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big1devin

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on: Aug 6, 2018

A polyp is a

A) component of a healthy colon. B) blood test to screen for colon cancer.
C) cancerous growth in the colon or rectum. D) benign growth in the colon or rectum.

Question 2

A factor that lowers the risk for colon cancer and rectal cancer is

A) a diet high in fiber. B) a family history of polyps.
C) age over 50 years. D) colitis.

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jaygar71

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Reply #1 on: Aug 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A

big1devin

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Reply 2 on: Aug 6, 2018

Gracias!

kishoreddi

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TYSM

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