Question 1

Carcinoma refers to abnormal cell proliferation originating from which tissue origin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood vessels 
B)  Epithelium cells 
C)  Connective tissue 
D)  Glandular tissue 
A)  Blood vessels 
B)  Epithelium cells 
C)  Connective tissue 
D)  Glandular tissue

Question 2

MATCHING
Match the description with its corresponding term.
-Autocrine stimulation

Accepted Answer

A) Loss of differentiation 
B) Cancer cells secrete growth factor for their own growth 
C) Cells that vary in size and shape 
D) Unaltered normal allele 
E) Responsible for maintenance of genomic integrity 
A) Loss of differentiation 
B) Cancer cells secrete growth factor for their own growth 
C) Cells that vary in size and shape 
D) Unaltered normal allele 
E) Responsible for maintenance of genomic integrity

Question 3

The major virus involved in cervical cancer is:

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes simplex virus type 6. 
B)  herpes simplex virus type 2. 
C)  human papillomavirus. 
D)  human immunodeficiency virus. 
A)  herpes simplex virus type 6. 
B)  herpes simplex virus type 2. 
C)  human papillomavirus. 
D)  human immunodeficiency virus.

Question 4

What is autocrine stimulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability of cancer cells to stimulate angiogenesis to create their own blood supply 
B)  The ability of cancer cells to stimulate secretions that turn off normal growth inhibitors 
C)  The ability of cancer cells to secrete growth factors that stimulate their own growth 
D)  The ability of cancer cells to divert nutrients away from normal tissue for their own use 
A)  The ability of cancer cells to stimulate angiogenesis to create their own blood supply 
B)  The ability of cancer cells to stimulate secretions that turn off normal growth inhibitors 
C)  The ability of cancer cells to secrete growth factors that stimulate their own growth 
D)  The ability of cancer cells to divert nutrients away from normal tissue for their own use

Question 5

How are tumor cell markers used?

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide a definitive diagnosis of cancer 
B)  To treat certain types of cancer 
C)  To predict where cancers will develop 
D)  To screen individuals at high risk for cancer 
A)  To provide a definitive diagnosis of cancer 
B)  To treat certain types of cancer 
C)  To predict where cancers will develop 
D)  To screen individuals at high risk for cancer

Exam 11: Biology of Cancer

Carcinoma refers to abnormal cell proliferation originating from which tissue origin?

MATCHING Match the description with its corresponding term. -Autocrine stimulation

The major virus involved in cervical cancer is:

What is autocrine stimulation?

How are tumor cell markers used?

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Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases

Innate Immunity Including Inflammation

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Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation Including Hypersensitivies

Infection Including Hivaids

Stress and Disease

Tumor Invasion and Metastasis

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

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Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

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Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

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Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

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Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

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