Carcinogens & Free Radicals Flashcards
1
Q
Cigarettes
A
Chemicals that damage DNA
2
Q
Nitrates
A
Cured ham, bacon, lunch meats
3
Q
Alcohol
A
Irritating to the GI TRACT
4
Q
Bacteria
A
H. Pylori
5
Q
Viruses
A
HPV, hepatitis B, herpes simplex, Epstein Barr
6
Q
Free radicals
A
Come from normal metabolic processes or from exposure to carcinogens