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tiara099

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The genetic link that is associated with risk for cancer can be attributed to
 
  A) a cancerous gene being passed through the family blood line.
  B) a defective version of a protective gene passed through the family blood line.
  C) similar hormonal levels evident in family members of the same sex.
  D) behaviors such as smoking that may affect genetic predisposition through the family blood line.

Question 2

What are the signs of a person having a heart attack and what action should you take for the person in trouble?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Signs and symptoms include lightheadedness, pain, pressure, or squeezing across the middle or center of chest, pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea, weakness, and extreme fatigue. Treatment from a by-stander includes first, calling 9-1-1, next, try to give the person an aspirin or nitroglycerin pill. If the person is unconscious, begin hands-only CPR until professional help arrives.


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