Which causes are not part of the etiology of cancer?

1. Biological causes
2. Chemical causes
3. Structural causes
4. Physical causes


Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Biological causes, such as some viruses, are causes of cancer.
Rationale 2: Chemical causes, such as tobacco, alcohol, and asbestos, are causes of cancer.
Rationale 3: Structural causes are not included in the etiology of cancer.
Rationale 4: Physical causes, such as UV light, are causes of cancer.
Global Rationale: The etiology of cancer may be chemical (such as tobacco, alcohol, and asbestos), physical (such as UV light), or biologic (such as viruses). Structural causes are not included in the etiology of cancer.

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