Question 1

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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Phytic acid has which of the following potential anticancer effects?

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A)   Neutralizes effect of nitrosamines.
B)   Acts as an antioxidant.
C)   Blocks effects of estrogen on cell growth.
D)   Binds iron reducing free radicals.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike; she should apply more sunscreen for all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   15 minutes after sun exposure begins.
B)   2 hours after sun exposure begins.
C)   1 hour after sunset.
D)   after climbing a hill and sweating heavily.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

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A)   ultrasound.
B)   surgery.
C)   a prostate-specific antigen (PS
A)   blood test.
D)   a CT scan.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Regular exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Phytoestrogens have which of the following potential anticancer effects?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neutralize effect of nitrosamines.
B)   Act as an antioxidant.
C)   Block effects of estrogen on cell growth.
D)   Bind iron reducing free radicals.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Obesity increases a person's risk of

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A)   breast and colon cancers.
B)   oral and brain cancers.
C)   lung and brain cancers.
D)   colon and skin cancers.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are

Accepted Answer

A)   nitrosamines.
B)   anticarcinogens.
C)   phytochemicals.
D)   free radicals.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following cancers is significantly more prevalent outside Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   pancreatic cancer
B)   stomach cancer
C)   bladder cancer
D)   kidney cancerE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

List seven major warning signs of cancer and five strategies to reduce your risk of cancer.

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Question 11

Risk factors for oral cancer include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   cigarette and cigar smoking.
B)   excess alcohol consumption.
C)   use of spit tobacco.
D)   high protein consumption.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Choose one of the common cancers described in your text. Briefly describe the cancer, its risk factors, signs/symptoms, and treatment. List at least three lifestyle strategies for prevention.

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Question 13

Which one of the following best describes leukemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   benign disease of the lymph system
B)   malignant disease of the white blood cells
C)   nonmelanoma skin cancer
D)   benign disorder of glucose metabolismE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Resveratrol is found in which of the following foods:

Accepted Answer

A)   flax seeds.
B)   lemons.
C)   peppers.
D)   grapes.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following tests is NOT generally done to identify a cancer's stage?

Accepted Answer

A)   CT scan
B)   MRI
C)   ultrasound
D)   X-ray crystallographyE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

What is the approximate total economic burden of tobacco use in Canada annually?

Accepted Answer

A)   7 billion dollars
B)   11.5 billion dollars
C)   16 billion dollars
D)   22.5 billion dollarsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

One type of cancer that seems to be linked to a diet high in red meat is

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical cancer.
B)   lymphoma.
C)   leukemia.
D)   colon cancer.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Cervical cancer occurs frequently in women in their twenties and thirties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A)   occurs most commonly on the face
B)   appears at the site of a pre-existing mole
C)   invades surrounding tissue
D)   bleeds easilyE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone, cartilage, or muscle are called

Accepted Answer

A)   carcinomas.
B)   sarcomas.
C)   lymphomas.
D)   leukemias.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Cancer

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

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Which of the following cancers is significantly more prevalent outside Canada?

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

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List seven major warning signs of cancer and five strategies to reduce your risk of cancer.

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