Practice for exam one med surg

What is cancer?

• Controlled cell growth

• Uncontrolled cell growth

• Cell death

• Cell repair

Which of the following is NOT a cause of cancer?

• Genetics

• Cancer treatment

• Environmental/toxin exposure

• Regular exercise

Which of the following is a process where cells self-destruct when damaged?

• Mutation

• Apoptosis

• Carcinogenesis

• Division

Which of the following is a chemical carcinogen that can cause cancer?

• UVA and UVB

• Arsenic

• HIV

• Inherited cancer genes

Which of the following is a type of radiation that can cause cancer?

• Formaldehyde

• Chemotherapy

• UVA and UVB

• HPV

Which of the following viruses is associated with cancer?

• Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

• Formaldehyde

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation

Which phase of cancer development involves a mutation in the cell’s genetic structure?

• A) Initiation

• B) Promotion

• C) Progression

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor in the Promotion phase of cancer development?

• Obesity

• Smoking

• Increased tumor growth

• Alcohol & drug use

Fill in the blank: The final stage of cancer development is called _________.

• Progression

• Initiation

• Promotion

• Regression

Which phase of cancer development is associated with increased tumor growth and possible metastasis?

• Progression

• Initiation

• Promotion

• Remission

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4