Which of the Following Is True of Colon Cancer

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of colon cancer?

• A)High fiber and whole grain intake may reduce the risk.
• B)Changes in DNA underlie the development of colonic tumors.
• C)Environmental carcinogens are thought to cause many cancers.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Phineas Gage

was a railroad worker whose survival of a severe brain injury helped scientists understand more about the brain and personality.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing auditory information, language, and emotional response.

Broca's

Related to an area in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain, involved in language processing, speech production, and comprehension.