A study of ____ indicated a connection between lower melatonin levels and a greater risk of breast cancer.
A) ER nurses
B) college students
C) high stress occupations
D) night-shift nurses
E) infants in high altitudes

Question

A study of ____ indicated a connection between lower melatonin levels and a greater risk of breast cancer.​
A) ​ER nurses
B) ​college students
C) ​high stress occupations
D) ​night-shift nurses
E) ​infants in high altitudes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that night-shift nurses, who are exposed to light during the night and thus may have disrupted melatonin production, have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. This is believed to be due to the role of melatonin in regulating circadian rhythms and its potential anti-cancer effects.

A Study of ____ Indicated a Connection Between Lower Melatonin