Define cancer


Cancer is a disorder of cell growth and regulation. As defined by the National Cancer Institute, "cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues.".

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Which of the following individuals would be MOST resistant to weight gain and obesity?

A. a person with a thrifty gene(s) B. a person who is insensitive to the effects of leptin C. a person with more uncoupling proteins D. a person with fewer, less active uncoupling proteins

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An individual who is ____ would be eligible for Medicare benefits

a. living on an income below the poverty line b. retired from fulltime employment c. eligible for Social Security disability programs for 24 months d. living in a state that has health insurance benefits

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Which of the following is a sugar alcohol?

A. xylitol B. saccharin C. high fructose corn syrup D. glycogen

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A drawback of glycogen super compensation method is that it can cause ___.

a. Body tremors and rashes b. Hypoglycemia and irritability c. Numbness and double-vision d. Hay fever and eczema

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