Weegy: Agents that increase the likelihood of developing cancer are called carcinogens. TRUE. User: Cancers that affect supportive or connective tissue are classified as __________. A. carcinomas B. leukemias C. lymphomas D. sarcomas Weegy: Cancers that affect supportive or connective tissue are classified as SARCOMAS. User: The most important step for preventing cardiovascular disease is to live a healthy lifestyle. Weegy: The most important step for preventing cardiovascular disease is to live a healthy lifestyle. True. User: What distinguishes atherosclerosis from arteriosclerosis? A. Arteriosclerosis can lead to blood clots. B. Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup. C. Arteriosclerosis results in inefficient blood flow. D. Atherosclerosis is a general term for artery hardening. Weegy: Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup. User: Hypertension is NOT a type of cardiovascular disease. Weegy: Hypertension is NOT a type of cardiovascular disease. This is False. User: Lymphomas are types of cancers that affect __________. A. the immune system B. the nervous system C. cognition and reasoning D. eyesight Weegy: Lymphomas are types of cancers that affect: the immune system. (More)