Question 1

Death rates from lung cancer are

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A)  increasing among women.
B)  rapidly declining in men.
C)  highest in younger age groups.
D)  low compared to other cancers.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

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

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A)  They increase glucose levels in the blood.
B)  They increase estrogen levels in the blood.
C)  They raise LDL cholesterol.
D)  They slow the rate of cell growth.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over age

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A)  20.
B)  30.
C)  40.
D)  50.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

An oncogene is a gene involved in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In some cases,cervical dysplasia develops into

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A)  cervical cancer.
B)  HPV infection.
C)  vaginal clear cell cancer.
D)  chlamydia infection.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

When a malignant tumor spreads to sites distant from the primary tumor,the process is known as

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A)  hyperplasia.
B)  malignancy.
C)  metastasis.
D)  dysplasia.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is

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A)  pneumonia.
B)  hepatitis.
C)  HPV.
D)  strep throat.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following statements about leukemia is TRUE?

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A)  Leukemia produces tumors.
B)  Leukemia cells are considered malignant.
C)  Leukemia cells are benign.
D)  Leukemia is not considered cancer.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Situation
Jen has fair skin,and both her mother and her aunt have been treated for skin cancer.This coming weekend,Jen and her friends are planning an all-day outdoor hike near a high-mountain lake;she expects there will be a mix of sun and shade on the trail and at the lakeshore beach.She is looking forward to the hike,but she wants to avoid getting a sunburn or any sun damage.
-The group is tentatively planning to have a noon lunch on the lakeshore beach.To protect her skin at lunchtime,Jen's best strategy would be to

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A)  change the plan so that the group has lunch at a shaded picnic table and dinner on the beach.
B)  eat under a beach umbrella to protect herself from the sun's rays.
C)  not worry,since the high altitude of the lake means the sun's rays are less intense.
D)  go swimming for most of the lunch break because the water will protect her from UV rays.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Regular exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Malignant tumors are classified according to

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A)  how quickly they divide.
B)  how quickly they spread.
C)  the type of cells that give rise to them.
D)  the type of cells they are most likely to spread to.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Diets favoring omega-3 fatty acids over omega-6 forms of fat may increase the risk of certain cancers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Malignant tumors are classified according to the types of cells that give rise to them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Situation
Jen has fair skin,and both her mother and her aunt have been treated for skin cancer.This coming weekend,Jen and her friends are planning an all-day outdoor hike near a high-mountain lake;she expects there will be a mix of sun and shade on the trail and at the lakeshore beach.She is looking forward to the hike,but she wants to avoid getting a sunburn or any sun damage.
-Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor;include a description of metastasis in your answer.Finally,provide an example of one of the four classes of malignant tumors-list the type of cells that gives rise to it and where on the body it may cause cancer.

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A benign tumor is a non-cancerous growth...

Question 16

Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph nodes,part of the body's

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A)  blood-forming cells.
B)  gastrointestinal tract.
C)  connective and fibrous tissues.
D)  infection-fighting system.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Estrogen is an example of a

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A)  carcinogen.
B)  mutagen.
C)  cancer initiator.
D)  cancer promoter.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A potentially dangerous additive found in processed meats is

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A)  sulforaphane.
B)  nitrate.
C)  sodium chloride.
D)  beta-carotene.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Risk factors for breast cancer include all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  genetic factors.
B)  diet.
C)  hormonal factors.
D)  previous injury to the breast.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which one of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

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A)  lean portion of beef
B)  nonfat milk
C)  halibut
D)  broccoliE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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