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Cancer (HMC-ACC)

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is Cancer?
a)
I don't care i'm tired
b)
It is a deadly thingy
c)
a large growth or tumor resulting from the division of abnormal cells
d)
I think my grandpa had that
2.
What is cancer?
a)
The heart does not receive enough blood.
b)
Sudden disruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
c)
Blood filled weak spot.
d)
Uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
3.
Cancer harms the body by destroying healthy body tissues.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
the uncontrolled division of cells that results in malignant growth 
a)
tissues
b)
cancer
c)
mitosis
d)
anaphase
5.
Cancer tumors result from
a)
rapid cell division
b)
rapid DNA replication
c)
slow cell division
d)
long interphase
6.
What does it mean for a tumor to metastasize?
a)
mass
b)
spread
c)
to get better
d)
to repair cells
7.
What is the most common type of cancer in men?
a)
lung cancer
b)
prostate cancer
c)
testicular cancer
d)
rectal cancer
8.
All cancers can be cured if they are detected early and treated promptly.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
What is a biopsy?
a)
It is the removal of a cancerous organ.
b)
It is the removal of a cancerous mole.
c)
It is the removal of the lining of the uterus.
d)
It is the removal of a small piece of tissue to check for cancer.
10.

how to treat cancer?

a)

ignore it

b)

drink coffee

c)

surgery with chemotherapy

d)

surgery with radiation

11.

How does cancer start?

a)

cancer is ultimately the result of cells that uncontrollably grow and do not die

b)

cancer is ultimately the result of cells that die

c)

it starts by itself

12.
A diagnostic procedure that involves removing a tissue sample from a patient.
a)
biopsy
b)
lipotripsy
c)
pathogenesis
d)
oncology
13.
Metastasis is
a)
the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
b)
the growth of tumors in the lungs
c)
cancer of the blood cells
d)
cancer that is found in connective tissues
14.
Using drugs or medicines to destroy cancer cells.
a)
chemotherapy
b)
radiation therapy
c)
cancer surgery
d)
mitotic spindling
15.
What is a biopsy?
a)
It is the removal of a cancerous organ.
b)
It is the removal of a cancerous mole.
c)
It is the removal of the lining of the uterus.
d)
It is the removal of a small piece of tissue to check for cancer.
16.
What is is called when a tumor proves to be NON cancerous?
a)
malignant
b)
benign
c)
oncogene
d)
byogene
17.

A normal cellular process involving programmed series of events that lead to the death of a cell

a)

prognosis

b)

bone marrow

c)

apoptosis

d)

none of the above

18.

This is a probable outcome or course of a disease

a)

tumor

b)

tumor marker

c)

toxicity

d)

prognosis

19.

This is the removal of a sample of cells or tissue to examine under a microscope or with other tests to check for cancer cells

a)

prognosis

b)

epidemiology

c)

biopsy

d)

none of the above

20.
Cancer is best and fully described by ...
a)
Uncontrolled cell growth
b)
Cells which grow abnormally and no longer function correctly
c)
Cells which have lost the ability to reproduce
d)
Cells which create abnormal tissues
21.
Which type of cancer treatment works best for when cancer has metastasized around the body?
a)
Chemotherapy
b)
Radiation Treatments
c)
Hormones Treatments
d)
Surgery
22.
The cancer cells are still in the place where they started and have not spread at all.
a)
stage 0
b)
stage 1
c)
stage 2 and 3
d)
stage 4
23.
Metastasis is
a)
the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
b)
the growth of tumors in the lungs
c)
cancer of the blood cells
d)
cancer that is found in connective tissues
24.
Cancer tumors result from
a)
rapid cell division
b)
rapid DNA replication
c)
slow cell division
d)
long interphase
25.
All cancers can be cured if they are detected early and treated promptly.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
In order for a tumor to be cancerous to must ...
a)
Be benign
b)
Be malignant and metastasize
c)
Be malignant and not metastasize
d)
Be benign and spread to parts of the body
27.
Using drugs or medicines to destroy cancer cells.
a)
chemotherapy
b)
radiation therapy
c)
cancer surgery
d)
mitotic spindling
28.

