Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.
2. The majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason.
3. An oncogene is a gene involved in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.
4. Cigarette smoke is a complete carcinogen because it acts as both an initiator and a promoter.
5. Two significant actions a person can take to minimize his or her risk for cancer are to avoid tobacco and eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.



1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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