Question 1

Name two viruses and one type of bacteria that have been associated with cancer development and the types of cancer they cause.

Accepted Answer

1. Hepatitis: chronic forms of hepatitis B and C are linked to liver cancer.
2. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of cervical cancer.
3. Helicobacter pylori bacteria are linked to stomach cancer.

Question 2

The CAT scan is a noninvasive procedure that creates cross-sectional images that can show the shape and location of a tumor better than regular x-rays.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Tanning booths are safer than natural sunlight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The fecal occult blood test is used to screen for prostate cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Jack was told that the tumor in his brain is malignant. This means that the tumor is

Accepted Answer

A)  cancerous. 
B)  contained within the brain. 
C)  dormant. 
D)  noncancerous. 
A)  cancerous. 
B)  contained within the brain. 
C)  dormant. 
D)  noncancerous.

Question 6

Provide at least four tips for protecting your skin in the sun.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. Avoid the

Question 7

What percentage of all lung cancers could be avoided if people did not smoke?

Accepted Answer

A)  70% 
B)  80% 
C)  90% 
D)  100% 
A)  70% 
B)  80% 
C)  90% 
D)  100%

Question 8

Experts believe that about 15 percent of cancers in the United States are caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Miguel has worked for a construction company installing insulation for 20 years and was recently diagnosed with cancer. Based on his work history, which carcinogen was he mostly likely exposed to, and which type of cancer does he most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nickel chromate; lung 
B)  Benzene; throat 
C)  Asbestos; lung 
D)  Vinyl chloride; stomach 
A)  Nickel chromate; lung 
B)  Benzene; throat 
C)  Asbestos; lung 
D)  Vinyl chloride; stomach

Question 10

Two parts of the body that are particularly susceptible to ionizing radiation are bone marrow and breast tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Anna had her first child after age 30. She is not physically active and was on oral contraceptives for more than 10 years. Which type cancer is Anna at risk for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Colon 
B)  Lung 
C)  Cervical 
D)  Breast 
A)  Colon 
B)  Lung 
C)  Cervical 
D)  Breast

Question 12

Colorectal cancer is the third commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Smoking is the cause of 80 percent of all lung cancer deaths in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain at least three reasons why tanning beds are dangerous.

Accepted Answer

(any three of the following)
1. All beds

Question 15

Today, the five-year survival rate for people diagnosed with cancer is currently about 67 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cells that differ in form, quality, or function from normal cells are known as which type of cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  neoplastic. 
B)  mutant. 
C)  malignant. 
D)  carcinogenic. 
A)  neoplastic. 
B)  mutant. 
C)  malignant. 
D)  carcinogenic.

Question 17

Chemotherapy uses which method to kill cancerous cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiation 
B)  Dietary changes 
C)  Drugs 
D)  Manipulation of genes 
A)  Radiation 
B)  Dietary changes 
C)  Drugs 
D)  Manipulation of genes

Question 18

According to the ABCD rule for symptoms of melanoma, the letters stand for

Accepted Answer

A)  acute pain, bleeding, constant swelling, and diameter. 
B)  asymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter. 
C)  asymmetry, border uniformity, color, and delayed healing. 
D)  actual size, bleeding, cancer stage, and dark appearance. 
A)  acute pain, bleeding, constant swelling, and diameter. 
B)  asymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter. 
C)  asymmetry, border uniformity, color, and delayed healing. 
D)  actual size, bleeding, cancer stage, and dark appearance.

Question 19

Chemotherapy carries many risks because in addition to killing cancer cells, it also damages healthy cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Exposure to tanning beds increases melanoma risk, regardless of age or type of tanning bed used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Reducing Your Cancer Risk

Name two viruses and one type of bacteria that have been associated with cancer development and the types of cancer they cause.

The CAT scan is a noninvasive procedure that creates cross-sectional images that can show the shape and location of a tumor better than regular x-rays.

Tanning booths are safer than natural sunlight.

The fecal occult blood test is used to screen for prostate cancer.

Jack was told that the tumor in his brain is malignant. This means that the tumor is

Provide at least four tips for protecting your skin in the sun.

What percentage of all lung cancers could be avoided if people did not smoke?

Experts believe that about 15 percent of cancers in the United States are caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites.

Miguel has worked for a construction company installing insulation for 20 years and was recently diagnosed with cancer. Based on his work history, which carcinogen was he mostly likely exposed to, and which type of cancer does he most likely have?

Two parts of the body that are particularly susceptible to ionizing radiation are bone marrow and breast tissue.

Anna had her first child after age 30. She is not physically active and was on oral contraceptives for more than 10 years. Which type cancer is Anna at risk for?

Colorectal cancer is the third commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women.

Smoking is the cause of 80 percent of all lung cancer deaths in the United States.

Explain at least three reasons why tanning beds are dangerous.

Today, the five-year survival rate for people diagnosed with cancer is currently about 67 percent.

Cells that differ in form, quality, or function from normal cells are known as which type of cell?

Chemotherapy uses which method to kill cancerous cells?

According to the ABCD rule for symptoms of melanoma, the letters stand for

Chemotherapy carries many risks because in addition to killing cancer cells, it also damages healthy cells.

Exposure to tanning beds increases melanoma risk, regardless of age or type of tanning bed used.

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