Question 1

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 slow the rate of cell growth. 
A) They increase glucose levels in the blood. 
B) They increase estrogen levels in the blood. 
C) They raise LDL cholesterol. 
D) They slow the rate of cell growth.

Question 2

A diet high in _______________ is linked to increased risk of colon,stomach,and prostate cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) fat and meat 
B) fiber 
C) fruits and vegetables 
D) nitrosamines 
A) fat and meat 
B) fiber 
C) fruits and vegetables 
D) nitrosamines

Question 3

All tumors are cancerous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The people most at risk for developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT those

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer cells can invade nerves. 
B) Cancer is characterized by controlled growth of cells. 
C) Cancer may or may not take the form of a tumor. 
D) Cancer has the ability to metastasize. 
A) Cancer cells can invade nerves. 
B) Cancer is characterized by controlled growth of cells. 
C) Cancer may or may not take the form of a tumor. 
D) Cancer has the ability to metastasize.

Question 7

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 the 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 the 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 8

A malignant tumor is different from a benign tumor in that a malignant tumor is

Accepted Answer

A) less of a threat to the patient. 
B) capable of invading surrounding structures. 
C) dangerous only if it interferes with bodily functions. 
D) enclosed in a membrane. 
A) less of a threat to the patient. 
B) capable of invading surrounding structures. 
C) dangerous only if it interferes with bodily functions. 
D) enclosed in a membrane.

Question 9

Oral cancers are primarily the result of tobacco and alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A test using computerized X ray images to detect tumors is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) MRI scan. 
B) CT scan. 
C) angiogram. 
D) sonogram. 
A) MRI scan. 
B) CT scan. 
C) angiogram. 
D) sonogram.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

A) tobacco use 
B) radiation 
C) family history 
D) alcohol use 
A) tobacco use 
B) radiation 
C) family history 
D) alcohol use

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A section of a chromosome that controls the production of a particular protein is a

Accepted Answer

A) gene. 
B) chromosome. 
C) nucleotide. 
D) double helix. 
A) gene. 
B) chromosome. 
C) nucleotide. 
D) double helix.

Question 15

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 16

Describe two of the newer "non-traditional" treatments for cancer and two of the experimental techniques;for each,describe both the current state of research and results as well as any negatives (if any are known).

Accepted Answer

Two newer "non-traditional" treatments f

Question 17

Vaccines are being studied for several types of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Self-exams can be an important part of early cancer detection.Describe the technique for testicle self-exam in men.Also,explain the current status for ACS recommendations for breast self-exam in women and what they should be aware of as signs of early cancer detection in the breast.

Accepted Answer

Testicular self-exams are an important p

Question 19

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis 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 20

Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike;she should apply more sunscreen

Accepted Answer

A) 15 minutes after sun exposure begins. 
B) 2 hours after sun exposure begins. 
C) after climbing a hill and sweating heavily. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) 15 minutes after sun exposure begins. 
B) 2 hours after sun exposure begins. 
C) after climbing a hill and sweating heavily. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Exam 16: Cancer

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

A diet high in _______________ is linked to increased risk of colon,stomach,and prostate cancers.

All tumors are cancerous.

The people most at risk for developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT those

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

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

Jen should do all of the following before leaving for the hike EXCEPT

A malignant tumor is different from a benign tumor in that a malignant tumor is

Oral cancers are primarily the result of tobacco and alcohol use.

A test using computerized X ray images to detect tumors is called a(n)

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

Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?

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

A section of a chromosome that controls the production of a particular protein is a

Risk factors for oral cancer include

Describe two of the newer "non-traditional" treatments for cancer and two of the experimental techniques;for each,describe both the current state of research and results as well as any negatives (if any are known).

Vaccines are being studied for several types of cancer.

Self-exams can be an important part of early cancer detection.Describe the technique for testicle self-exam in men.Also,explain the current status for ACS recommendations for breast self-exam in women and what they should be aware of as signs of early cancer detection in the breast.

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

Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike;she should apply more sunscreen

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