Question 1

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

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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 2

When a malignant tumor spreads to sites distant from the primary tumor,the process is known as

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A) hyperplasia. 
B) malignancy. 
C) metastasis. 
D) dysplasia. 
A) hyperplasia. 
B) malignancy. 
C) metastasis. 
D) dysplasia.

Question 3

Which one of the following best describes leukemia?

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A) benign disease of the lymph system 
B) cancerous disease of the white blood cells 
C) nonmelanoma skin cancer 
D) benign disorder of glucose metabolism 
A) benign disease of the lymph system 
B) cancerous disease of the white blood cells 
C) nonmelanoma skin cancer 
D) benign disorder of glucose metabolism

Question 4

Ultraviolet rays are

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

Question 5

Late onset of menstruation and early onset of menopause are risk factors for breast cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

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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 7

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

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

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE about brain cancer?

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A) Most brain cancers are curable by surgery followed by radiation. 
B) The incidence of brain cancer has slightly decreased in the last 20 years. 
C) The risk factors for brain cancers are firmly established. 
D) The vast majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason. 
A) Most brain cancers are curable by surgery followed by radiation. 
B) The incidence of brain cancer has slightly decreased in the last 20 years. 
C) The risk factors for brain cancers are firmly established. 
D) The vast majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason.

Question 9

The traveling and seeding of cancer cells from one part of the body to another is called metastasis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lung cancer is

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A) easily detectable in early stages. 
B) considered a sarcoma. 
C) difficult to cure at any stage. 
D) caused only by cigarette smoking. 
A) easily detectable in early stages. 
B) considered a sarcoma. 
C) difficult to cure at any stage. 
D) caused only by cigarette smoking.

Question 11

Hepatitis viruses B and C together cause most of the world's cases of liver cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is

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

Question 14

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.

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Three general dietary strategies for can

Question 15

Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In some cases,cervical dysplasia develops into

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A) cervical cancer. 
B) HPV infection. 
C) endometrial cancer. 
D) chlamydia infection. 
A) cervical cancer. 
B) HPV infection. 
C) endometrial cancer. 
D) chlamydia infection.

Question 17

The American Cancer Society recommends a yearly mammogram for women with average risk profiles starting at age 45.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about leukemia is TRUE?

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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 19

The most dangerous form of skin cancer is

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A) melanoma. 
B) squamous cell carcinoma. 
C) basal cell carcinoma. 
D) dysplasia. 
A) melanoma. 
B) squamous cell carcinoma. 
C) basal cell carcinoma. 
D) dysplasia.

Question 20

Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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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.

Exam 16: Cancer

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

When a malignant tumor spreads to sites distant from the primary tumor,the process is known as

Which one of the following best describes leukemia?

Ultraviolet rays are

Late onset of menstruation and early onset of menopause are risk factors for breast cancer.

Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE about brain cancer?

The traveling and seeding of cancer cells from one part of the body to another is called metastasis.

Lung cancer is

Hepatitis viruses B and C together cause most of the world's cases of liver cancer.

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is

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.

Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

In some cases,cervical dysplasia develops into

The American Cancer Society recommends a yearly mammogram for women with average risk profiles starting at age 45.

Which of the following statements about leukemia is TRUE?

The most dangerous form of skin cancer is

Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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