Question 1

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer is a group of diseases. 
B) Cancer is characterized by controlled growth of cells. 
C) Cancer may take the form of a tumor. 
D) Cancer has the ability to metastasize. 
A) Cancer is a group of diseases. 
B) Cancer is characterized by controlled growth of cells. 
C) Cancer may take the form of a tumor. 
D) Cancer has the ability to metastasize.

Question 2

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

Question 3

Methods for precise visualization of tumors do NOT include

Accepted Answer

A) MRI scans. 
B) CT scans. 
C) conventional X?rays. 
D) ultrasonography. 
A) MRI scans. 
B) CT scans. 
C) conventional X?rays. 
D) ultrasonography.

Question 4

Smoking is responsible for about ____ of ALL cancer deaths.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 percent 
B) 20 percent 
C) 30 percent 
D) 40 percent 
A) 10 percent 
B) 20 percent 
C) 30 percent 
D) 40 percent

Question 5

Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Carcinogens are best described as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) fat and meat 
B) fiber 
C) carotenoids 
D) nitrosamines 
A) fat and meat 
B) fiber 
C) carotenoids 
D) nitrosamines

Question 10

Leukemia is cancer of the

Accepted Answer

A) gastrointestinal tract. 
B) lymph nodes. 
C) urinary tract. 
D) blood-forming cells. 
A) gastrointestinal tract. 
B) lymph nodes. 
C) urinary tract. 
D) blood-forming cells.

Question 11

When there are no symptoms or other evidence of previously diagnosed disease,a cancer patient is said to

Accepted Answer

A) have metastasis. 
B) be in remission. 
C) be in an immune state. 
D) have a benign tumor. 
A) have metastasis. 
B) be in remission. 
C) be in an immune state. 
D) have a benign tumor.

Question 12

Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

Accepted Answer

A) stroke 
B) injuries 
C) HIV/AIDS 
D) None of these kills more people than cancer. 
A) stroke 
B) injuries 
C) HIV/AIDS 
D) None of these kills more people than cancer.

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

Risk factors for oral cancer include

Methods for precise visualization of tumors do NOT include

Smoking is responsible for about ____ of ALL cancer deaths.

Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

Carcinogens are best described as

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

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

Leukemia is cancer of the

When there are no symptoms or other evidence of previously diagnosed disease,a cancer patient is said to

Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

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Exam 16: Cancer

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

Risk factors for oral cancer include

Methods for precise visualization of tumors do NOT include

Smoking is responsible for about ____ of ALL cancer deaths.

Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

Carcinogens are best described as

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

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

Leukemia is cancer of the

When there are no symptoms or other evidence of previously diagnosed disease,a cancer patient is said to

Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

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