Which of These Is an Example of Chemoprevention

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of chemoprevention?

• A) Research into a phytochemical from a plant which might inhibit cancer development.
• B) Research into the use of diet to cure cancer.
• C) Research into chemotherapy which might prevent cancer.
• D) Research into the use of chemotherapy to cure cancer.
• E) Research into cancer prevention in animals other than humans.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body expends energy or burns calories, crucial for maintaining basic physiological functions.

Weight Maintenance

The ability to keep one’s weight at a steady level, especially after losing weight.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

Fat Stores

Accumulations of fat tissue in the body used as a source of energy when needed.