Question 1

In some cases, cervical dysplasia develops into

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A)   cervical cancer.
B)   chlamydia infection.
C)   vaginal clear cell cancer.
D)   HPV infection.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Severe sunburns in childhood are a risk factor for skin cancer in adulthood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   people with naturally dark skin.
B)   people who use tanning lamps.
C)   people with a family history of skin cancer.
D)   fair-skinned people.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Hepatitis viruses B and C together cause as many as percent of the world's liver cancers.

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A)   50
B)   60
C)   30
D)   80E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about leukemia is TRUE?

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A)   Leukemia is not considered cancer.
B)   Leukemia cells are benign.
C)   Leukemia produces tumours.
D)   Leukemia cells are considered malignant.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is one with a

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A)   diameter smaller than 5 mm.
B)   smooth border.
C)   solid brown colour.
D)   asymmetrical shape.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Capsaicin is found in which of the following foods:

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A)   broccoli.
B)   citrus fruit.
C)   chili peppers.
D)   grapes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Allyl sulphides have which of the following potential anticancer effects?

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A)   Act as an antioxidant.
B)   Bind iron reducing free radicals.
C)   Neutralize effect of nitrosamines.
D)   Increase levels of enzymes that break down potential carcinogens.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

After what age should a stool blood test be a standard annual screening test?

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

Question 12

Phytoestrogens are found in which of the following foods:

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A)   nuts.
B)   limes.
C)   cherries.
D)   red wine.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

All tumours are cancerous.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following poses the greatest threat for the development of lung cancer among nonsmokers?

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A)   high-fat diet
B)   sun exposure
C)   exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
D)   inactivityE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Ovarian cancers

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A)   decrease in incidence with age.
B)   are detectable with Pap tests.
C)   are relatively rare but have a high death rate.
D)   are usually found at an early stage.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas

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A)   spread rapidly.
B)   are rare forms of skin cancer.
C)   may be pearly nodules or red and scaly patches.
D)   are usually painful.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Benign tumours never pose a health risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Advanced cancer that has spread to another organ is classified as what stage?

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A)   I
B)   II
C)   III
D)   IVE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Flavonoids are found in which of the following foods:

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A)   grapes.
B)   broccoli.
C)   chili peppers.
D)   citrus fruit.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   using tanning salons instead of sunbathing.
B)   avoiding sunburns.
C)   avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun.
D)   using sunscreens and protective clothing.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 8: Cancer

Benign tumours never pose a health risk.

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Which of the following statements about leukemia is TRUE?

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A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is one with a

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Phytoestrogens are found in which of the following foods:

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In some cases, cervical dysplasia develops into

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Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following, EXCEPT

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Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.

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Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas

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Cervical cancer is usually caused by an infection.

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Steps to prevent skin cancer include all of the following, EXCEPT

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After what age should a stool blood test be a standard annual screening test?

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Hepatitis viruses B and C together cause as many as percent of the world's liver cancers.

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Capsaicin is found in which of the following foods:

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All tumours are cancerous.

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Severe sunburns in childhood are a risk factor for skin cancer in adulthood.

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Flavonoids are found in which of the following foods:

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Ovarian cancers

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Which of the following poses the greatest threat for the development of lung cancer among nonsmokers?

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Allyl sulphides have which of the following potential anticancer effects?

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Advanced cancer that has spread to another organ is classified as what stage?

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