Question 1

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)  fair-skinned people.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Diets high in which of the following foods are associated with increased risk of cancer?

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A)  whole grains
B)  red meats
C)  citrus fruits
D)  cruciferous vegetablesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Alcohol is associated with an increased risk of several cancers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cervical cancer occurs frequently in women in their twenties and thirties.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Stem cells are unique,unspecified cells that can divide and produce more specialized cell types.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for breast cancer?

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A)  alcohol use
B)  early onset of menstruation
C)  early motherhood
D)  obesityE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Lung cancer is

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A)  easily detectable in early stages.
B)  the most common cause of cancer death in the U.S.
C)  difficult to cure at any stage.
D)  caused only by cigarette smoking.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The most common form of cancer in women is ____________ cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is ____________.

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A)  lung;breast
B)  breast;lung
C)  cervical;colon and rectal
D)  melanoma;ovarianE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

A test using computerized X?ray images to detect tumors is called a(n)

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A)  MRI scan.
B)  CT scan.
C)  angiogram.
D)  sonogram.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following statements about ultraviolet radiation is TRUE?

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A)  It's best to avoid outdoor activity in the late afternoon because the sun's rays are most intense after 3 p.m.
B)  Swimming is a good choice of outdoor activity because ultraviolet rays cannot penetrate water.
C)  Sand reflects ultraviolet radiation,so beach-goers need to wear sunscreen even if they sit under a beach umbrella.
D)  You don't need to wear sunscreen when outdoors at high elevations because the atmosphere at high altitude filters out most ultraviolet radiation.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Why has PSA testing for prostate cancer been the subject of controversy among experts?

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A)  because of its tendency to yield misleading results
B)  because it causes painful side effects
C)  because it is so expensive
D)  because it is only available in certain parts of the countryE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

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 15

Pain is a common symptom of cancer in its early stages.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

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 17

To obtain nutrients,cancer cells signal the body to produce new blood vessels,a process called

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A)  enzyme activation.
B)  telomerase.
C)  angiogenesis.
D)  proteasome inhibiting.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Benign tumors never pose a health risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Exam 16: Cancer

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

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Diets high in which of the following foods are associated with increased risk of cancer?

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Alcohol is associated with an increased risk of several cancers.

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Cervical cancer occurs frequently in women in their twenties and thirties.

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Stem cells are unique,unspecified cells that can divide and produce more specialized cell types.

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Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

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

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for breast cancer?

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Lung cancer is

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The most common form of cancer in women is ____________ cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is ____________.

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A test using computerized X?ray images to detect tumors is called a(n)

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Which of the following statements about ultraviolet radiation is TRUE?

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Why has PSA testing for prostate cancer been the subject of controversy among experts?

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

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Pain is a common symptom of cancer in its early stages.

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

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To obtain nutrients,cancer cells signal the body to produce new blood vessels,a process called

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Benign tumors never pose a health risk.

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The majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason.

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Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following,EXCEPT

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