Question 1

"Never smokers" make up what percentage of all lung cancer cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25

Question 2

Describe three ways that infections can influence cancer development.

Accepted Answer

1. By causing chronic inflamma

Question 3

The use of radiation to kill cancerous cells is the treatment known as radiotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People experiencing chronic, severe stress or who have persistent emotional problems have a higher incidence of cancer than those who don't suffer from these conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A blood test used to screen for prostate cancer is the

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI. 
B)  CAT. 
C)  PSA. 
D)  Pap. 
A)  MRI. 
B)  CAT. 
C)  PSA. 
D)  Pap.

Question 6

When cancer spreads to sites in the body that are distant from the primary cancer cells or tumor, this process is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  mutation. 
B)  advancement. 
C)  metastasis. 
D)  progression. 
A)  mutation. 
B)  advancement. 
C)  metastasis. 
D)  progression.

Question 7

The term survivorship is used to describe the physical, psychological, emotional, and economic issues of cancer from diagnosis until the end of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One hundred percent of all lung cancers could be avoided if people did not smoke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Smoking is associated with increased risk of at least 5 different types of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnetic fields to create a detailed image of internal tissues with a lower dose of radiation than conventional x-rays.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe at least five risk factors for breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

(any five of the following)
1. Age
2. A

Question 12

Research has proven that nonionizing radiation from excessive use of cell phones does increase a person's risk for certain types of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which cancer of the reproductive system causes the most deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervical cancer 
B)  Ovarian cancer 
C)  Uterine cancer 
D)  Breast cancer 
A)  Cervical cancer 
B)  Ovarian cancer 
C)  Uterine cancer 
D)  Breast cancer

Question 14

New growth of tissue that serves no physiological function is a

Accepted Answer

A)  tumor. 
B)  neoplasm. 
C)  lesion. 
D)  carcinoma. 
A)  tumor. 
B)  neoplasm. 
C)  lesion. 
D)  carcinoma.

Question 15

According to Amanda's oncologist, she has been completely cured of breast cancer. Cured means

Accepted Answer

A)  only a slight chance of recurrence. 
B)  a 10-year survival rate, on average. 
C)  no cancer symptoms 5 years after diagnosis and long life expectancy. 
D)  a 25 percent chance of recurrence within five years but expected to survive. 
A)  only a slight chance of recurrence. 
B)  a 10-year survival rate, on average. 
C)  no cancer symptoms 5 years after diagnosis and long life expectancy. 
D)  a 25 percent chance of recurrence within five years but expected to survive.

Question 16

A tan is an indication of skin damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A Pap test is effective for early detection of

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical cancer. 
B)  ovarian cancer. 
C)  uterine cancer. 
D)  colon cancer. 
A)  cervical cancer. 
B)  ovarian cancer. 
C)  uterine cancer. 
D)  colon cancer.

Question 18

Lifestyle factors do not play a significant role in the development of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most common form of cancer in the United States today is

Accepted Answer

A)  skin cancer. 
B)  breast cancer. 
C)  colon cancer. 
D)  cervical cancer. 
A)  skin cancer. 
B)  breast cancer. 
C)  colon cancer. 
D)  cervical cancer.

Question 20

Excluding skin cancer, the most common cancer in American males today is

Accepted Answer

A)  colon cancer. 
B)  lung cancer. 
C)  prostate cancer. 
D)  testicular cancer. 
A)  colon cancer. 
B)  lung cancer. 
C)  prostate cancer. 
D)  testicular cancer.

Exam 21: Reducing Your Cancer Risk

"Never smokers" make up what percentage of all lung cancer cases?

Describe three ways that infections can influence cancer development.

The use of radiation to kill cancerous cells is the treatment known as radiotherapy.

People experiencing chronic, severe stress or who have persistent emotional problems have a higher incidence of cancer than those who don't suffer from these conditions.

A blood test used to screen for prostate cancer is the

When cancer spreads to sites in the body that are distant from the primary cancer cells or tumor, this process is known as

The term survivorship is used to describe the physical, psychological, emotional, and economic issues of cancer from diagnosis until the end of life.

One hundred percent of all lung cancers could be avoided if people did not smoke.

Smoking is associated with increased risk of at least 5 different types of cancer.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnetic fields to create a detailed image of internal tissues with a lower dose of radiation than conventional x-rays.

Describe at least five risk factors for breast cancer.

Research has proven that nonionizing radiation from excessive use of cell phones does increase a person's risk for certain types of cancer.

Which cancer of the reproductive system causes the most deaths?

New growth of tissue that serves no physiological function is a

According to Amanda's oncologist, she has been completely cured of breast cancer. Cured means

A tan is an indication of skin damage.

A Pap test is effective for early detection of

Lifestyle factors do not play a significant role in the development of cancer.

The most common form of cancer in the United States today is

Excluding skin cancer, the most common cancer in American males today is

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