PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

CELL DAMAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A substance that is known to cause cancer is called a
A
carcinogen
B
retrovirus
C
pathogen
D
paramecium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Substances known to cause cancer are called carcinogens. Coming into contact with a carcinogen does not mean you will get cancer. It depends on what you were exposed to, how often you were exposed, and how much you were exposed to, among other things.

Detailed explanation-2: -Any substance that causes cancer is known as a carcinogen. But simply because a substance has been designated as a carcinogen does not mean that the substance will necessarily cause cancer.

Detailed explanation-3: -NIOSHTIC No. Human chemical carcinogenesis is a multistage process that results from exposures, usually in the form of complex chemical mixtures, often encountered in the environment or through our lifestyle and diet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common carcinogens include alcohol, tobacco, processed meats, UV rays, radon, and asbestos.

Detailed explanation-5: -Any substance that causes cancer.

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