What is the single greatest risk for developing any type of cancer?
A. Advancing age
B. Cigarette smoking
C. Genetic predisposition
D. Declining immune function
A
Of all cancer cases, 77% occur in people older than 55 years of age (American Cancer Society, 2005). This higher incidence reflects a lifelong accumulation of DNA mutations that result in cell changes and cancer. Older adults may not be able to repair these mutations as they once did. Immune function, especially cell-mediated immunity, is also reduced in the older adult.
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a. Polydactyl b. Cleft lip and palate c. Ventral septal defect d. Ambiguous genitalia
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A) 1 to 2 (4-oz) glasses per day C) 8 to 10 (8-oz) glasses per day B) 5 to 6 (6-oz) glasses per day D) 16 to 20 (12-oz) glasses per day