When experimenters have implanted tumor cells into rodents, those exposed to ________ were more prone to cancer.

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Inescapable shocks have been shown to weaken the immune system and increase the likelihood of developing cancer in rodents with implanted tumor cells. Telomeres are protective caps on the ends of chromosomes and are not directly related to cancer development. T lymphocytes are a type of immune cell that can fight cancer, so exposure to them would not increase cancer risk. Biofeedback is a technique for managing stress and anxiety and is not directly related to cancer risk.

When Experimenters Have Implanted Tumor Cells into Rodents, Those Exposed