Question 1

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  55 percent
B)  72 percent
C)  85 percent
D)  100 percentE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Men over what age should be tested for prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  30
B)  40
C)  50
D)  60E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Antioxidants may act as anticarcinogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike;she should apply more sunscreen

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes after sun exposure begins.
B)  2 hours after sun exposure begins.
C)  after climbing a hill and sweating heavily.
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Capsaicin has which of the following potential anticancer effects?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Ovarian cancers

Accepted Answer

A)  are relatively rare but have a high death rate.
B)  are detectable with Pap tests.
C)  decrease in incidence with age.
D)  are usually found at an early stage.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

If not detected early,basal cell skin cancer is the most dangerous skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Risk factors for oral cancer include

Accepted Answer

A)  cigarette and cigar smoking.
B)  excess alcohol consumption.
C)  use of spit tobacco.
D)  all of the above choices.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer is a group of diseases.
B)  Cancer is characterized by controlled growth of cells.
C)  Cancer may take the form of a tumour.
D)  Cancer has the ability to metastasize.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

Accepted Answer

A)  ultrasound.
B)  surgery.
C)  a prostate-specific antigen (PS
A)  blood test.
D)  a CAT scan.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  lean portion of beef
B)  nonfat milk
C)  halibut
D)  broccoliE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Fifteen percent of the world's cancers are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  asbestos.
B)  inactivity.
C)  microbes.
D)  diabetes.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Phytoestrogens is found in which of the following foods:

Accepted Answer

A)  red wine.
B)  cherries.
C)  limes.
D)  nuts.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Sarcomas arise from

Accepted Answer

A)  connective and fibrous tissue.
B)  epithelial layers.
C)  blood-forming cells.
D)  lymph nodes.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Monoterpenes is found in which of the following foods:

Accepted Answer

A)  citrus fruit.
B)  legumes.
C)  garliC.
D)  cauliflower.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lung cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  easily detectable in early stages.
B)  the most common cause of cancer death in Canada.
C)  difficult to cure at any stage.
D)  caused only by cigarette smoking.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 8: Cancer

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

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A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of cancer.

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

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Fifteen percent of the world's cancers are caused by

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

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Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike;she should apply more sunscreen

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Antioxidants may act as anticarcinogens.

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Ovarian cancers

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Sarcomas arise from

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Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer?

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If not detected early,basal cell skin cancer is the most dangerous skin cancer.

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Monoterpenes is found in which of the following foods:

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Men over what age should be tested for prostate cancer?

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Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

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

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Risk factors for oral cancer include

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Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

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Lung cancer is

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Phytoestrogens is found in which of the following foods:

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Capsaicin has which of the following potential anticancer effects?

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