Question 1

What is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast cancer 
B)  colon and rectal cancer 
C)  prostate cancer 
D)  lung cancer 
A)  breast cancer 
B)  colon and rectal cancer 
C)  prostate cancer 
D)  lung cancer

Question 2

Surgery is most effective for a tumor that

Accepted Answer

A)  involves cells of the lymphatic system. 
B)  is solid and limited to one area. 
C)  involves cells of the immune system. 
D)  is gelatinous and limited to one area. 
A)  involves cells of the lymphatic system. 
B)  is solid and limited to one area. 
C)  involves cells of the immune system. 
D)  is gelatinous and limited to one area.

Question 3

According to research by pathologist David Cheresh, depriving tumors of nutrients makes them more resistant to treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement regarding recent insights on cancer treatment is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  David Cheresh established that oxygen deprivation makes it easier to kill tumors. 
B)  Rajesh Jain showed that boosting oxygen levels in tumors makes them easier to kill. 
C)  David Cheresh established that nutrient deprivation makes it easier to kill tumors. 
D)  Rajesh Jain showed that depriving tumors of nutrients makes them easier to kill. 
A)  David Cheresh established that oxygen deprivation makes it easier to kill tumors. 
B)  Rajesh Jain showed that boosting oxygen levels in tumors makes them easier to kill. 
C)  David Cheresh established that nutrient deprivation makes it easier to kill tumors. 
D)  Rajesh Jain showed that depriving tumors of nutrients makes them easier to kill.

Question 5

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Some 50 studies have shown significant improvement in heart function among cancer survivors who engaged in ________ minutes, three times a week.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-intensity exercise for 20 to 40 
B)  moderate-intensity exercise for 20 to 40 
C)  high-intensity exercise for 40 to 60 
D)  moderate-intensity exercise for 40 to 60 
A)  high-intensity exercise for 20 to 40 
B)  moderate-intensity exercise for 20 to 40 
C)  high-intensity exercise for 40 to 60 
D)  moderate-intensity exercise for 40 to 60

Question 7

Bladder cancer is much more common in

Accepted Answer

A)  women than men, and black women than white women. 
B)  men than women, and black men than white men. 
C)  women than men, and white women than black women. 
D)  men than women, and white men than black men. 
A)  women than men, and black women than white women. 
B)  men than women, and black men than white men. 
C)  women than men, and white women than black women. 
D)  men than women, and white men than black men.

Question 8

Explain the most effective methods to protect oneself from the risks of skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

The most effective methods to protect on

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  a rapid growth of cells within an enclosed membrane 
B)  an abnormal and uncontrolled multiplication of cells 
C)  an infectious disease that is often fatal 
D)  a set of tumor-like growths in a specific part of the body 
A)  a rapid growth of cells within an enclosed membrane 
B)  an abnormal and uncontrolled multiplication of cells 
C)  an infectious disease that is often fatal 
D)  a set of tumor-like growths in a specific part of the body

Question 10

Leukemia is a cancer of the

Accepted Answer

A)  head and neck. 
B)  white blood cells. 
C)  lymph nodes. 
D)  vital organs. 
A)  head and neck. 
B)  white blood cells. 
C)  lymph nodes. 
D)  vital organs.

Question 11

Pancreatic cancer is usually detected after it has reached an advanced stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Unprotected sex is a risk factor for cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What term refers to the use of targeted drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation 
B)  surgery 
C)  chemotherapy 
D)  transplanting 
A)  radiation 
B)  surgery 
C)  chemotherapy 
D)  transplanting

Question 14

Which statement about breast cancer is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Cancer Society recommends breast self-exams. 
B)  Breast cancer kills more women every year than lung cancer. 
C)  The female hormone estrogen helps fight breast cancer. 
D)  If a woman finds a lump in her breast, she should alert her physician. 
A)  The American Cancer Society recommends breast self-exams. 
B)  Breast cancer kills more women every year than lung cancer. 
C)  The female hormone estrogen helps fight breast cancer. 
D)  If a woman finds a lump in her breast, she should alert her physician.

Question 15

Describe some notable recent insights in cancer treatment, most notably those associated with the research of Rakesh Jain, David Cheresh, and Daniele Gilkes.

Accepted Answer

Some notable recent insights in cancer t

Question 16

Which of the following causes 80% of the cases of liver cancer worldwide?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis B and C viruses 
B)  Epstein-Barr virus 
C)  human herpesvirus 8 
D)  Helicobacter pylori bacterium 
A)  hepatitis B and C viruses 
B)  Epstein-Barr virus 
C)  human herpesvirus 8 
D)  Helicobacter pylori bacterium

Question 17

Discuss at least three of the lifestyle factors linked with cancer.

Accepted Answer

There are several lifestyle factors that

Question 18

Radiation therapy is more toxic than chemotherapy or surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the most common type of cancer in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  lung 
B)  breast 
C)  colorectal 
D)  skin 
A)  lung 
B)  breast 
C)  colorectal 
D)  skin

Question 20

The strongest predictor of the risk for prostate cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  drug and alcohol use. 
B)  sexual history. 
C)  race. 
D)  age. 
A)  drug and alcohol use. 
B)  sexual history. 
C)  race. 
D)  age.

What is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States?

Surgery is most effective for a tumor that

According to research by pathologist David Cheresh, depriving tumors of nutrients makes them more resistant to treatment.

Which statement regarding recent insights on cancer treatment is correct?

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Some 50 studies have shown significant improvement in heart function among cancer survivors who engaged in ________ minutes, three times a week.

Bladder cancer is much more common in

Explain the most effective methods to protect oneself from the risks of skin cancer.

Which of the following statements best describes cancer?

Leukemia is a cancer of the

Pancreatic cancer is usually detected after it has reached an advanced stage.

Unprotected sex is a risk factor for cervical cancer.

What term refers to the use of targeted drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?

Which statement about breast cancer is correct?

Describe some notable recent insights in cancer treatment, most notably those associated with the research of Rakesh Jain, David Cheresh, and Daniele Gilkes.

Which of the following causes 80% of the cases of liver cancer worldwide?

Discuss at least three of the lifestyle factors linked with cancer.

Radiation therapy is more toxic than chemotherapy or surgery.

What is the most common type of cancer in women?

The strongest predictor of the risk for prostate cancer is

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Exam 12: Cancer

What is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States?

Surgery is most effective for a tumor that

According to research by pathologist David Cheresh, depriving tumors of nutrients makes them more resistant to treatment.

Which statement regarding recent insights on cancer treatment is correct?

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Some 50 studies have shown significant improvement in heart function among cancer survivors who engaged in ________ minutes, three times a week.

Bladder cancer is much more common in

Explain the most effective methods to protect oneself from the risks of skin cancer.

Which of the following statements best describes cancer?

Leukemia is a cancer of the

Pancreatic cancer is usually detected after it has reached an advanced stage.

Unprotected sex is a risk factor for cervical cancer.

What term refers to the use of targeted drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?

Which statement about breast cancer is correct?

Describe some notable recent insights in cancer treatment, most notably those associated with the research of Rakesh Jain, David Cheresh, and Daniele Gilkes.

Which of the following causes 80% of the cases of liver cancer worldwide?

Discuss at least three of the lifestyle factors linked with cancer.

Radiation therapy is more toxic than chemotherapy or surgery.

What is the most common type of cancer in women?

The strongest predictor of the risk for prostate cancer is

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters