What Do Obesity and Alcohol Use Have in Common That

question 21

Multiple Choice

What do obesity and alcohol use have in common that increases breast cancer risk?

• A)They increase glucose levels in the blood.
• B)They increase estrogen levels in the blood.
• C)They raise LDL cholesterol.
• D)They slow the rate of cell growth.

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Definitions:

Nervous Stimulation

A process involving the activation or excitation of nerve cells or the nervous system, leading to a physiological response.

Specific Receptor

A specialized cell or molecule that recognizes and binds to a particular ligand, such as a neurotransmitter or hormone, to initiate a cellular response.

Endocrine Glands

Endocrine glands are ductless glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the blood circulation, affecting the function of distant target organs.

Frequency-Modulated

Pertains to a method of encoding information using the frequency variation of a carrier wave.