Question 1

Ninety percent of breast lumps turn out to be malignant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What controls the production of a protein?

Accepted Answer

A) genes 
B) chromosomes 
C) oncogenes 
D) mutations 
A) genes 
B) chromosomes 
C) oncogenes 
D) mutations

Question 3

Which of the following is linked to approximately 30% of cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

A) heredity/family history 
B) smoking 
C) pollution 
D) ultraviolet radiation 
A) heredity/family history 
B) smoking 
C) pollution 
D) ultraviolet radiation

Question 4

To what substance or activity is oral cancer traced?

Accepted Answer

A) nitrates and sulfates 
B) excess use of alcohol 
C) chewing gum 
D) chewing celery sticks instead of smoking 
A) nitrates and sulfates 
B) excess use of alcohol 
C) chewing gum 
D) chewing celery sticks instead of smoking

Question 5

What is the name for cancer of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A) prostate 
B) endometrial 
C) estrogen 
D) cervical 
A) prostate 
B) endometrial 
C) estrogen 
D) cervical

Question 6

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What term refers to the use of drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A) radiation 
B) surgery 
C) chemotherapy 
D) transplanting 
A) radiation 
B) surgery 
C) chemotherapy 
D) transplanting

Question 8

Use of tanning lamps is not linked to skin cancer,because tanning lamps emit a safe form of UV radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is a common test that is useful in early detection of colon cancers?

Accepted Answer

A) stool blood test 
B) serum lipid panel 
C) surgery 
D) biopsy 
A) stool blood test 
B) serum lipid panel 
C) surgery 
D) biopsy

Question 10

Which is the best description of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) a rapid growth of cells within an enclosed membrane 
B) an abnormal and uncontrollable multiplication of cells 
C) an infectious disease that is often fatal 
D) tumors that cause death 
A) a rapid growth of cells within an enclosed membrane 
B) an abnormal and uncontrollable multiplication of cells 
C) an infectious disease that is often fatal 
D) tumors that cause death

Question 11

A persistent cough or chest pain can be a warning sign for lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which food is recommended for cancer risk reduction?

Accepted Answer

A) pork 
B) yellow or orange fruits and vegetables 
C) potatoes and yams 
D) onions and celery 
A) pork 
B) yellow or orange fruits and vegetables 
C) potatoes and yams 
D) onions and celery

Question 13

Benign tumors are capable of invading surrounding structures and spreading to distant sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement about ovarian cancer is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is relatively rare but has a high death rate. 
B) It is detectable with Pap tests. 
C) It decreases in incidence with age. 
D) It has obvious early warning signs. 
A) It is relatively rare but has a high death rate. 
B) It is detectable with Pap tests. 
C) It decreases in incidence with age. 
D) It has obvious early warning signs.

Question 15

Tobacco smoke is the chief risk factor for lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrollable multiplication of cells or tissue that leads to death if untreated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The majority of women with breast cancer have a family history of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is a source of radiation?

Accepted Answer

A) UV rays from the sun 
B) heterocyclic amines 
C) ultrasound tests 
D) television screens 
A) UV rays from the sun 
B) heterocyclic amines 
C) ultrasound tests 
D) television screens

Question 19

What do obesity and alcohol use have in common that increases breast cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A) They increase glucose levels in the blood. 
B) They increase estrogen levels in the blood. 
C) They raise LDL cholesterol. 
D) They lower triglyceride levels. 
A) They increase glucose levels in the blood. 
B) They increase estrogen levels in the blood. 
C) They raise LDL cholesterol. 
D) They lower triglyceride levels.

Question 20

Jose has a family history of colon cancer.What should he do to lower his personal risk of the disease?

Accepted Answer

A) decrease his intake of fruits and vegetables 
B) stop exercising regularly 
C) increase his intake of red meat 
D) take a small,regular dose of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 
A) decrease his intake of fruits and vegetables 
B) stop exercising regularly 
C) increase his intake of red meat 
D) take a small,regular dose of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Ninety percent of breast lumps turn out to be malignant.

What controls the production of a protein?

Which of the following is linked to approximately 30% of cancer deaths?

To what substance or activity is oral cancer traced?

What is the name for cancer of the uterus?

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

What term refers to the use of drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?

Use of tanning lamps is not linked to skin cancer,because tanning lamps emit a safe form of UV radiation.

What is a common test that is useful in early detection of colon cancers?

Which is the best description of cancer?

A persistent cough or chest pain can be a warning sign for lung cancer.

Which food is recommended for cancer risk reduction?

Benign tumors are capable of invading surrounding structures and spreading to distant sites.

Which statement about ovarian cancer is true?

Tobacco smoke is the chief risk factor for lung cancer.

Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrollable multiplication of cells or tissue that leads to death if untreated.

The majority of women with breast cancer have a family history of the disease.

Which is a source of radiation?

What do obesity and alcohol use have in common that increases breast cancer risk?

Jose has a family history of colon cancer.What should he do to lower his personal risk of the disease?

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Exam 12: Cancer

Ninety percent of breast lumps turn out to be malignant.

What controls the production of a protein?

Which of the following is linked to approximately 30% of cancer deaths?

To what substance or activity is oral cancer traced?

What is the name for cancer of the uterus?

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

What term refers to the use of drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?

Use of tanning lamps is not linked to skin cancer,because tanning lamps emit a safe form of UV radiation.

What is a common test that is useful in early detection of colon cancers?

Which is the best description of cancer?

A persistent cough or chest pain can be a warning sign for lung cancer.

Which food is recommended for cancer risk reduction?

Benign tumors are capable of invading surrounding structures and spreading to distant sites.

Which statement about ovarian cancer is true?

Tobacco smoke is the chief risk factor for lung cancer.

Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrollable multiplication of cells or tissue that leads to death if untreated.

The majority of women with breast cancer have a family history of the disease.

Which is a source of radiation?

What do obesity and alcohol use have in common that increases breast cancer risk?

Jose has a family history of colon cancer.What should he do to lower his personal risk of the disease?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters