Question 1

Vitamins A, C, and E are known as ________ because they neutralize free radicals, therefore reducing the risk of cancer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vitamins A, C, and E are known...

Question 2

Oncogenes are derived from

Accepted Answer

A)  malignant tumors 
B)  proto-oncogenes 
C)  mutated keratotic cells 
D)  healthy tumor suppressor genes 
E)  benign tumors 
A)  malignant tumors 
B)  proto-oncogenes 
C)  mutated keratotic cells 
D)  healthy tumor suppressor genes 
E)  benign tumors

Question 3

The process by which growing tumors stimulate the growth of new blood vessels is called

Accepted Answer

A)  metastasis 
B)  angiogenesis 
C)  keratosis 
D)  hyperplasia 
E)  dysplasia 
A)  metastasis 
B)  angiogenesis 
C)  keratosis 
D)  hyperplasia 
E)  dysplasia

Question 4

A mutation in which one of the following genes can lead to breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  BT05 
B)  HeLa 
C)  BRCA1 
D)  BCG 
E)  BCG2 
A)  BT05 
B)  HeLa 
C)  BRCA1 
D)  BCG 
E)  BCG2

Question 5

Tumor suppressor genes function to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent gene expression of oncogenes 
B)  prevent release of growth factors 
C)  slow down unchecked cell growth, differentiation, division, or adhesion 
D)  produce proto-oncogenes 
E)  stimulate metastasis 
A)  prevent gene expression of oncogenes 
B)  prevent release of growth factors 
C)  slow down unchecked cell growth, differentiation, division, or adhesion 
D)  produce proto-oncogenes 
E)  stimulate metastasis

Question 6

Which one of the following types of cancer is preventable by a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

A)  lung cancer 
B)  cervical cancer 
C)  breast cancer 
D)  colon cancer 
E)  skin cancer 
A)  lung cancer 
B)  cervical cancer 
C)  breast cancer 
D)  colon cancer 
E)  skin cancer

Question 7

The "ABCD" rule is used in the detection of a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "ABCD" rule is used in the...

Question 8

A technique that could possibly be used in the future for the treatment of cancer involves replacing defective genes with normal genes. This procedure is known as ________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A technique that could possibly be used...

Question 9

Damage to ________ greatly reduces a cell's ability to repair DNA during DNA replication.

Accepted Answer

A)  mutator genes 
B)  proto-oncogenes 
C)  repair genes 
D)  structural genes 
E)  somatic genes 
A)  mutator genes 
B)  proto-oncogenes 
C)  repair genes 
D)  structural genes 
E)  somatic genes

Question 10

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that women who are not at risk for breast cancer wait to have yearly screening mammograms until age 50, as opposed to the previous recommendation of age 40, because

Accepted Answer

A)  breast tissue is more sensitive to radiation damage before menopause than after 
B)  the cost of the screening is not covered by insurance until after a woman reaches menopause 
C)  most forms of breast cancer do not develop until later in life 
D)  the method of screening is more accurate in older women than younger 
E)  delaying the screening ensures that younger, more at-risk women, are able to schedule the preventive tests 
A)  breast tissue is more sensitive to radiation damage before menopause than after 
B)  the cost of the screening is not covered by insurance until after a woman reaches menopause 
C)  most forms of breast cancer do not develop until later in life 
D)  the method of screening is more accurate in older women than younger 
E)  delaying the screening ensures that younger, more at-risk women, are able to schedule the preventive tests

Question 11

Antiangiogenic drugs are designed to prevent or slow the growth of ________ into tumors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Antiangiogenic drugs are designed to prevent or...

Question 12

The development of a cancerous condition in immature white blood cells located in bone marrow is called

Accepted Answer

A)  leukemia 
B)  hyperplasia 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  hypoplasia 
E)  dysplasia 
A)  leukemia 
B)  hyperplasia 
C)  lymphoma 
D)  hypoplasia 
E)  dysplasia

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: cervical cancer
colon cancer
leukemia
skin cancer
lung cancer

Accepted Answer

The Answer of HTLV-1 virus and red meat and saturated is...

