• D) avoid environmental and occupational carcinogens.

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Definitions:

Meiosis

Cell division that results in the formation of gametes. Consists of two divisions, which result in one (female) or four (male) gametes, each of which contains one-half the number of chromosomes in the parent cell.

Chromosome Number

The total number of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell, which varies among different species.

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that carry half the genetic information of an individual, essential for sexual reproduction.

Trisomy 21

A genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, leading to Down syndrome, characterized by distinct facial features, intellectual disabilities, and potential for various health issues.