Question 1

Cancer of the lining of the uterus is called ____________ cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) ovarian 
B) endometrial 
C) myeloma 
D) cervical 
A) ovarian 
B) endometrial 
C) myeloma 
D) cervical

Question 2

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

Accepted Answer

A) ultrasound of the bladder and urethrA. 
B) surgery. 
C) a prostate-specific antigen (PS
A) blood test. 
D) a CAT scan. 
A) ultrasound of the bladder and urethrA. 
B) surgery. 
C) a prostate-specific antigen (PS
A) blood test. 
D) a CAT scan.

Question 3

Severe sunburns in childhood is a risk factor for skin cancer in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas

Accepted Answer

A) spread rapidly. 
B) may be pearly nodules or red,scaly patches. 
C) are usually painful. 
D) are the rarest forms of skin cancer. 
A) spread rapidly. 
B) may be pearly nodules or red,scaly patches. 
C) are usually painful. 
D) are the rarest forms of skin cancer.

Question 5

All the following statements are TRUE about multiple myeloma (MM),EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) MM is more common in older people. 
B) MM is most common among white women. 
C) MM produces tumors in several sites,particularly in the bone marrow. 
D) MM can lead to anemia,excessive bleeding,and decreased resistance to infection. 
A) MM is more common in older people. 
B) MM is most common among white women. 
C) MM produces tumors in several sites,particularly in the bone marrow. 
D) MM can lead to anemia,excessive bleeding,and decreased resistance to infection.

Question 6

Exposure to carcinogens in the environment causes about one-third of all cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is

Accepted Answer

A) pneumoniA. 
B) hepatitis. 
C) HPV. 
D) strep throat. 
A) pneumoniA. 
B) hepatitis. 
C) HPV. 
D) strep throat.

Question 8

A physician who specializes in the study and treatment of cancer is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) pediatrician. 
B) surgeon. 
C) internist. 
D) oncologist. 
A) pediatrician. 
B) surgeon. 
C) internist. 
D) oncologist.

Question 9

Trina is a 42-year-old woman who has lost two family members to breast cancer.Describe three lifestyle strategies that may help lower Trina's risk.In addition,describe the three tests/exams that Trina should have to help detect breast cancer in its early stages.

Accepted Answer

Three lifestyle strategies that may help

Question 10

A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is one with a

Accepted Answer

A) diameter greater than that of a pencil eraser. 
B) symmetrical shape. 
C) clearly defined,smooth border. 
D) solid brown color. 
A) diameter greater than that of a pencil eraser. 
B) symmetrical shape. 
C) clearly defined,smooth border. 
D) solid brown color.

Question 11

Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about leukemia is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Leukemia produces tumors. 
B) Leukemia cells are considered malignant. 
C) Leukemia cells do not proliferate. 
D) Leukemia is not considered cancer. 
A) Leukemia produces tumors. 
B) Leukemia cells are considered malignant. 
C) Leukemia cells do not proliferate. 
D) Leukemia is not considered cancer.

Question 13

Jen has fair skin, and both her mother and her aunt have been treated for skin cancer. This coming weekend, Jen and her friends are planning an all-day outdoor hike near a high-elevation mountain lake; she expects there will be a mix of sun and shade on the trail and at the lakeshore beach. She is looking forward to the hike, but she wants to avoid getting a sunburn or any sun damage.
-Jen should do all of the following before leaving for the hike EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) buy or borrow a broad-brimmed hat. 
B) consult the forecast for UV index to help determine how sunny it will be. 
C) visit a tanning salon to get a light tan to protect her skin. 
D) pack a full bottle of sunscreen in her backpack. 
A) buy or borrow a broad-brimmed hat. 
B) consult the forecast for UV index to help determine how sunny it will be. 
C) visit a tanning salon to get a light tan to protect her skin. 
D) pack a full bottle of sunscreen in her backpack.

Question 14

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

Accepted Answer

A) carcinomas. 
B) sarcomas. 
C) lymphomas. 
D) leukemias. 
A) carcinomas. 
B) sarcomas. 
C) lymphomas. 
D) leukemias.

Question 15

Which one of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) lean portion of beef 
B) nonfat milk 
C) halibut 
D) broccoli 
A) lean portion of beef 
B) nonfat milk 
C) halibut 
D) broccoli

Question 16

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor;include a description of metastasis in your answer.Finally,provide an example of one of the four classes of malignant tumors-list the type or types of cells that give rise to your example and where on the body it may cause cancer.

Accepted Answer

A benign tumor is a non-cancerous growth

Question 17

Melanoma usually appears at the site of a preexisting mole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A technique that detects lung cancer earlier than X-rays do is

Accepted Answer

A) MRI. 
B) ultrasound. 
C) spiral CT scans. 
D) blood test. 
A) MRI. 
B) ultrasound. 
C) spiral CT scans. 
D) blood test.

Question 19

Two significant actions a person can take to minimize his or her risk for cancer are to avoid tobacco and eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Estrogen is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) carcinogen. 
B) mutagen. 
C) cancer initiator. 
D) cancer promoter. 
A) carcinogen. 
B) mutagen. 
C) cancer initiator. 
D) cancer promoter.

Exam 16: Cancer

Cancer of the lining of the uterus is called ____________ cancer.

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

Severe sunburns in childhood is a risk factor for skin cancer in adulthood.

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas

All the following statements are TRUE about multiple myeloma (MM),EXCEPT

Exposure to carcinogens in the environment causes about one-third of all cancers.

The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is

A physician who specializes in the study and treatment of cancer is known as a(n)

Trina is a 42-year-old woman who has lost two family members to breast cancer.Describe three lifestyle strategies that may help lower Trina's risk.In addition,describe the three tests/exams that Trina should have to help detect breast cancer in its early stages.

A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is one with a

Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

Which of the following statements about leukemia is TRUE?

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

Which one of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor;include a description of metastasis in your answer.Finally,provide an example of one of the four classes of malignant tumors-list the type or types of cells that give rise to your example and where on the body it may cause cancer.

Melanoma usually appears at the site of a preexisting mole.

A technique that detects lung cancer earlier than X-rays do is

Two significant actions a person can take to minimize his or her risk for cancer are to avoid tobacco and eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

Estrogen is an example of a

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