Ch3 Neoplasms

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of studying neoplasms in human diseases?

• It helps understand new growths and their impact on health.

• It focuses only on infectious diseases.

• It is only relevant for pediatric patients.

• It is unrelated to tumors or cancer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to classify neoplasms?

• Appearance and growth pattern

• Type of body tissue from which they arise

• Size of the tumor

• Both A and B

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of malignant neoplasms?

• Carcinomas

• Sarcomas

• Leukemias

• Lipomas

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about malignant tumors are correct?

• They grow excessively without regulation.

• They are encapsulated in a capsule.

• They lack the structure or function of normal cells.

• They are fast growing and outpace normal cells.

Multiple Choice

A tumor that is encapsulated and easier to excise is most likely:

• Malignant

• Benign

• Metastatic

• Lymphoma

Open Ended

Explain how the cause and extent of growth differ between hyperplasias and neoplasms.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a similarity between hyperplasias and neoplasms?

• Both involve overgrowth of cells.

• Both are always cancerous.

• Both are caused by viruses.

• Both only affect lymph nodes.

Multiple Select

Which of the following can cause genetic mutations leading to malignant neoplasms?

• Radiation

• Viruses

• Carcinogens

• Bacteria

Multiple Choice

What is the role of lymph nodes in the metastasis of cancer?

• They filter cancer cells.

• They produce cancer cells.

• They prevent all types of cancer.

• They cause sarcomas to spread.

Open Ended

Discuss why prevention and cure of cancer frequently depend on finding initiating agents.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of cancer?

• Chemical carcinogens

• Hormones

• Bacterial infections

• Radiation

Multiple Choice

Which personal risk behaviors are mentioned as contributing to cancer risk?

• Diet

• Sexual behavior

• Alcohol use

• All of the above

Open Ended

List and explain two preventive measures against cancer mentioned in the slides.

Open Ended

How does the frequency of cancer differ between men and women, and what are the most common types?

Multiple Select

Which of the following cancers is most common in the United States, excluding skin cancer?

• Lung

• Colon/Rectum

• Breast

• Prostate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of cancer?

• Change in bowel or bladder habits

• A sore that does not heal

• Sudden weight gain

• Nagging cough or hoarseness

Multiple Choice

Why is early treatment important in the diagnosis of cancer?

• It guarantees a cure

• It improves prognosis

• It prevents all symptoms

• It eliminates the need for biopsy

Open Ended

List two common signs or symptoms of cancer mentioned in the slides.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common cancer treatments?

• Surgery

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation

• Physical therapy

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about neoplasms or tumors after this lesson?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is correctly matched with its definition?

• Neoplasm - Bruise or contusion

• Tumor - Swelling or neoplasm

• Leukemia - New growth

• Hematoma - Malignant disease of bone marrow