NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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A carcinogenic chemical can ____
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harm you
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cause cancer
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cause death
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cause carcins to build up
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Certain chemicals, including benzene, beryllium, asbestos, vinyl chloride, and arsenic are known human carcinogens, meaning they have been found to cause cancer in humans. A person’s risk of developing cancer depends on how much, how long, how often, and when they are exposed to these chemicals.
Detailed explanation-2: -A carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer. This may be due to the ability to damage the genome or to the disruption of cellular metabolic processes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tobacco. Radon. Asbestos. Crispy, Brown Foods. Formaldehyde. Ultraviolet Rays. Alcohol. Processed Meat. More items •11-Aug-2022
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