Chapter 7.5 Alcohol and other carcinogens Flashcards
1
Q
What organ does alcohol damage?
A
Alcohol damages the liver and causes cirrhosis and liver cancer.
2
Q
What is the definition of a carcinogen?
A
A carcinogen is any substance. Several radioactive substances are considered carcinogens, but their carcinogenic activity is attributed to the radiation, for example gamma rays and alpha particles, which they emit.
3
Q
Name four different carcinogens.
A
- Arsenic and its compounds
- Asbestos
- Benzene
- Beryllium and its compounds
4
Q
What UV light from the sun increase the risk of?
A
This is increases the risk of skin cancers such as melanoma.
5
Q
What can long-term heavy alcohol use cause damage to?
A
Long-term heavy alcohol use causes damage to the brain.
