Question 1

Although useful so far only against some rare forms of cancer, interferons activate ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) B-lymphocytes 
B) dendritic cells and B-lymphocytes 
C) natural killer cells and cytotoxic T cells 
D) helper-T lymphocytes and dendritic cells 
E) fibroblasts and B-lymphocytes 
A) B-lymphocytes 
B) dendritic cells and B-lymphocytes 
C) natural killer cells and cytotoxic T cells 
D) helper-T lymphocytes and dendritic cells 
E) fibroblasts and B-lymphocytes

Question 2

In addition to oncogenes, changes in what other gene is likely involved in cancer development? ​

Accepted Answer

A) proto-oncogenes 
B) pre-oncogenes 
C) post-oncogenes 
D) dys-oncogenes 
E) tumor suppressor genes 
A) proto-oncogenes 
B) pre-oncogenes 
C) post-oncogenes 
D) dys-oncogenes 
E) tumor suppressor genes

Question 3

BRCA1 and p53 genes are classified as ____________________ genes. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of BRCA1 and p53 genes are classified as...

Question 4

A malignant melanoma is caused by ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) viruses 
C) chemical carcinogens 
D) radiation 
E) weakened immunity 
A) heredity 
B) viruses 
C) chemical carcinogens 
D) radiation 
E) weakened immunity

Question 5

____________________ therapy combines chemotherapy and surgery. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ therapy combines chemotherapy and surgery. ​...

Question 6

Cancers of glands or their ducts are called ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) sarcomas 
B) leukemias 
C) gliomas 
D) lymphomas 
E) adenocarcinomas 
A) sarcomas 
B) leukemias 
C) gliomas 
D) lymphomas 
E) adenocarcinomas

Question 7

Which term, meaning "new growth," is another name for a tumor? ​

Accepted Answer

A) dysplasia 
B) aplasia 
C) heteroplasia ​ 
D) neoplasm 
E) malignancy 
A) dysplasia 
B) aplasia 
C) heteroplasia ​ 
D) neoplasm 
E) malignancy

Question 8

Which characteristic is associated with cancerous cells? ​

Accepted Answer

A) well-differentiated 
B) large nucleus compared to cytoplasm 
C) always encapsulated 
D) abnormally slow growth 
E) symmetrical growth 
A) well-differentiated 
B) large nucleus compared to cytoplasm 
C) always encapsulated 
D) abnormally slow growth 
E) symmetrical growth

Question 9

Explain how a benign growth in the colon can become a malignant tumor. ​

Accepted Answer

Normal colon cells may turn into a small

Question 10

A gene that does not respond to factors that control cell division is a(n)____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) proto-oncogene 
B) pre-oncogene 
C) post-oncogene 
D) dys-oncogene 
E) oncogene 
A) proto-oncogene 
B) pre-oncogene 
C) post-oncogene 
D) dys-oncogene 
E) oncogene

Question 11

Viruses can cause cancer in a host cell by ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) disrupting the plasma membrane 
B) altering the DNA 
C) slowing its metabolism 
D) destroying the nucleus 
E) removing gene sequences 
A) disrupting the plasma membrane 
B) altering the DNA 
C) slowing its metabolism 
D) destroying the nucleus 
E) removing gene sequences

Question 12

Which characteristic is associated with a benign tumor? ​

Accepted Answer

A) rapid growth 
B) poor cell differentiation 
C) expansion within the same tissue 
D) severe dysplasia 
E) metastasis 
A) rapid growth 
B) poor cell differentiation 
C) expansion within the same tissue 
D) severe dysplasia 
E) metastasis

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: bonemarrow 
bone 
liver 
gland 
lymphocyte 
muscle 
pigmentcell 
cartilage

Accepted Answer

The Answer of myo- and chondro- and adeno- and myelo- is...

