Question 1

A diet high in which of the following is linked to high rates of colon and prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   fat and meat
B)   omega-3 fats
C)   carotenoids
D)   nitrosaminesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Early signs of cancer are typically apparent only to the person who has them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Nitrates in food can inhibit cancer cell development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Choose one of the most common cancers (e.g., colon, lung, skin, or cancers specific to females and males), and briefly describe it. Outline its risk factors, signs/symptoms, and treatment.

Accepted Answer

One of the most common cancers is lung c...

Question 5

Pain is a reliable guide to early detection of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

What is a common test that is useful in early detection of colon cancers?

Accepted Answer

A)   stool blood test
B)   serum lipid panel
C)   surgery
D)   biopsyE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

Ninety percent of breast lumps turn out to be malignant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is linked to approximately 32% of cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)   heredity/family history
B)   smoking
C)   pollution
D)   ultraviolet radiationE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The Pap test is used to help detect which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical
B)   ovarian
C)   breast
D)   endometrialE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Benign tumors are capable of invading surrounding structures and spreading to distant sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most significant risk factor for brain cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)   ionizing radiation, as in X-rays of the head.
B)   tobacco use, whether the smoking or spit variety.
C)   solar radiation, such as UV and other harmful rays.
D)   drug use, whether of the prescription or illegal variety.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which statement about treating cancer is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The ideal approach is not to kill or remove all cancerous cells because doing so would break down the patient's immunities.
B)   Stem cell transplants are a common treatment for most types of cancer.
C)   The ideal approach would be to kill or remove all cancerous cells, but this is not always possible.
D)   Immunotherapy is a common treatment for most types of cancer.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 13

What is the primary difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Malignant tumors can spread to distant sites in the body.
B)   Benign tumors do not have symptoms.
C)   Malignant tumors are always associated with fatal cancer cases.
D)   Benign tumors are made up of different types of cells than the surrounding tissue.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Mammograms and sigmoidoscopies are methods for

Accepted Answer

A)   early detection of breast and prostate cancer, respectively.
B)   removing cancerous cells from the breast and prostate, respectively.
C)   early detection of breast and colon cancer, respectively.
D)   removing cancerous cells from the breast and colon, respectively.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Personalized or precision therapies are selected on the basis of the ________ the cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)   genetic profile of
B)   type and extent of
C)   antibodies associated with
D)   risk factors associated withE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the primary cause of skin cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of these is linked with oral cancer when consumed in excess?

Accepted Answer

A)   nitrates and sulfates
B)   alcohol
C)   chewing gum
D)   phytochemicalsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The majority of head and neck cancers result from

Accepted Answer

A)   consumption of processed foods.
B)   alcohol and tobacco use.
C)   HPV infection.
D)   drug use.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which food is recommended for cancer risk reduction?

Accepted Answer

A)   walnuts, pistachios, and almonds
B)   yellow or orange fruits and vegetables
C)   potatoes and yams
D)   onions and celeryE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Exam 12: Cancer

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Nitrates in food can inhibit cancer cell development.

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