J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2009

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    Which of the following causes prostate cancer?

    A)  Chromium                         

    B)  Cadmium oxide

    C)  Vinyl chloride                   

    D)  Aflatoxins

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     Any agent or factor that induces cancer is called carcinogen or carcinogenic factor, eg, cadmium oxide, which induces prostate cancer. Chromium and nickel compounds induce lung cancer, while vinyl chloride and aflatoxins induce liver cancer.


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