Which of the Following Is Currently the #1 Cause of Death

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is currently the #1 cause of death?

• A)pneumonia
• B)heart disease
• C)cancer
• D)tuberculosis

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Definitions:

Trypsin

An enzyme produced in the pancreas that helps digest proteins in the small intestine.

Chymotrypsin

An enzyme located in the small intestine that digests proteins into smaller peptide fragments.

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates, producing digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin.

Digestive System

A group of organs responsible for the breakdown of food, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste in organisms.