Question 1

Sarcomas arise from

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A)  connective and fibrous tissue.
B)  epithelial layers.
C)  blood-forming cells.
D)  lymph nodes.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Carcinogens are best described as

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A)  substances within the body that can cause mutations.
B)  substances that increase the growth rate of cells.
C)  environmental factors that mutate genes and cause cancer.
D)  tumors that invade surrounding tissues.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following kills more people than cancer does?

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A)  heart disease
B)  injuries
C)  HIV/AIDS
D)  none of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

All of the following are sources of radiation EXCEPT

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A)  hydrocarbons.
B)  medical X-rays.
C)  tanning lamps.
D)  radon gas.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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

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A)  nitrosamines.
B)  anticarcinogens.
C)  phytochemicals.
D)  free radicals.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

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 these.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for the development of lung cancer among nonsmokers?

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A)  physical inactivity
B)  overexposure to sunlight
C)  a high-fat diet
D)  environmental tobacco smokeE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer.To lower his personal risk of the disease,he should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables.
B)  being physically active.
C)  increasing his intake of red meat.
D)  using whole grains rather than refined grains.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  people who use tanning lamps.
B)  people with naturally dark skin.
C)  people with a family history of skin cancer.
D)  people who were severely sunburned as children.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have a family history of the disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun.
B)  using tanning salons instead of sunbathing.
C)  avoiding sunburns.
D)  using sunscreens and protective clothing.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List four strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

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1. Use sunscreen: Pete should apply a br...

Question 13

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most common cause of cancer death in the United States is

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A)  breast cancer.
B)  colon and rectal cancer.
C)  prostate cancer.
D)  lung cancer.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Ultraviolet rays are

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A)  suppressor agents.
B)  oncogenes.
C)  cancer initiators.
D)  cancer promoters.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

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Question 17

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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

A diet rich in fruits,vegetables,and whole grains can reduce the risk of colon cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if

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A)  she had her first child before age 30.
B)  her diet is low in fat.
C)  her diet is high in vegetables.
D)  she is obese.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Cancer

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