Question 1

Which of the following cancers originate from connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteogenic sarcoma 
B) Basal cell carcinoma 
C) Multiple myeloma 
D) Adenocarcinoma 
A) Osteogenic sarcoma 
B) Basal cell carcinoma 
C) Multiple myeloma 
D) Adenocarcinoma

Question 2

Oncogenes are genes that:

Accepted Answer

A) have undergone mutation that direct the synthesis of protein to accelerate the rate of tissue proliferation. 
B) direct synthesis of proteins to regulate growth and provide necessary replacement of tissue. 
C) encode proteins that negatively regulate the synthesis of proteins to slow or halt replacement of tissue. 
D) have undergone mutation to direct malignant tissue toward blood vessels and lymph nodes for metastasis. 
A) have undergone mutation that direct the synthesis of protein to accelerate the rate of tissue proliferation. 
B) direct synthesis of proteins to regulate growth and provide necessary replacement of tissue. 
C) encode proteins that negatively regulate the synthesis of proteins to slow or halt replacement of tissue. 
D) have undergone mutation to direct malignant tissue toward blood vessels and lymph nodes for metastasis.

Question 3

Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.
-Radiation

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer cell growth 
B) Used to kill cancer cells while minimizing damage to normal structures 
C) Forms antibodies specific for tumor antigen 
D) Agents that take advantage of specific vulnerabilities in target cancer cells 
E) Provides a framework to determine treatment 
A) Cancer cell growth 
B) Used to kill cancer cells while minimizing damage to normal structures 
C) Forms antibodies specific for tumor antigen 
D) Agents that take advantage of specific vulnerabilities in target cancer cells 
E) Provides a framework to determine treatment

Question 4

What are characteristics of cancer in situ?

Accepted Answer

A) Cells have broken through the local basement membrane. 
B) Cells have invaded immediate surrounding tissue. 
C) Cells remain localized in the glandular or squamous cells. 
D) Cellular and tissue changes indicate dysplasia. 
A) Cells have broken through the local basement membrane. 
B) Cells have invaded immediate surrounding tissue. 
C) Cells remain localized in the glandular or squamous cells. 
D) Cellular and tissue changes indicate dysplasia.

Exam 11: Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer

Which of the following cancers originate from connective tissue?

Oncogenes are genes that:

Match the phrases with the corresponding terms. -Radiation

What are characteristics of cancer in situ?

Cellular Biology

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment, and Common Diseases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive System

Alterations of the Reproductive Systems

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adult

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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