Quiz: Vinyl Chloride and Cancer

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1. Q1.How do health agencies classify vinyl chloride?

   AA probable (likely) human carcinogenBA possible human carcinogen (weaker evidence)CNot classifiable — evidence is inconclusiveDA known human carcinogen (strongest evidence)

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

   AThere is no known way for people to be exposed to itBBreathing the gas, mainly in industrial workplaces that make PVC plasticCOnly by taking a prescription medicine for itDOnly through contact with the eyes

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3. Q3.Vinyl chloride is most strongly linked to which cancer?

   Abrain tumorsBchildhood leukemiaCLiver cancer, including the rare angiosarcoma of the liverDmelanoma of the skin

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

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

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