What is Cancer?

a)

a Malignant growth caused by uncontrollable cell division

b)

a growth of bacteria where cells form as one

c)

production of new healthy body cells

d)

an uncontrollable hormone

29.

Which of the following is not a Dietary Recommendation to reduce the risk of cancer?

a)

food high in lycopene

b)

Eating foods high in vitamin B

c)

veggies with carotenoids

d)

diets high in fruit

30.

Uses the body’s own defenses either directly of indirectly against tumor cells

a)

Immunotherapy (Biotherapy)

b)

chemotherapy

c)

radiation

d)

immunology

31.

hair loss

a)

alodectile

b)

alopectin

c)

Alopecia

d)

baldness

32.

inflammation of the mouth

a)

Stomatitis-

b)

stomitis

c)

sore stomach

d)

ulcerated mouth

33.

low white blood count

a)

neutropenia

b)

thrombocytopenia

c)

anemia

d)

infection

34.

- is the placement of radioactive substances directly to the tumor site- goal is to deliver large amounts of radiation directly to the tumor (pregnant people should not be allowed in room where radiation is given)

a)

external radiation

b)

proton therapy

c)

internal radiation implant

d)

alpha, beta gamma

35.

uses both deep and surface x-rays providing care for clients receiving external beam-

a)

External Beam Radiation-

b)

Proton Therapy

c)

Internal radiation implant-

d)

chemotherapy

36.

Metastasis

a)

Development of primary malignant tumours

b)

Uncontrolled cell division

c)

Uncontrolled cell invasion

d)

Development of secondary malignant tumours

37.

Which of these are true? (multiple)

a)

Cancer can be inherited

b)

One can have a recessive allele that would cause cancer if homozygous

c)

Cancer can be developed because of carcinogenic substances

d)

Certain behaviour will reduce the risk of getting cancer

38.

What are lymph nodes?

a)

A group that drains parts of your body and causes swelling

b)

DNA

c)

Enzyme

d)

a mutation in your body

39.

Is it better to treat cancer earlier or later in life?

a)

Earlier

b)

Later

40.

How does Androgen Deprivation Therapy work?

a)

Inhibits estrogen production

b)

stops the posterior pituitary from secreting LH

c)

inhibits androgen production

d)

block androgen receptors

41.
Cancer cells multiply and make copies of itself when not suppose to.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
What does it mean for a tumor to metastasize?
a)
cells gain mass
b)
cell spread through blood stream
c)
to get better
d)
to repair cells
43.
What is the main cause of cancer?
a)
chemicals
b)
radiation
c)
DNA mutations
d)
lifestyle
44.
Cancer cells typically form a mass of tissue called a:
a)
biopsy.
b)
carcinogen.
c)
tumor.
d)
allergy.
45.
Cancer harms the body by destroying healthy body tissues.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
The removal of a malignant tumor is called:
a)
radiation therapy.
b)
chemotherapy.
c)
surgery.
d)
immunotherapy.
47.
Which of the following would describe a cancerous tumor?
a)
malignant
b)
biopsy
c)
benign
d)
infectious
48.
What is a biopsy?
a)
It is the removal of a cancerous organ.
b)
It is the removal of a cancerous mole.
c)
It is the removal of the lining of the uterus.
d)
It is the removal of a small piece of tissue to check for cancer.
49.
What is is called when a tumor proves to be NON cancerous?
a)
malignant
b)
benign
c)
oncogene
d)
byogene
51.
Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent cancer?
a)
Avoid smoking
b)
Avoid alcohol
c)
Avoid exercise
d)
Avoid carcinogens
51.
Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent cancer?
a)
Avoid smoking
b)
Avoid alcohol
c)
Avoid exercise
d)
Avoid carcinogens
52.
cancer cells have irregular proteins on the surface, this disrupts its ability to ___________.
a)
multiply
b)
metabolize
c)
stick to neighboring cells
d)
reproduce
53.
the uncontrolled division of cells that results in malignant growth 
a)
tissues
b)
cancer
c)
mitosis
d)
anaphase
54.
Cancer harms the body by destroying healthy body tissues.
a)
True
b)
False
55.

