A Promising Approach to Cancer Prevention That Focuses More Frequent

question 155

Multiple Choice

A promising approach to cancer prevention that focuses more frequent screenings and exams on people who are at highest risk due to a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors is __________.

• A)risk stratification
• B)genome stratification
• C)genetic profiling
• D)high risk profiling

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Definitions:

Bolus

A term used to describe a mass of substance, especially chewed food at the moment of swallowing.

Pharyngeal Constriction

The process of tightening the pharyngeal muscles to assist in swallowing, crucial for moving food from the mouth to the esophagus.

Peristalsis

A sequence of muscular contractions resembling waves that propel food along the digestive system.

Segmentation

The division of body regions into segments, a common process in the development and organization of organisms.