Biomed Tech I - Cell Biology and Cancer

During which phase of tumor development is the mass considered malignant?

• dysplasia

• hyperplasia

• in situ

• invasive

A cancerous tumor's function closely resembles which part of the human body?

• blood vessel

• body system

• muscle

• organ

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Which DNA structure provides a set of instructions for a cell to make specific proteins?

• cell

• gene

• nucleus

• ribosome

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Which type of biopsy, also called a cytology test, uses a very thin needle, does not cut through the skin, but sometimes does not remove enough tissue for a definite diagnosis?

• core needle aspiration biopsy

• fine needle aspiration body

• excision biopsy

• endoscopic biopsy

Which term refers to a tumor that is not deemed cancerous and has not invaded nearby tissues?

• metastatic

• malignant

• benign

• carcinoma

Any substance that causes cancer by either damaging genes or disrupting metabolic processes is called a :

• carcinogen

• halogen

• mutagen

• pathogen

Which lifestyle factor is the BEST way to prevent most forms of skin cancer?

• avoiding sun exposure during peak hours

• not smoking

• exercising regularly

• eating healthy and nutritious foods

Which therapy may be used to treat cystic fibrosis, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease, hemophilia and certain cancers?

• cryotherapy

• hormone therapy

• chemotherapy

• gene therapy

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A chronic cough, blood-tinged sputum, and dyspnea are symptoms of which cancer?

• breast

• leukemia

• lung

• skin

What is the main difference between cancer cells and normal cells?

• normal cells and cancer cells both grow slowly

• cancer cells grow at a faster pace than normal cells

• normal cells grow at a faster rate than cancer cells

• cancer cells and normal cells both grow rapidly