If a Patient Has Cancer and Is Being Treated with Chemotherapy,the

question 13

Multiple Choice

If a patient has cancer and is being treated with chemotherapy,the greatest food safety concern is

• A) avoiding pesticide residues.
• B) potential food-drug interactions.
• C) choosing natural food products.
• D) preventing foodborne illness.

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Definitions:

Uterine Lining

The layer of cells that lines the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

Fertilized Egg

An egg cell that has been penetrated by a sperm cell, initiating the development of a new organism.

Estrogens

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.

Progesterone

A hormone released by the ovaries that plays a role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.