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Question 6 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

A woman has lived all of her life on the tropical island of Hawaii. She surfs, swims, and paddleboards in the sun just about every day. Based on her lifestyle, what type of cancer is she most at risk for?

Answer
A
skin
B
breast
C
lung

Explanation

Spending a lot of time outdoors in the tropical sun increases exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can damage skin cells and raise the risk of skin cancer. So she is most at risk for skin cancer.

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