Quiz: Saccharin and Cancer

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1. Q1.How do health agencies classify saccharin?

   ANot classifiable — evidence is inconclusiveBA known human carcinogen (strongest evidence)CA probable (likely) human carcinogenDA possible human carcinogen (weaker evidence)

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

   AThere is no known way for people to be exposed to itBOnly by taking a prescription medicine for itCConsuming saccharin in sweeteners and diet productsDOnly through contact with the eyes

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3. Q3.Saccharin is most strongly linked to which cancer?

   Abrain tumorsBchildhood leukemiaCmelanoma of the skinDNo established cancer link in humans

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

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

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