Quiz: Aristolochic Acid and Cancer

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1. Q1.How do health agencies classify aristolochic acid?

   AA probable (likely) human carcinogenBA possible human carcinogen (weaker evidence)CA known human carcinogen (strongest evidence)DNot classifiable — evidence is inconclusive

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2. Q2.According to this article, how are people most often exposed to aristolochic acid?

   ATaking herbal products that contain Aristolochia plantsBThere is no known way for people to be exposed to itCOnly by taking a prescription medicine for itDOnly through contact with the eyes

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3. Q3.Aristolochic acid is most strongly linked to which cancer?

   Abrain tumorsBCancers of the upper urinary tractCchildhood leukemiaDmelanoma of the skin

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4. Q4.What does it mean that aristolochic acid is classified as a carcinogen?

   AThat everyone exposed to it is certain to get cancerBThat it has been banned in every countryCThat there is no way to reduce exposure to itDThat it can cause cancer under some conditions — a hazard, not a measure of personal risk

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