Question 1

The most common form of cancer in women is _______________ cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) lung;colon and rectal 
B) breast;lung 
C) cervical;colon 
D) breast;ovarian 
A) lung;colon and rectal 
B) breast;lung 
C) cervical;colon 
D) breast;ovarian B

Question 2

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 D

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about cancer death rates?

Accepted Answer

A) Death rates from cancer for men began to decline in 1991. 
B) Death rates from cancer for men continue to increase even today. 
C) There has been no change in cancer death rates. 
D) Death rates from cancer for women began to decline in 1998. 
A) Death rates from cancer for men began to decline in 1991. 
B) Death rates from cancer for men continue to increase even today. 
C) There has been no change in cancer death rates. 
D) Death rates from cancer for women began to decline in 1998. A

Question 4

Risk factors for breast cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) genetic factors. 
B) diet. 
C) use of hormonal therapy. 
D) early onset of menopause. 
A) genetic factors. 
B) diet. 
C) use of hormonal therapy. 
D) early onset of menopause.

Question 5

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 6

One potentially dangerous additive found in processed meats is

Accepted Answer

A) sulforaphane. 
B) nitrates. 
C) sodium chloride. 
D) beta-carotene. 
A) sulforaphane. 
B) nitrates. 
C) sodium chloride. 
D) beta-carotene.

Question 7

All of the following statements are TRUE about multiple myeloma,EXCEPT that it

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Choose one of the common cancers described in your text.Briefly describe the cancer,its risk factors,signs/symptoms,and treatment.List at least three lifestyle strategies for prevention.

Accepted Answer

One of the common cancers described in t

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A) occurs most commonly on the face 
B) appears at the site of a preexisting mole 
C) invades surrounding tissue 
D) bleeds easily 
A) occurs most commonly on the face 
B) appears at the site of a preexisting mole 
C) invades surrounding tissue 
D) bleeds easily

Question 10

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 11

Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) using oral contraceptives. 
B) late menopause. 
C) obesity. 
D) prolonged estrogen exposure. 
A) using oral contraceptives. 
B) late menopause. 
C) obesity. 
D) prolonged estrogen exposure.

Question 12

A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 percent 
B) 35 percent 
C) 65 percent 
D) 83 percent 
A) 20 percent 
B) 35 percent 
C) 65 percent 
D) 83 percent

Question 14

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 15

Regular exercise reduces the risk of breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Weight gain in early adulthood increases a woman's risk for which two forms of cancer in particular?

Accepted Answer

A) endometrial and breast cancers 
B) oral and endometrial cancers 
C) breast and liver cancers 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) endometrial and breast cancers 
B) oral and endometrial cancers 
C) breast and liver cancers 
D) None of these answers is correct.

Question 17

Benign tumors never pose a health risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One type of cancer that seems to be linked to a diet high in red meat is

Accepted Answer

A) cervical cancer. 
B) lymphoma. 
C) leukemia. 
D) colon cancer. 
A) cervical cancer. 
B) lymphoma. 
C) leukemia. 
D) colon cancer.

Question 19

Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor;include a description of metastasis in your answer.Finally,describe the stages of cancer and the various measures used by medical professionals and scientists to classify a cancer in each stage.

Accepted Answer

A benign tumor is a non-cancerous growth

Exam 16: Cancer

The most common form of cancer in women is _______________ cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is _______________.

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

Which of the following is TRUE about cancer death rates?

Risk factors for breast cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if

One potentially dangerous additive found in processed meats is

All of the following statements are TRUE about multiple myeloma,EXCEPT that it

Choose one of the common cancers described in your text.Briefly describe the cancer,its risk factors,signs/symptoms,and treatment.List at least three lifestyle strategies for prevention.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

Sarcomas arise from

Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of skin cancer.

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer deaths?

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.

Regular exercise reduces the risk of breast cancer.

Weight gain in early adulthood increases a woman's risk for which two forms of cancer in particular?

Benign tumors never pose a health risk.

One type of cancer that seems to be linked to a diet high in red meat is

Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor;include a description of metastasis in your answer.Finally,describe the stages of cancer and the various measures used by medical professionals and scientists to classify a cancer in each stage.

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Sex and Your Body

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