Where Does Cancer Rank in Terms of Causes of Mortality

question 12

Multiple Choice

Where does cancer rank in terms of causes of mortality in the United States?

• A) 1st
• B) 2nd
• C) 3rd
• D) 4th
• E) 5th

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Definitions:

Bronchus

Airway connecting the trachea to a lung.

Alveoli

Small pulmonary vesicles where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the respiratory process.

Larynx

The larynx, also known as the voice box, is an organ in the top of the neck involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Vocal Cords

Paired bands of muscle tissue in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound for speech.