Question 1

A biopsy is first performed for malignancies only.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A cancer cluster usually results from environmental causes.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Oncogenes convert normal cells into malignant ones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A benign tumor is usually fatal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Select the combining form that best matches the definition immature cell.

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A)  carcin(o) 
B)  muta
C)  -plastic
D)  blast(o)

Question 6

Select the combining form that best matches the definition genetic change.

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A)  muta
B)  radi(o) 
C)  carcin(o) 
D)  blast(o)

Question 7

Select the combining form that best matches the definition tumor.

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A)  blast(o) 
B)  onc(o) 
C)  muta
D)  carcin(o)  B

Question 8

A tumor is a

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A)  neoplasm.
B)  growth.
C)  made of cells that reproduce abnormally.
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 9

A pap smear is a test for breast cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Some dietary modifications can help prevent cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A carcinoma is also called a solid tumor.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 12

Leukemia occurs in stem cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Dysplasia is a type of abnormal tissue development and is often a sign of the first stage of cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An alphafetoprotein test can detect liver cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ninety percent of all tumors are carcinomas.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Melanoma is more common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Blood in the stool may be a sign of colorectal cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Radiation kills

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A)  only cancer cells.
B)  all types of cells.
C)  only benign cells.
D)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 19

A necrotic tumor contains

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A)  polyps.
B)  open wounds.
C)  dead tissue.
D)  scirrhous tissue.

Question 20

A nephrosarcoma usually starts in the liver.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Terms in Oncology Cancer and Its Causes

A biopsy is first performed for malignancies only.

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A cancer cluster usually results from environmental causes.

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Oncogenes convert normal cells into malignant ones.

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A benign tumor is usually fatal.

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Select the combining form that best matches the definition immature cell.

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Select the combining form that best matches the definition genetic change.

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Select the combining form that best matches the definition tumor.

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A tumor is a

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A pap smear is a test for breast cancer.

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Some dietary modifications can help prevent cancer.

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A carcinoma is also called a solid tumor.

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Leukemia occurs in stem cells.

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Dysplasia is a type of abnormal tissue development and is often a sign of the first stage of cancer.

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An alphafetoprotein test can detect liver cancer.

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Ninety percent of all tumors are carcinomas.

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Melanoma is more common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun.

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Blood in the stool may be a sign of colorectal cancer.

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Radiation kills

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A necrotic tumor contains

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A nephrosarcoma usually starts in the liver.

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