Author Question: Which of the following are true regarding prostate cancer? (select all that apply) a. It is ... (Read 36 times)

charchew · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which of the following are true regarding prostate cancer? (select all that apply)

a. It is responsible for the majority of can-cer-related deaths in males.
b. It usually occurs before age 50.
c. It is the leading type of nonskin cancer in men in the United States.
d. It is more common in White men in the United States.
e. Prostate cancer death rates have been de-clining in the United States.

Question 2

Digestion begins in the mouth with salivary -amylase (ptyalin) that initiates the digestion of:

a. proteins.
b. carbohydrates.
c. fats.
d. amino acids.

recede · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, E
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed nonskin cancer in men in the United States with a lifetime risk for diagnosis currently estimated at 15.9. The incidence varies greatly world-wide, but it is still considered to be the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the sixth leading cause of death worldwide. Black men are more greatly affected. Rates have been declining.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Salivary amylase initiates the digestion of carbohydrates. Protein digestion occurs in the stomach and is influenced by pepsin. Fat digestion is aided by bile. Amino acids are not involved in the digestive process.