Question 1

All of the following are sources of radiation EXCEPT

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

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding testicle self-examination is FALSE?

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A) It is best performed following a bath or shower. 
B) It should be done monthly. 
C) It should be performed using a gentle rolling motion. 
D) It is recommended only if the man is sexually active. 
A) It is best performed following a bath or shower. 
B) It should be done monthly. 
C) It should be performed using a gentle rolling motion. 
D) It is recommended only if the man is sexually active.

Question 3

Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine the stage that a particular cancer is at?

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A) the size of the primary tumor 
B) whether the cancer has invaded other lymph nodes 
C) the organ where the cancer originated 
D) whether metastases are present 
A) the size of the primary tumor 
B) whether the cancer has invaded other lymph nodes 
C) the organ where the cancer originated 
D) whether metastases are present

Question 4

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas

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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

Cervical cancer is usually caused by a viral infection.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Prostate cancer is

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A) the second leading cause of cancer death in men. 
B) associated with Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. 
C) influenced by diet and lifestyle. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) the second leading cause of cancer death in men. 
B) associated with Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. 
C) influenced by diet and lifestyle. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

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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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Scraping cells from the cervix for examination to screen for cancerous changes is called

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A) a PSA test. 
B) curetting. 
C) a Pap test. 
D) an endometrial smear. 
A) a PSA test. 
B) curetting. 
C) a Pap test. 
D) an endometrial smear.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Patients with lung cancer have a high survival rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

The most common treatment for skin cancer is

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A) chemotherapy. 
B) radiation therapy. 
C) surgical removal. 
D) immunotherapy. 
A) chemotherapy. 
B) radiation therapy. 
C) surgical removal. 
D) immunotherapy.

Question 16

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

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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

Estrogen is an example of a

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

Question 18

Radiation is both a cause of and a treatment for cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Pain is a common symptom of cancer in its early stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

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

Exam 16: Cancer

All of the following are sources of radiation EXCEPT

Which of the following statements regarding testicle self-examination is FALSE?

Which of the following criteria is NOT used to determine the stage that a particular cancer is at?

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas

Cervical cancer is usually caused by a viral infection.

Prostate cancer is

Which of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

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

Scraping cells from the cervix for examination to screen for cancerous changes is called

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

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

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.

Patients with lung cancer have a high survival rate.

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.

The most common treatment for skin cancer is

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

Estrogen is an example of a

Radiation is both a cause of and a treatment for cancer.

Pain is a common symptom of cancer in its early stages.

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

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