Carcinogens & Free Radicals Flashcards

1
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Cigarettes

A

Chemicals that damage DNA

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2
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Nitrates

A

Cured ham, bacon, lunch meats

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3
Q

Alcohol

A

Irritating to the GI TRACT

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4
Q

Bacteria

A

H. Pylori

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5
Q

Viruses

A

HPV, hepatitis B, herpes simplex, Epstein Barr

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6
Q

Free radicals

A

Come from normal metabolic processes or from exposure to carcinogens

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