Question 1

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  high death rates. 
B)  damaged heart and lung tissue. 
C)  the growth and spread of abnormal cells. 
D)  multiple impairments of the immune system. 
A)  high death rates. 
B)  damaged heart and lung tissue. 
C)  the growth and spread of abnormal cells. 
D)  multiple impairments of the immune system.

Question 2

More than ________ of lung cancer cases are linked to smoking.

Accepted Answer

A)  70% 
B)  75% 
C)  80% 
D)  85% 
A)  70% 
B)  75% 
C)  80% 
D)  85%

Question 3

Briefly discuss the incidence of cancer in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Cancer is a major cause of ill

Question 4

People who work in or near plants that use industrial chemicals can contact the ________ for detailed information on the carcinogenic risks of various industrial agents.

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
B)  Environmental Protection Agency 
C)  US Department of Agriculture 
D)  National Institutes of Health 
A)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
B)  Environmental Protection Agency 
C)  US Department of Agriculture 
D)  National Institutes of Health

Question 5

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. Current screening guidelines encourage adults to begin regular screening at age ________, or younger if at high risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  age 55 
B)  age 50 
C)  age 45 
D)  age 40 
A)  age 55 
B)  age 50 
C)  age 45 
D)  age 40

Question 6

The "C" in the ABCD rule for examining moles stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  color. 
B)  crust. 
C)  change. 
D)  carcinoma. 
A)  color. 
B)  crust. 
C)  change. 
D)  carcinoma.

Question 7

Abnormal tissue growth is called a neoplasm or

Accepted Answer

A)  tumor. 
B)  metastasis. 
C)  lymph node. 
D)  mole. 
A)  tumor. 
B)  metastasis. 
C)  lymph node. 
D)  mole.

Question 8

Human papillomavirus is strongly linked to the development of ________ cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  ovarian 
B)  breast 
C)  cervical 
D)  skin 
A)  ovarian 
B)  breast 
C)  cervical 
D)  skin

Question 9

The most common type of uterine cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  ovarian cancer. 
B)  endometrial cancer. 
C)  cervical cancer. 
D)  fallopian cancer. 
A)  ovarian cancer. 
B)  endometrial cancer. 
C)  cervical cancer. 
D)  fallopian cancer.

Question 10

Diet is implicated in 60% of all cancers in women and approximately 40% of cancers in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cancer involves an abnormal growth of cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The key to surviving testicular cancer is early detection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The most common screening test for breast cancer is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  biopsy. 
B)  colonoscopy. 
C)  mammogram. 
D)  angiogram. 
A)  biopsy. 
B)  colonoscopy. 
C)  mammogram. 
D)  angiogram.

Question 14

What is the mnemonic device for remembering the seven warning signs of cancer? List the seven warning signs of cancer.

Accepted Answer

The mnemonic is CAUTION.
• Change in bow

Question 15

Agents that cause cancer are called

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental toxins. 
B)  carcinogens. 
C)  transcription factors. 
D)  teratogens. 
A)  environmental toxins. 
B)  carcinogens. 
C)  transcription factors. 
D)  teratogens.

Question 16

Identify the most common types of cancer.

Accepted Answer

Skin cancer is the most common

Question 17

Cancer cells spread through the body via the bloodstream and the ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  respiratory 
D)  nervous 
A)  pulmonary 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  respiratory 
D)  nervous

Question 18

Hispanic men are 50% more likely to develop prostate cancer than men in any other ethnic or racial group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Approximately 80% of all cancers are related to ________ and behavioral and environmental factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  heredity 
C)  lifestyle 
D)  race/ethnicity 
A)  age 
B)  heredity 
C)  lifestyle 
D)  race/ethnicity

Question 20

Free radicals can promote cancer by damaging DNA in cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by

More than ________ of lung cancer cases are linked to smoking.

Briefly discuss the incidence of cancer in the United States.

People who work in or near plants that use industrial chemicals can contact the ________ for detailed information on the carcinogenic risks of various industrial agents.

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. Current screening guidelines encourage adults to begin regular screening at age ________, or younger if at high risk.

The "C" in the ABCD rule for examining moles stands for

Abnormal tissue growth is called a neoplasm or

Human papillomavirus is strongly linked to the development of ________ cancer.

The most common type of uterine cancer is

Diet is implicated in 60% of all cancers in women and approximately 40% of cancers in men.

Cancer involves an abnormal growth of cells.

The key to surviving testicular cancer is early detection.

The most common screening test for breast cancer is a(n)

What is the mnemonic device for remembering the seven warning signs of cancer? List the seven warning signs of cancer.

Agents that cause cancer are called

Identify the most common types of cancer.

Cancer cells spread through the body via the bloodstream and the ________ system.

Hispanic men are 50% more likely to develop prostate cancer than men in any other ethnic or racial group.

Approximately 80% of all cancers are related to ________ and behavioral and environmental factors.

Free radicals can promote cancer by damaging DNA in cells.

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Exam 13: Cancer

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by

More than ________ of lung cancer cases are linked to smoking.

Briefly discuss the incidence of cancer in the United States.

People who work in or near plants that use industrial chemicals can contact the ________ for detailed information on the carcinogenic risks of various industrial agents.

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. Current screening guidelines encourage adults to begin regular screening at age ________, or younger if at high risk.

The "C" in the ABCD rule for examining moles stands for

Abnormal tissue growth is called a neoplasm or

Human papillomavirus is strongly linked to the development of ________ cancer.

The most common type of uterine cancer is

Diet is implicated in 60% of all cancers in women and approximately 40% of cancers in men.

Cancer involves an abnormal growth of cells.

The key to surviving testicular cancer is early detection.

The most common screening test for breast cancer is a(n)

What is the mnemonic device for remembering the seven warning signs of cancer? List the seven warning signs of cancer.

Agents that cause cancer are called

Identify the most common types of cancer.

Cancer cells spread through the body via the bloodstream and the ________ system.

Hispanic men are 50% more likely to develop prostate cancer than men in any other ethnic or racial group.

Approximately 80% of all cancers are related to ________ and behavioral and environmental factors.

Free radicals can promote cancer by damaging DNA in cells.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

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