Question 1

What controls the production of a protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  genes
B)  chromosomes
C)  oncogenes
D)  mutationsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A persistent cough or chest pain can be a warning sign for lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which is a source of radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  UV rays from the sun
B)  heterocyclic amines
C)  ultrasound tests
D)  television screensE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Ninety percent of breast lumps turn out to be malignant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrollable multiplication of cells or tissue that leads to death if untreated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To what substance or activity is oral cancer traced?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrates and sulfates
B)  excess use of alcohol
C)  chewing gum
D)  chewing celery sticks instead of smokingE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which is the best description of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  a rapid growth of cells within an enclosed membrane
B)  an abnormal and uncontrollable multiplication of cells
C)  an infectious disease that is often fatal
D)  tumors that cause deathE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Use of tanning lamps is not linked to skin cancer,because tanning lamps emit a safe form of UV radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which food is recommended for cancer risk reduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  pork
B)  yellow or orange fruits and vegetables
C)  potatoes and yams
D)  onions and celeryE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What term refers to the use of drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation
B)  surgery
C)  chemotherapy
D)  transplantingE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Jose has a family history of colon cancer.What should he do to lower his personal risk of the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease his intake of fruits and vegetables
B)  stop exercising regularly
C)  increase his intake of red meat
D)  take a small,regular dose of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

What is the name for cancer of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate
B)  endometrial
C)  estrogen
D)  cervicalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which statement about ovarian cancer is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is relatively rare but has a high death rate.
B)  It is detectable with Pap tests.
C)  It decreases in incidence with age.
D)  It has obvious early warning signs.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

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 lower triglyceride levels.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Tobacco smoke is the chief risk factor for lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is linked to approximately 30% of cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 12: Cancer

Jose has a family history of colon cancer.What should he do to lower his personal risk of the disease?

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

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Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrollable multiplication of cells or tissue that leads to death if untreated.

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Which is the best description of cancer?

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Use of tanning lamps is not linked to skin cancer,because tanning lamps emit a safe form of UV radiation.

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Ninety percent of breast lumps turn out to be malignant.

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Which food is recommended for cancer risk reduction?

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

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Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

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A persistent cough or chest pain can be a warning sign for lung cancer.

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What term refers to the use of drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?

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Which statement about ovarian cancer is true?

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

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What is the name for cancer of the uterus?

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Which is a source of radiation?

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Tobacco smoke is the chief risk factor for lung cancer.

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

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What controls the production of a protein?

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Which of the following is linked to approximately 30% of cancer deaths?

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To what substance or activity is oral cancer traced?

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