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WorksheetsCell Biology and Cancer
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
this therapy may be effective in treating many diseases including cystic fibrosis, ALS, hemophilia and certain cancers
gene therapy
hormone therapy
heat therapy
radiation therapy
this disease can be the result of genetic changes and can develop over long periods of time
als
cancer
pneumonia
AIDS
Carcinogens can be described as;
cancer of the skin cells
things that treat cancer
Things that cause cancer
things that protect from cancer
Some examples of carcinogens are;
car accidents and traffic stress
organic and steamed foods
cholesterol and fat
UV light, radium and coal tar
the number of people per 100,00 that develop cancer each year is the;
incidence rate
mortality rate
survival rate
diagnosis rate
the number of people per 100,00 that die from cancer each year is the;
incidence rate
mortality rate
survival rate
diagnosis rate
If a cancerous tumor has not spread and is only found in the place of origin it could be referred to as:
Metastatic
Invasive
In situ
Benign
If a cancerous tumor has spread by growing in to neighboring tissue it can be referred to as:
Metastatic
Invasive
In situ
Benign
If a cancerous tumor has spread by entering the circulatory or lymphatic systems and establishing itself elsewhere in the body it can be referred to as:
Metastatic
Invasive
In situ
Benign
The nucleus of a cancer cell is larger than the nucleus of a normal cell.
true
false
HPV (human papiloma virus) can lead to what kind of cancer?
cervical cancer
breast cancer
ovarian cancer
uterine cancer
testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes can help to determine a patient's likelihood of developing what kind of cancer?
cervical cancer
breast cancer
ovarian cancer
uterine cancer
which president declared "war on cancer" in 1971
Trump
Obama
Nixon
Clinton
What component of cells would a cancer researcher analyze when studying the life cycle of a cell?
genes
membrane
cytoplasm
nosocomial
What is the jellylike portion of the inside of a cell called?
genes
membrane
cytoplasm
nosocomial
What is the best way to address most forms of cancer?
Prevention
early detection
surgery
radiation
What part of the DNA plays a part in cell age?
RNA
telomeres
telescopes
ribosomes
Most cancer can also be described as what?
controlled cell division
cell death
cell cycle
uncontrolled cell division
what is the cause of most uncontrolled cell division?
growth of genes
depth of genes
treatment of genes
mutation of genes
What body system typically kills cancer cells before they are numerous enough to cause problems?
the immune system
the digestive system
the circulatory system
the nervous system
Gardasil is a vaccine that can treat what viral infection that has been linked to cervical cancer?
AIDS
malaria
SARS
human papilloma virus (HPV)
What word refers to a non cancerous tumor?
metastatic
benign
malignant
in situ
What is a good way to prevent skin cancer?
not smoking
Avoiding sun exposure
not drinking
excercise
A carcinoma is what?
a chemical that causes cancer
a cancer that originates in the epithelial layer of the skin or in the linings of internal organs.
a genetic component
a car
Cancer is related to what?
muscular functions - especially exercise
breathing
cellular functions - especially cell division
reproduction
Who is most likely to get cancer?
an older person
a younger person
The chances of a man developing cancer during his lifetime are what?
50%
33%
The chances of a woman developing cancer during her lifetime are what?
50%
33%
What term refers to a chemical or other agent that causes a mutation in DNA?
a carcinogen
a mutagen
a contagion
an option
Which biopsy type uses a needle and is the least invasive?
Autopsy
surgical biopsy
vivisection
Fine needle aspiration
Which biopsy involves removing the whole tumor?
Autopsy
surgical biopsy
vivisection
Fine needle aspiration
Most malignant tumors are polyclonal and not monoclonal
true
false
the two copies of each gene contained in the cells are called
chromosomes
alleles
genotypes
telomeres
What type of cancer kills the most people each year?
pancreatic
lung
bone
liver
