What is the accuracy rate of dogs detecting lung cancer in blood samples according to a 2019 study?
Why Don't We Have Cancer-Sniffing Dogs?

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11th Grade - University
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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97%
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the context of cancer detection?
Compounds that cause cancer
Odiferous compounds produced by cancer cells
Proteins found in blood
Enzymes that break down cancer cells
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is it challenging for humans to detect cancer-specific VOCs?
There are too many VOCs to sort through
VOC profiles are identical in all cancers
VOC detection requires advanced technology
There are too few VOCs to analyze
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major challenge in using dogs for cancer detection in labs?
Dogs are not interested in lab work
Dogs are too expensive to maintain
Handlers cannot provide feedback without knowing which samples are cancerous
Dogs require constant feeding
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How long does it take to train a dog to become a certified cancer sniffer?
6-8 months
9-12 months
3-4 months
1-2 months
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one advantage of electronic noses over dogs in cancer detection?
They can detect all types of cancer
They work consistently without time-of-day variations
They are more accurate than dogs
They are cheaper to produce
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a potential issue with electronic noses in detecting cancer?
They are too sensitive to VOCs
They can be affected by other medical conditions
They require constant calibration
They are not portable
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