Which of the following statements about carcinogens is FALSE?
A)Cancer was traditionally the main disease evaluated in the chemical risk assessment of environmental contaminants.
B)In lab studies, rats and mice often respond differently to the same carcinogen.
C)It is assumed that one can extrapolate from doses and cancer rates in rats to determine human cancer rates.
D)No false statement, all of the above are true

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All the statements provided are true regarding carcinogens. Cancer has indeed been a primary disease of concern in assessing the risk of environmental contaminants. Laboratory studies have shown that rats and mice can respond differently to the same carcinogen, highlighting species-specific responses. Furthermore, it is a common practice in toxicology to extrapolate data from animal studies (like those involving rats) to predict potential human outcomes, including cancer rates, despite the complexities and limitations of such extrapolations.

Which of the Following Statements About Carcinogens Is FALSE