True/False: There are no known cures for cancer.

a)

True

b)

False

56.
TRUE/FALSE: During remission, the cancer is gone. 
a)
True
b)
False
57.
The removal of a malignant tumor is called:
a)
radiation therapy.
b)
chemotherapy.
c)
surgery.
d)
immunotherapy.
58.
What cancer treatment involves stimulating the body's immune system to attack cancer cells?
a)
Immunotherapy
b)
Surgery
c)
Radiation Therapy
d)
Chemotherapy
59.
CAUTION is the warning signs for:
a)
all sexually transmitted diseases.
b)
heart disease.
c)
cancer.
d)
diabetes.
60.
Cancer harms the body by?
a)
triggering asthma attacks
b)
killing normal cells
c)
causing a buildup of glucose in the cells
d)
accumulating plaque on artery walls
61.
Cancer harms the body by?
a)
triggering asthma attacks
b)
killing normal cells
c)
causing a buildup of glucose in the cells
d)
accumulating plaque on artery walls
62.

True or False: Both men and women can have breast cancer.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

What is the most severe effect

a)

Unexplained headaches

b)

Shortness of breath

c)

weakness

d)

lingering cough

64.
Noninvasive technique that uses ionizing radiation to produce 2-D images of dense materials such as bone
a)
MRI
b)
CT Scan
c)
x-ray
d)
Bone scan
65.
Noninvasive technique that uses ionizing radiation to quickly produce cross-sectional images of tissue/bone
a)
MRI
b)
CT Scan
c)
x-ray
d)
Bone scan
66.
Noninvasive technique that produces images of internal soft tissues through the use of magnets and radio waves.
a)
MRI
b)
CT Scan
c)
x-ray
d)
Bone scan
67.
Noninvasive technique that examines skeletal abnormalities through the use of radio-tracers
a)
MRI
b)
CT Scan
c)
x-ray
d)
Bone scan
68.
Scenario: Cleaning out the gutters, grandpa fell off the ladder and hit his head.  He felt nauseous and dizzy. Grandma took him to the ER to check for any internal brain swelling or bleeding. 
a)
MRI
b)
CT Scan
c)
x-ray
d)
Bone scan
69.

Scenario: Jake is in the ER because he didn't stick his landing on his skateboard and has swelling in his right ankle. He also experiences pain when he attempts to put any weight on it.

a)

MRI

b)

CT Scan

c)

x-ray

d)

Bone scan

70.

Scenario: Alex has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is experiencing pain in his joints. His physician suspects he has metastatic cancer that has spread to his skeletal system and orders further testing to examine the joints and surrounding skeletal tissue.

a)

MRI

b)

CT Scan

c)

x-ray

d)

Bone scan

71.
Scenario: Coach Powell has been experiencing a tightening of her chest and difficulty breathing.  Her doctor is worried it might be her heart, so he orders testing to get a better look at her heart.  Coach is worried because she wonders if her pacemaker will interfere with the procedure. 
a)
MRI
b)
CT Scan
c)
x-ray
d)
Bone scan
72.
__________ divide in an organized manner. 
a)
Cancer cells 
b)
Normal cells 
73.
__________ can proliferate indefinitely. 
a)
Cancer cells 
b)
Normal cells 
74.
__________ lose their specialized cell features, which prevents them from performing their functions properly.
a)
Cancer cells 
b)
Normal cells 
75.
__________ vary in size and shape.
a)
Cancer cells 
b)
Normal cells 
76.
__________ have large, variably shaped nuclei
a)
Cancer cells 
b)
Normal cells 
77.
__________ arrange themselves in an organized manner. There are well-defined tissue boundaries.
a)
Cancer cells 
b)
Normal cells 
78.
__________ have a disorganized arrangement of cells. Tissue boundaries are poorly defined
a)
Cancer cells 
b)
Normal cells 
79.
What does the black dot represent?
a)
Hybridization of healthy and cancer cells
b)
Hybridization of just healthy cells
c)
Hybridization of cancer cells
d)
Genes that were not transcribed in healthy cells

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