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karateprodigy

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on: Jul 12, 2018
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding cancer risks?
 
  A) If a close family member has had cancer, you have a 50 percent chance of developing the same cancer.
  B) Scientists believe that about 5 to 10 percent of all cancers are strongly hereditary.
  C) Breast cancer does not appear to run in families.
  D) Colon cancer does not appear to show a familial pattern.

Question 2

Boils, acne, and infected wounds are all associated with
 
  A) a rapidly spreading virus.
  B) unsanitary hygiene practices.
  C) staph infections.
  D) parasitic infestation.


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nekcihc358

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Excellent

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