Question 1

These types of cells are unique, unspecialized cells that can divide and produce more specialized cell types.

Accepted Answer

A)   bone marrow cells
B)   stem cells
C)   progenitor cells
D)   endothelial cellsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Advanced cancer that has spread to another organ is classified as what stage?

Accepted Answer

A)   I
B)   II
C)   III
D)   IVE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

About ____ percent of all cancers have a strong hereditary component.

Accepted Answer

A)   1-2
B)   5-10
C)   25-30
D)   50-60E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Monoterpenes are found in which of the following foods:

Accepted Answer

A)   citrus fruit.
B)   legumes.
C)   garlic.
D)   cauliflower.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Allyl sulphides have which of the following potential anticancer effects?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neutralize effect of nitrosamines.
B)   Act as an antioxidant.
C)   Increase levels of enzymes that break down potential carcinogens.
D)   Bind iron reducing free radicals.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

_____________ are more likely to develop and die from melanoma.

Accepted Answer

A)   Women
B)   Men
C)   Children
D)   TeensE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The five-year survival rate for thyroid cancer is _____ percent in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   39
C)   63
D)   98E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding testicle self-examination is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is best performed following a bath or shower.
B)   It should be done monthly.
C)   It should be performed using a gentle rolling motion.
D)   It is recommended only if the man is sexually active.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Monoterpenes have which of the following potential anticancer effects?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neutralize effect of nitrosamines.
B)   Help detoxify carcinogens.
C)   Block effects of estrogen on cell growth.
D)   Bind iron reducing free radicals.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A tumour that is NOT cancerous is called

Accepted Answer

A)   melanoma.
B)   benign.
C)   metastatic.
D)   malignant.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Cancer vaccines may be available for certain cancers soon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Anticarcinogens include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin C
B)   vitamin E
C)   selenium.
D)   vitamin DE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In some cases, cervical dysplasia develops into

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Fifteen percent of the world's cancers are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)   asbestos.
B)   inactivity.
C)   microbes.
D)   diabetes.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Phytoestrogens are found in which of the following foods:

Accepted Answer

A)   red wine.
B)   cherries.
C)   limes.
D)   nuts.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Oral cancers are primarily the result of tobacco and alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A signal of colon and rectal cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)   high fever.
B)   headaches.
C)   cramping.
D)   rectal bleeding.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Vaccines can prevent up to _____ percent of HPV infections that cause cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   30
C)   60
D)   90E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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 slow the rate of cell growth.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

General environmental pollution such as substances in our air and water are responsible for approximately ____________ percent of cancer deaths.

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   5
D)   10E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 8: Cancer

Oral cancers are primarily the result of tobacco and alcohol use.

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_____________ are more likely to develop and die from melanoma.

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Which of the following statements regarding testicle self-examination is FALSE?

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

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About ____ percent of all cancers have a strong hereditary component.

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Cancer vaccines may be available for certain cancers soon.

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Phytoestrogens are found in which of the following foods:

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A signal of colon and rectal cancer is

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Allyl sulphides have which of the following potential anticancer effects?

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Fifteen percent of the world's cancers are caused by

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Monoterpenes are found in which of the following foods:

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Vaccines can prevent up to _____ percent of HPV infections that cause cervical cancer.

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Anticarcinogens include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A tumour that is NOT cancerous is called

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In some cases, cervical dysplasia develops into

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These types of cells are unique, unspecialized cells that can divide and produce more specialized cell types.

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Advanced cancer that has spread to another organ is classified as what stage?

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General environmental pollution such as substances in our air and water are responsible for approximately ____________ percent of cancer deaths.

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The five-year survival rate for thyroid cancer is _____ percent in Canada.

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Monoterpenes have which of the following potential anticancer effects?

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