Question 1

There is a link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and ovarian cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following are sources of radiation, EXCEPT

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A)   radon gas.
B)   tanning lamps.
C)   medical X-rays.
D)   hydrocarbons.

Question 3

Explain the difference between a benign tumour and a malignant tumour; include a description of metastasis in your answer. Finally, provide an example of one of the four classes of malignant tumours-list the type of cells that gives rise to it and where on the body it may cause cancer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the difference between a benign tumour...

Question 4

Which of the following factors contributes to about 25% of all cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)   alcohol use
B)   family history
C)   radiation
D)   tobacco use

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

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

Question 6

Which one of the following best describes leukemia?

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A)   benign disorder of glucose metabolism
B)   nonmelanoma skin cancer
C)   benign disease of the lymph system
D)   malignant disease of the white blood cells

Question 7

Which one of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

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A)   halibut
B)   nonfat milk
C)   broccoli
D)   lean portion of beef

Question 8

Resveratrol has which of the following potential anticancer effects?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blocks effects of estrogen on cell growth.
B)   Acts as an antioxidant.
C)   Neutralizes effect of nitrosamines.
D)   Binds iron reducing free radicals.

Question 9

Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20, which means that

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A)   her sunscreen contains 20 different ingredients to block ultraviolet radiation.
B)   she can stay in the sun for 20 minutes without getting tanned or burned.
C)   she is protected from the full range of ultraviolet radiation.
D)   she can stay in the sun 20 times longer without getting burned than if she did not use it.

Question 10

Smoking is responsible for about of ALL cancer deaths.

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A)   10%
B)   20%
C)   30%
D)   40%

Question 11

A potentially dangerous additive found in processed meats is

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A)   sodium chloride.
B)   nitrate.
C)   beta-carotene.
D)   sulforaphane.

Question 12

Ultraviolet B (UVB)  radiation

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

Question 13

Phytic acid is found in which of the following foods:

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A)   shallots.
B)   chives.
C)   apples.
D)   whole grains.

Question 14

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

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A)   breast.
B)   bone.
C)   skin.
D)   uterus.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Death rates from lung cancer are

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A)   increasing among women.
B)   highest in younger age groups.
C)   low compared to other cancers.
D)   rapidly declining in men.

Question 17

Urban air pollution plays a significant role in the development of lung cancer for most people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which province has the greatest number of cancer deaths annually in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alberta
B)   Ontario
C)   British Columbia
D)   Quebec

Question 19

One type of cancer that seems to be linked to a diet high in red meat is

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A)   lymphoma.
B)   leukemia.
C)   colon cancer.
D)   cervical cancer.

Question 20

All of the following are true about prostate cancer, EXCEPT

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A)   is associated with lack of fruit and vegetable consumption.
B)   is influenced by diet and lifestyle.
C)   is the second leading cause of cancer death in men.
D)   is the most common cancer in males.

Exam 8: Cancer

Smoking is responsible for about of ALL cancer deaths.

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Which one of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

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Which one of the following best describes leukemia?

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Resveratrol has which of the following potential anticancer effects?

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

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One type of cancer that seems to be linked to a diet high in red meat is

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Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20, which means that

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Death rates from lung cancer are

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Which province has the greatest number of cancer deaths annually in Canada?

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All of the following are sources of radiation, EXCEPT

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Phytic acid is found in which of the following foods:

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Urban air pollution plays a significant role in the development of lung cancer for most people.

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Explain the difference between a benign tumour and a malignant tumour; include a description of metastasis in your answer. Finally, provide an example of one of the four classes of malignant tumours-list the type of cells that gives rise to it and where on the body it may cause cancer.

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

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There is a link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and ovarian cancer.

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

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All of the following are true about prostate cancer, EXCEPT

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A potentially dangerous additive found in processed meats is

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Which of the following factors contributes to about 25% of all cancer deaths?

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Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation

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