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Question 17

Medical researchers have found a link between diets high in refined sugars and an increased risk of developing certain cancers. High sugar intake leads to elevated levels of a hormone called IGF-1, which sends chemical signals that stimulate nearby cells to divide.

Describe how these signals could cause cancer to develop.

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Mitosis, growth and stem cells Questions

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