Question 1

Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for the development of lung cancer among nonsmokers?

Accepted Answer

A) physical inactivity 
B) overexposure to sunlight 
C) a high-fat diet 
D) environmental tobacco smoke 
A) physical inactivity 
B) overexposure to sunlight 
C) a high-fat diet 
D) environmental tobacco smoke

Question 2

Sarcomas arise from

Accepted Answer

A) connective and fibrous tissue. 
B) epithelial layers. 
C) blood-forming cells. 
D) lymph nodes. 
A) connective and fibrous tissue. 
B) epithelial layers. 
C) blood-forming cells. 
D) lymph nodes.

Question 3

Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List four strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

1. Use sunscreen: Pete should apply a br

Question 4

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer.To lower his personal risk of the disease,he should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B) being physically active. 
C) increasing his intake of red meat. 
D) using whole grains rather than refined grains. 
A) increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B) being physically active. 
C) increasing his intake of red meat. 
D) using whole grains rather than refined grains.

Question 5

A diet rich in fruits,vegetables,and whole grains can reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun. 
B) using tanning salons instead of sunbathing. 
C) avoiding sunburns. 
D) using sunscreens and protective clothing. 
A) avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun. 
B) using tanning salons instead of sunbathing. 
C) avoiding sunburns. 
D) using sunscreens and protective clothing.

Question 7

All of the following are sources of radiation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) hydrocarbons. 
B) medical X-rays. 
C) tanning lamps. 
D) radon gas. 
A) hydrocarbons. 
B) medical X-rays. 
C) tanning lamps. 
D) radon gas.

Question 8

Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

Accepted Answer

A) heart disease 
B) injuries 
C) HIV/AIDS 
D) none of these 
A) heart disease 
B) injuries 
C) HIV/AIDS 
D) none of these

Question 9

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) people who use tanning lamps. 
B) people with naturally dark skin. 
C) people with a family history of skin cancer. 
D) people who were severely sunburned as children. 
A) people who use tanning lamps. 
B) people with naturally dark skin. 
C) people with a family history of skin cancer. 
D) people who were severely sunburned as children.

Question 12

Ultraviolet rays are

Accepted Answer

A) suppressor agents. 
B) oncogenes. 
C) cancer initiators. 
D) cancer promoters. 
A) suppressor agents. 
B) oncogenes. 
C) cancer initiators. 
D) cancer promoters.

Question 13

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

Accepted Answer

Three general dietary strategies for can

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if

Accepted Answer

A) she had her first child before age 30. 
B) her diet is low in fat. 
C) her diet is high in vegetables. 
D) she is obese. 
A) she had her first child before age 30. 
B) her diet is low in fat. 
C) her diet is high in vegetables. 
D) she is obese.

Question 16

Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph nodes,part of the body's

Accepted Answer

A) blood-forming cells. 
B) gastrointestinal tract. 
C) connective and fibrous tissues. 
D) infection-fighting system. 
A) blood-forming cells. 
B) gastrointestinal tract. 
C) connective and fibrous tissues. 
D) infection-fighting system.

Question 17

Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are

Accepted Answer

A) nitrosamines. 
B) anticarcinogens. 
C) phytochemicals. 
D) free radicals. 
A) nitrosamines. 
B) anticarcinogens. 
C) phytochemicals. 
D) free radicals.

Question 18

Risk factors for oral cancer include

Accepted Answer

A) cigarette and cigar smoking. 
B) excess alcohol consumption. 
C) use of spit tobacco. 
D) all of these. 
A) cigarette and cigar smoking. 
B) excess alcohol consumption. 
C) use of spit tobacco. 
D) all of these.

Question 19

The most common cause of cancer death in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A) breast cancer. 
B) colon and rectal cancer. 
C) prostate cancer. 
D) lung cancer. 
A) breast cancer. 
B) colon and rectal cancer. 
C) prostate cancer. 
D) lung cancer.

Question 20

Carcinogens are best described as

Accepted Answer

A) substances within the body that can cause mutations. 
B) substances that increase the growth rate of cells. 
C) environmental factors that mutate genes and cause cancer. 
D) tumors that invade surrounding tissues. 
A) substances within the body that can cause mutations. 
B) substances that increase the growth rate of cells. 
C) environmental factors that mutate genes and cause cancer. 
D) tumors that invade surrounding tissues.

Exam 16: Cancer

Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for the development of lung cancer among nonsmokers?

Sarcomas arise from

Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List four strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer.To lower his personal risk of the disease,he should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT

A diet rich in fruits,vegetables,and whole grains can reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are sources of radiation EXCEPT

Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

Ultraviolet rays are

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

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

A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if

Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph nodes,part of the body's

Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are

Risk factors for oral cancer include

The most common cause of cancer death in the United States is

Carcinogens are best described as

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