Question 14

What therapy targets cancer cells with cytotoxic chemicals, minimizing side-effects? ​

Accepted Answer

A) monoclonal antibody therapy 
B) chemotherapy 
C) radiation therapy 
D) surgery 
E) adjuvant therapy 
A) monoclonal antibody therapy 
B) chemotherapy 
C) radiation therapy 
D) surgery 
E) adjuvant therapy

Question 15

Which action is LEAST likely to reduce cancer risk? ​

Accepted Answer

A) restricting alcohol intake 
B) beginning estrogen replacement therapy after menopause 
C) maintaining a desirable weight 
D) avoiding tobacco 
E) avoiding direct sun exposure 
A) restricting alcohol intake 
B) beginning estrogen replacement therapy after menopause 
C) maintaining a desirable weight 
D) avoiding tobacco 
E) avoiding direct sun exposure

Question 16

Cancer associated with aflatoxin exposure is connected to ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) viruses 
C) chemical carcinogens 
D) radiation 
E) weakened immunity 
A) heredity 
B) viruses 
C) chemical carcinogens 
D) radiation 
E) weakened immunity

Question 17

The spread of a cancer from one tissue to another is known as ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) benign tumor 
B) metastasis 
C) malignant tumor 
D) remission 
E) neoplasm 
A) benign tumor 
B) metastasis 
C) malignant tumor 
D) remission 
E) neoplasm

Question 18

The Ames test ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) measures UV exposure 
B) detects Salmonella levels 
C) found there is a cancer epidemic cause by synthetic chemicals 
D)  found that most cancer-causing chemicals produce mutations 
E) measures the relationship between viral infections and cancer 
A) measures UV exposure 
B) detects Salmonella levels 
C) found there is a cancer epidemic cause by synthetic chemicals 
D)  found that most cancer-causing chemicals produce mutations 
E) measures the relationship between viral infections and cancer

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the American Cancer Society's warning signs? ​

Accepted Answer

A) change in bowel and bladder habits 
B) changes in appetite 
C) sores that don't hea 
D) nagging cough 
E) unusual bleeding 
A) change in bowel and bladder habits 
B) changes in appetite 
C) sores that don't hea 
D) nagging cough 
E) unusual bleeding

Question 20

The usual, naturally-occurring mechanism that prevents development of cancer is the action of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) cytotoxic T cells 
B) oncogenes 
C) radiation 
D) chemotherapy 
E) carcinogens 
A) cytotoxic T cells 
B) oncogenes 
C) radiation 
D) chemotherapy 
E) carcinogens

Exam 22: Genes and Disease: Cancer

Although useful so far only against some rare forms of cancer, interferons activate ____. ​

In addition to oncogenes, changes in what other gene is likely involved in cancer development? ​

BRCA1 and p53 genes are classified as ____________________ genes. ​

A malignant melanoma is caused by ____. ​

____________________ therapy combines chemotherapy and surgery. ​

Cancers of glands or their ducts are called ____. ​

Which term, meaning "new growth," is another name for a tumor? ​

Which characteristic is associated with cancerous cells? ​

Explain how a benign growth in the colon can become a malignant tumor. ​

A gene that does not respond to factors that control cell division is a(n)____. ​

Viruses can cause cancer in a host cell by ____. ​

Which characteristic is associated with a benign tumor? ​

What therapy targets cancer cells with cytotoxic chemicals, minimizing side-effects? ​

Which action is LEAST likely to reduce cancer risk? ​

Cancer associated with aflatoxin exposure is connected to ____. ​

The spread of a cancer from one tissue to another is known as ____. ​

The Ames test ____. ​

Which of the following is NOT one of the American Cancer Society's warning signs? ​

The usual, naturally-occurring mechanism that prevents development of cancer is the action of ____. ​

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Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems

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Blood

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Digestion and Nutrition

The Urinary System

The Nervous System

Sensory Systems

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Although useful so far only against some rare forms of cancer, interferons activate ____.

In addition to oncogenes, changes in what other gene is likely involved in cancer development?

BRCA1 and p53 genes are classified as ____________________ genes.

A malignant melanoma is caused by ____.

____________________ therapy combines chemotherapy and surgery.

Cancers of glands or their ducts are called ____.

Which term, meaning "new growth," is another name for a tumor?

Which characteristic is associated with cancerous cells?

Explain how a benign growth in the colon can become a malignant tumor.

A gene that does not respond to factors that control cell division is a(n)____.

Viruses can cause cancer in a host cell by ____.

Which characteristic is associated with a benign tumor?

What therapy targets cancer cells with cytotoxic chemicals, minimizing side-effects?

Which action is LEAST likely to reduce cancer risk?

Cancer associated with aflatoxin exposure is connected to ____.

The spread of a cancer from one tissue to another is known as ____.

The Ames test ____.

Which of the following is NOT one of the American Cancer Society's warning signs?

The usual, naturally-occurring mechanism that prevents development of cancer is the action of ____.