5 Questions
Which type of lymphoma is most strongly linked to gastric infections with H. pylori?
MALT lymphoma
Which type of agents directly damage DNA without the need for metabolic conversion to become carcinogenic?
Direct-Acting Agents
What stimulates the proliferation of mutated cells following exposure to mutagens or initiators?
Promoters
Which of the following is NOT an example of a human carcinogen mentioned in the text?
Cytokines
What causes cachexia, defined as a progressive loss of body fat and lean body mass?
Release of Cytokines by Tumor or Host
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