Question 1

Flavonoids is found in which of the following foods:

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A)  citrus fuit.
B)  chili peppers.
C)  broccoli.
D)  grapes.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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

Question 3

Define carcinogen;give four examples of carcinogens and describe how they may cause cancer.

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Question 4

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

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A)  occurs most commonly on the face
B)  appears at the site of a preexisting mole
C)  invades surrounding tissue
D)  bleeds easilyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Ultraviolet rays are

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

After what age should a stool blood test be a standard annual screening test?

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A)  30
B)  40
C)  50
D)  60E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation

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A)  can cause immediate sunburns.
B)  is the main type of radiation emitted from tanning beds.
C)  is not linked to skin cancer.
D)  does not damage the skin.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas

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A)  spread rapidly.
B)  may be pearly nodules or red and scaly patches.
C)  are usually painful.
D)  are rare forms of skin cancer.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?

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A)  tobacco use
B)  radiation
C)  family history
D)  alcohol useE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Major sites of sarcomas include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  skin.
B)  cartilage.
C)  muscle.
D)  bone.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Estrogen is an example of a

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A)  carcinogen.
B)  mutagen.
C)  cancer initiator.
D)  cancer promoter.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy is recommended to screen for ____________ cancer.

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A)  colon and rectal
B)  uterine
C)  throat
D)  lungE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Alcohol is associated with an increased risk of several cancers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Malignant tumours 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) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

It is recommended that girls get an HPV/cervical cancer vaccine at what age?

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A)  9
B)  10
C)  12
D)  16E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation

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After what age should a stool blood test be a standard annual screening test?

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Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy is recommended to screen for ____________ cancer.

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

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Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

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It is recommended that girls get an HPV/cervical cancer vaccine at what age?

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Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?

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All of the following are sources of radiation,EXCEPT

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Major sites of sarcomas include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

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

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Flavonoids is found in which of the following foods:

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