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melly21297

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What are free radicals?
 a. Chemicals in some animal foods thought to promote certain cancers.
  b. Dietary supplements that reduce the risk of skin cancer.
  c. Toxic compounds created in the body that may contribute to certain chronic diseases.
  d. Compounds abundant in the Mediterranean diet that reduce the risk of heart disease.

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as being a cancer initiator?
 a. Ultraviolet light
  b. Cigarettes
  c. Excess alcohol
  d. Lack of physical activity
  e. a and b


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hanadaa

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

e


melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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