Which of the following is true of cancer?
A) Although it can originate anywhere in the body, cancer is one single disorder.
B) In almost all cases, the role of diet in cancer is to protect against its development.
C) Among environmental risk factors, the two known to cause cancer are radiation and smoking.
D) There are many cancers, and they have different characteristics.
E) While not a risk factor for cancer, obesity increases the risk of dying from cancer because fat cells interfere with chemotherapy.

Question

Which of the following is true of cancer? 
A) Although it can originate anywhere in the body, cancer is one single disorder. 
B) In almost all cases, the role of diet in cancer is to protect against its development. 
C) Among environmental risk factors, the two known to cause cancer are radiation and smoking. 
D) There are many cancers, and they have different characteristics. 
E) While not a risk factor for cancer, obesity increases the risk of dying from cancer because fat cells interfere with chemotherapy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There are many different types of cancer that have different characteristics, such as their location, symptoms, and treatments.

Answer: C
 Known environmental risk factors for cancer include exposure to ionizing radiation (such as from X-rays) and smoking tobacco.

Answer: E
 Obesity itself is not a risk factor for developing cancer, but it can increase the risk of dying from certain types of cancer because fat cells can interfere with chemotherapy treatment.

A and B are incorrect statements.

Which of the Following Is True of Cancer