Question 1

Which diagnostic test can help identify colon cancer early?

Accepted Answer

A)   breast self-examinations for women beginning in their 60's
B)   flexible sigmoidoscopies every 5 years beginning at age 50.
C)   prostate-specific antigen tests for men beginning in their 70's
D)   Pap tests for women beginning in their 40'sE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

What controls the production of a protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   genes
B)   chromosomes
C)   oncogenes
D)   mutationsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which naturally occurring substances found in plant foods can help prevent chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)   nitrosamines
B)   anticarcinogens
C)   phytochemicals
D)   free radicalsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor,and include a description of metastasis in the answer.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

Which best describes leukemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   a benign disease of the lymph system
B)   a malignant disease of the white blood cells
C)   a non-melanoma skin cancer
D)   a benign disorder of glucose metabolismE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which is a signal of colon and rectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   high fever
B)   headaches
C)   cramping
D)   rectal bleedingE) A) and D)
F) All of the above D

Question 8

Uterine cancer affects mostly younger women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Trina is a 42-year-old woman who has lost two family members to breast cancer.Describe three lifestyle strategies that may help lower her risk.In addition,describe the three tests/exams that she should have to help detect breast cancer in its early stages.

Accepted Answer

Three lifestyle strategies that may help...

Question 10

Which is characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A)   diameter greater than one-quarter inch
B)   symmetrical shape
C)   solid dark color
D)   smooth borderE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which is the most common type of cancer in women?

Accepted Answer

A)   lung
B)   breast
C)   colorectal
D)   skinE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Colon cancer rarely occurs before age 40.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Which is a good source of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

How often should men perform testicular self-examination (TSE) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   weekly
B)   monthly
C)   annually
D)   every 3 yearsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which statement about Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   It causes sunburn.
B)   It is the primary type of radiation emitted from tanning beds.
C)   It is not linked to skin cancer.
D)   It has a longer wavelength than UVA radiation.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 16

Which is the most common cancer in men?

Accepted Answer

A)   colon cancer
B)   prostate cancer
C)   lung cancer
D)   leukemiaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following risk factors is most clearly linked with skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   eating a high-fat diet
B)   smoking cigarettes
C)   exposing skin to ultraviolet radiation
D)   drinking alcoholic beveragesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ninety percent of breast lumps turn out to be malignant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Cancer

Which diagnostic test can help identify colon cancer early?

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Which naturally occurring substances found in plant foods can help prevent chronic diseases?

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Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor,and include a description of metastasis in the answer.

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Which statement about ovarian cancer is TRUE?

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Which best describes leukemia?

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Trina is a 42-year-old woman who has lost two family members to breast cancer.Describe three lifestyle strategies that may help lower her risk.In addition,describe the three tests/exams that she should have to help detect breast cancer in its early stages.

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Colon cancer rarely occurs before age 40.

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