A Woman's Social Media Feed Includes Many Contradictory Articles About

question 58

Multiple Choice

A woman's social media feed includes many contradictory articles about breast cancer.
Which headline accurately highlights what women can do to decrease their risk of developing breast cancer?

• A) No Way to Reduce Risk: Focus on Mammograms
• B) Only One Way to Reduce Risk: Get a Double Mastectomy
• C) It's All in Your Hands: Change Your Life Completely to Erase Risk
• D) Two Ways to Reduce Risk: Exercise and Lose Weight
• E) Birth Control Pills and Wine: Two Surprising Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer

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Definitions:

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content but may carry different alleles.

Trisomy 21

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome, also known as Down syndrome.

Genetic Imbalance

A condition where there is a discrepancy in the number or structure of chromosomes, often leading to developmental issues or diseases.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections, involving the extraction of amniotic fluid using a syringe.