Question 14

A malignant tumor differs from an in situ tumor in that the malignant tumor has invaded the surrounding tissue and compromised the function of that tissue, whereas an in situ tumor has not compromised the surrounding tissue or spread from its original location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Development of cancer in cells within lymph nodes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  in situ 
B)  lymphoma 
C)  leukemia 
D)  keratosis 
E)  cervical 
A)  in situ 
B)  lymphoma 
C)  leukemia 
D)  keratosis 
E)  cervical

Question 16

Which one of the following types of cancer kills the highest percentage of people diagnosed with the condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  lung 
B)  breast 
C)  prostate 
D)  skin 
E)  colon 
A)  lung 
B)  breast 
C)  prostate 
D)  skin 
E)  colon

Question 17

Tumor suppressor genes function to increase the activity of cells during times of stress or when conditions do not favor cell division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Free radicals produced during biochemical reactions can serve as carcinogens if they are NOT neutralized by

Accepted Answer

A)  mutator genes 
B)  growth factors 
C)  antioxidants 
D)  repair enzymes 
E)  proto-oncogenes 
A)  mutator genes 
B)  growth factors 
C)  antioxidants 
D)  repair enzymes 
E)  proto-oncogenes

Question 19

Common side effects associated with chemotherapy are due to

Accepted Answer

A)  fevers induced by the chemicals 
B)  death of cancer cells and their subsequent removal from the body 
C)  change in blood pH caused by the chemicals 
D)  death of normal cells caused by the chemicals 
E)  destruction of RNA in most normal cells 
A)  fevers induced by the chemicals 
B)  death of cancer cells and their subsequent removal from the body 
C)  change in blood pH caused by the chemicals 
D)  death of normal cells caused by the chemicals 
E)  destruction of RNA in most normal cells

Question 20

The human body has an incredibly efficient and powerful immune system capable of removing many potentially damaging pathogens and toxic agents that threaten the body. Knowing how efficient the human immune system is, explain why cancerous cells that threaten health can seemingly develop undetected.

Accepted Answer

The human body defenses do attack and at

Exam 18: Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation

Vitamins A, C, and E are known as ________ because they neutralize free radicals, therefore reducing the risk of cancer.

Oncogenes are derived from

The process by which growing tumors stimulate the growth of new blood vessels is called

A mutation in which one of the following genes can lead to breast cancer?

Tumor suppressor genes function to

Which one of the following types of cancer is preventable by a vaccine?

The "ABCD" rule is used in the detection of a(n) ________.

A technique that could possibly be used in the future for the treatment of cancer involves replacing defective genes with normal genes. This procedure is known as ________ therapy.

Damage to ________ greatly reduces a cell's ability to repair DNA during DNA replication.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that women who are not at risk for breast cancer wait to have yearly screening mammograms until age 50, as opposed to the previous recommendation of age 40, because

Antiangiogenic drugs are designed to prevent or slow the growth of ________ into tumors.

The development of a cancerous condition in immature white blood cells located in bone marrow is called

A malignant tumor differs from an in situ tumor in that the malignant tumor has invaded the surrounding tissue and compromised the function of that tissue, whereas an in situ tumor has not compromised the surrounding tissue or spread from its original location.

Development of cancer in cells within lymph nodes is called

Which one of the following types of cancer kills the highest percentage of people diagnosed with the condition?

Tumor suppressor genes function to increase the activity of cells during times of stress or when conditions do not favor cell division.

Free radicals produced during biochemical reactions can serve as carcinogens if they are NOT neutralized by

Common side effects associated with chemotherapy are due to

The human body has an incredibly efficient and powerful immune system capable of removing many potentially damaging pathogens and toxic agents that threaten the body. Knowing how efficient the human immune system is, explain why cancerous cells that threaten health can seemingly develop undetected.

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