Which of the Following Is Associated with an Increased Risk

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is associated with an increased risk for endometrial cancer?

• A) uterine fibroids
• B) daily aspirin regimen
• C) consuming more than two alcoholic drinks per day
• D) the use of an intrauterine device (IUD)

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonds

Weak bonds between partially positive hydrogen atoms and partially negative atoms, such as oxygen or nitrogen, important in the structure of water and biological molecules.

Cohesiveness

The characteristic of molecules or particles sticking together in a mass, important in various physical and biological processes.

Ionic Bonds

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another.

Polar Covalent Bonds

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons, but the electrons are not shared equally, leading to a distribution of charge.