Question 1

Describe how cancerous cells differ from healthy cells.

Accepted Answer

Cancer cells are unspecialized; healthy

Question 2

Leukemia is indicated by which letter in the picture?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  D 
D)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  D 
D)  E

Question 3

Why is radiation effective in treating cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiation promotes cell growth so that healthy cells can overtake the cancer cells. 
B)  Radiation boosts the function of the immune system so that the body can remove cancer cells. 
C)  Radiation is deadly to rapidly dividing cells and cancer cells divide much more frequently than non-cancerous cells. 
D)  Radiation kills cancer cells but not healthy cells. 
A)  Radiation promotes cell growth so that healthy cells can overtake the cancer cells. 
B)  Radiation boosts the function of the immune system so that the body can remove cancer cells. 
C)  Radiation is deadly to rapidly dividing cells and cancer cells divide much more frequently than non-cancerous cells. 
D)  Radiation kills cancer cells but not healthy cells.

Question 4

The characteristic that differentiates the cell in image B from that in image A is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Image B cell has undergone apoptosis. 
B)  Image B cell is specialized. 
C)  Image B cell has proto-oncogenes. 
D)  Image B cell has active oncogenes. 
A)  Image B cell has undergone apoptosis. 
B)  Image B cell is specialized. 
C)  Image B cell has proto-oncogenes. 
D)  Image B cell has active oncogenes.

Question 5

A distinguishing feature of cancer cells is their perfect symmetry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

This process is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  angiogenesis. 
B)  metastasis. 
C)  apoptosis. 
D)  oncogenesis. 
A)  angiogenesis. 
B)  metastasis. 
C)  apoptosis. 
D)  oncogenesis.

Question 7

List five steps that can be taken to increase one's chance of staying cancer free.

Accepted Answer

1. Don't use tobacco.
2. Limit

Question 8

All malignant tumors start out as a single mutated cancer cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The cell in this illustration labeled C has undergone:

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation. 
B)  carcinogenesis. 
C)  apoptosis. 
D)  specialization. 
A)  differentiation. 
B)  carcinogenesis. 
C)  apoptosis. 
D)  specialization.

Question 10

Growth promoting genes are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Growth promoting genes are called ____________________....

Question 11

The most likely way to be exposed to radiation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  by fallout from nuclear bombs. 
B)  via power plant accidents. 
C)  exposure to diagnostic X-rays. 
D)  daily cell phone usage. 
A)  by fallout from nuclear bombs. 
B)  via power plant accidents. 
C)  exposure to diagnostic X-rays. 
D)  daily cell phone usage.

Question 12

Which behavior best helps an individual to remain cancer free?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overeating 
B)  Avoid doctors 
C)  High alcohol consumption 
D)  Cessation of smoking 
A)  Overeating 
B)  Avoid doctors 
C)  High alcohol consumption 
D)  Cessation of smoking

Question 13

Abnormal ___________ on cancer cells tag cancer cells for destruction by the immune system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abnormal ___________ on cancer cells tag cancer...

Question 14

Free radicals:

Accepted Answer

A)  damage DNA. 
B)  protect against cancer. 
C)  are found in citrus fruits. 
D)  are antioxidants. 
A)  damage DNA. 
B)  protect against cancer. 
C)  are found in citrus fruits. 
D)  are antioxidants.

Question 15

The majority of cancers caused by an environmental factor are because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation. 
B)  pollution. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  alcohol. 
A)  radiation. 
B)  pollution. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  alcohol.

Question 16

The tumor in the illustration is:

Accepted Answer

A)  malignant. 
B)  metastatic. 
C)  benign. 
D)  exhibiting contact inhibition. 
A)  malignant. 
B)  metastatic. 
C)  benign. 
D)  exhibiting contact inhibition.

Question 17

What are the four major causes of cancer? Give a specific example of each.

Accepted Answer

The four major causes of cancer are: her

Question 18

Drugs that halt ______________ are being studied as a treatment method for tumors that are larger than 2 million cells in size.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drugs that halt ______________ are being studied...

Question 19

The first and most important step in cancer control is:

Accepted Answer

A)  tumor-enzyme tests. 
B)  yearly doctors' appointments. 
C)  self tests. 
D)  an MRI. 
A)  tumor-enzyme tests. 
B)  yearly doctors' appointments. 
C)  self tests. 
D)  an MRI.

Describe how cancerous cells differ from healthy cells.

Leukemia is indicated by which letter in the picture?

Why is radiation effective in treating cancer cells?

The characteristic that differentiates the cell in image B from that in image A is:

A distinguishing feature of cancer cells is their perfect symmetry.

This process is called:

List five steps that can be taken to increase one's chance of staying cancer free.

All malignant tumors start out as a single mutated cancer cell.

The cell in this illustration labeled C has undergone:

Growth promoting genes are called ____________________.

The most likely way to be exposed to radiation is:

Which behavior best helps an individual to remain cancer free?

Abnormal ___________ on cancer cells tag cancer cells for destruction by the immune system.

Free radicals:

The majority of cancers caused by an environmental factor are because of:

The tumor in the illustration is:

What are the four major causes of cancer? Give a specific example of each.

Drugs that halt ______________ are being studied as a treatment method for tumors that are larger than 2 million cells in size.

The first and most important step in cancer control is:

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Exam 12: Cancer

Describe how cancerous cells differ from healthy cells.

Leukemia is indicated by which letter in the picture?

Why is radiation effective in treating cancer cells?

The characteristic that differentiates the cell in image B from that in image A is:

A distinguishing feature of cancer cells is their perfect symmetry.

This process is called:

List five steps that can be taken to increase one's chance of staying cancer free.

All malignant tumors start out as a single mutated cancer cell.

The cell in this illustration labeled C has undergone:

Growth promoting genes are called ____________________.

The most likely way to be exposed to radiation is:

Which behavior best helps an individual to remain cancer free?

Abnormal ___________ on cancer cells tag cancer cells for destruction by the immune system.

Free radicals:

The majority of cancers caused by an environmental factor are because of:

The tumor in the illustration is:

What are the four major causes of cancer? Give a specific example of each.

Drugs that halt ______________ are being studied as a treatment method for tumors that are larger than 2 million cells in size.

The first and most important step in cancer control is:

What Is Life

Where Do We Come From and Where Do We Fit

Everyday Chemistry of Life

Cells: Organization and Communication

Tissues

The Skeletomuscular System

The Nervous System

The Special Senses

Immunity and the Lymphatic System

Infectious Disease and Epidemiology

The Human Microbiome

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System: Movement of Air

Nutrition: You Are What You Eat

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Endocrine System and Development

The Reproductive Systems: Maintaining the Species

Pregnancy: Development From Conception to Newborn

Inheritance, Genetics, and Molecular Biology

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