Question 1

What is the prognosis for someone who is diagnosed with prostate cancer?

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A)   The survival rate is 95%.
B)   Generally, the patient is given less than one year to live.
C)   The survival rate is 50%.
D)   It depends on which gland the cancer is located in.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Define and describe the following: Malignant and Benign tumour.

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Benign (noncancerous) tumours are made u...

Question 3

Genes which mutate from a normal cell to a cancerous cell are known as:

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A)   carcinogens.
B)   oncogenes.
C)   gene mutations.
D)   tumours.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

________________ is a malignant tumour of the skin that arises from pigmented cells, usually a mole.

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The answer of ________________ is a malignant tumour of the...

Question 5

Which one of the following environmental factors is responsible for the greatest percentage of cancer risks?

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A)   Nitrates
B)   X-rays
C)   Pollution
D)   Emissions from industrial plantsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following microorganisms has been linked to Hodgkin's?

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A)   Cold virus
B)   Hepatitis
C)   Epstein-Barr
D)   StreptococciE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Men with undescended testicles are at increased risk for testicular cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

John leads a sedentary lifestyle. Which of the following is NOT considered an ideal strategy to reduce cancer risk for John?

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A)   Avoid tobacco
B)   Regular physical activity
C)   Reduce fruit intake, but increase vegetable intake
D)   Avoid exposure to sunE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

What is metastasis? Describe.

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Metastasis, the spreading of cancer cell...

Question 10

A melanoma is most likely to occur:

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A)   on the face or neck.
B)   on a pre-existing mole.
C)   only on areas that have been sunburned.
D)   near a patch of fair skin.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Head and neck cancers occur _____ as often in men as in women and most frequently in men over 40.

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A)   Five times
B)   Twice
C)   Three times
D)   Four timesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Cancer of the uterus is called _____ cancer.

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A)   prostate
B)   endometrial
C)   estrogen
D)   cervicalE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

How does exercise help to reduce the risk of some cancers?

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A)   It helps to prevent obesity.
B)   It helps control blood pressure.
C)   It increases white blood cell production.
D)   It helps red blood cell production.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Almost all types of cancer can be prevented by eating healthy and getting regular exercise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Foods are a better source of phytochemicals than supplements for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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A)   Isolated phytochemicals may be harmful in high doses.
B)   Supplements could be targeted, and ensure all vitamins and minerals are provided.
C)   Whole foods can have nutritional benefits not available from supplements.
D)   The anticancer effects of phytochemicals may be due to several chemicals from a single food working in combination.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

What type of diagnostic test is prescribed for someone suspected of having breast cancer?

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A)   A blood test
B)   A mammogram
C)   An X-ray
D)   A CAT ScanE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

About 20% of cancer deaths are related to general environmental pollution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The same bacterium that causes stomach ulcers is linked to stomach cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Antioxidants prevent _______________ from damaging DNA.

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The answer of Antioxidants prevent _______________ from damaging DNA....

Question 20

Which of the following is responsible for most cancers?

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A)   Hereditary factors and pollution
B)   Smoking, eating habits, and lack of exercise
C)   Pollution, environmental toxins, and genetics
D)   Ultraviolet radiation, smoking, and household cleanersE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 11: Cancer

Men with undescended testicles are at increased risk for testicular cancer.

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Which of the following is responsible for most cancers?

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A melanoma is most likely to occur:

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What is metastasis? Describe.

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John leads a sedentary lifestyle. Which of the following is NOT considered an ideal strategy to reduce cancer risk for John?

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How does exercise help to reduce the risk of some cancers?

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Which one of the following environmental factors is responsible for the greatest percentage of cancer risks?

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Almost all types of cancer can be prevented by eating healthy and getting regular exercise.

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Define and describe the following: Malignant and Benign tumour.

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Which of the following microorganisms has been linked to Hodgkin's?

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Genes which mutate from a normal cell to a cancerous cell are known as:

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What is the prognosis for someone who is diagnosed with prostate cancer?

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Antioxidants prevent _______________ from damaging DNA.

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Head and neck cancers occur _____ as often in men as in women and most frequently in men over 40.

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Cancer of the uterus is called _____ cancer.

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The same bacterium that causes stomach ulcers is linked to stomach cancer.

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Foods are a better source of phytochemicals than supplements for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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What type of diagnostic test is prescribed for someone suspected of having breast cancer?

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________________ is a malignant tumour of the skin that arises from pigmented cells, usually a mole.

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About 20% of cancer deaths are related to general environmental pollution.

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