Which of the Following Factors Markedly Increases the Risk of Developing

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors markedly increases the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the hard palate?

• A) Chewing betel quid
• B) Reverse smoking
• C) Chronic cigarette smoking
• D) Chronic alcohol abuse

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Definitions:

Beta-Amyloid Proteins

Proteins that can accumulate in the brain and form plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Senile Plaques

Deposits found in the brain, made up of beta-amyloid protein, associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twisted protein fibers that form within certain brain cells as people age. People with Alzheimer’s disease have an excessive number of such tangles.

Senile Plaques

Accumulations of beta-amyloid protein fragments in the brain, considered a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.