Question 1

Methods for precise visualization of tumors do NOT include

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A)  MRI scans.
B)  CT scans.
C)  conventional X?rays.
D)  ultrasonography.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Carcinogens are best described as

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A)  substances that can cause mutation.
B)  substances that increase the growth rate of cells.
C)  substances or factors that mutate genes and cause cancer.
D)  tumors that invade surrounding tissues.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

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A)  Cancer is a group of diseases.
B)  Cancer is characterized by controlled growth of cells.
C)  Cancer may take the form of a tumor.
D)  Cancer has the ability to metastasize.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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

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A)  MRI.
B)  cell analysis.
C)  spiral CT scans.
D)  blood test.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Smoking is responsible for about ____ of ALL cancer deaths.

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A)  10 percent
B)  20 percent
C)  30 percent
D)  40 percentE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

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A)  stroke
B)  injuries
C)  HIV/AIDS
D)  None of these kills more people than cancer.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

When there are no symptoms or other evidence of previously diagnosed disease,a cancer patient is said to

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A)  have metastasis.
B)  be in remission.
C)  be in an immune state.
D)  have a benign tumor.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Risk factors for oral cancer include

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A)  cigarette and cigar smoking.
B)  excess alcohol consumption.
C)  use of spit tobacco.
D)  all of the above choices.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Leukemia is cancer of the

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A)  gastrointestinal tract.
B)  lymph nodes.
C)  urinary tract.
D)  blood-forming cells.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A diet high in ________ is linked to increased risk of colon,stomach,and prostate cancers.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat and meat
B)  fiber
C)  carotenoids
D)  nitrosaminesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Cancer

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

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Risk factors for oral cancer include

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Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

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A diet high in ________ is linked to increased risk of colon,stomach,and prostate cancers.

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Leukemia is cancer of the

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Smoking is responsible for about ____ of ALL cancer deaths.

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Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

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Methods for precise visualization of tumors do NOT include

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Carcinogens are best described as

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When there are no symptoms or other evidence of previously diagnosed disease,a cancer patient is said to

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

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Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

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Exam 16: Cancer

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

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Risk factors for oral cancer include

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Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

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A diet high in ________ is linked to increased risk of colon,stomach,and prostate cancers.

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Leukemia is cancer of the

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Smoking is responsible for about ____ of ALL cancer deaths.

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Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

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Methods for precise visualization of tumors do NOT include

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Carcinogens are best described as

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When there are no symptoms or other evidence of previously diagnosed disease,a cancer patient is said to

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

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Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

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