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Understanding Cancer 2P/2D

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An abnormal mass of cancer cells is called a 
a)
tumor
b)
cyst
c)
lesion
d)
polyp
2.
Any substance that is known to cause cancer is called a
a)
carcinogen
b)
nicolyte
c)
pathogen
d)
retrovirus
3.
Using drugs or medicines to destroy cancer cells.
a)
chemotherapy
b)
radiation therapy
c)
cancer surgery
d)
mitotic spindling
4.
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.
5.

Which type of tumor is being described:


Slow growing Not dangerous Does not spread

a)

Malignant

b)

Benign

6.

Which type of tumor is being described below:


Spreads Dangerous Grows quickly

a)

Benign

b)

Malignant

7.

These are examples of:


  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation
a)

Treatments for Cancer

b)

Mutations

c)

Examples of Asexual Reproduction

d)

Types of Tumors

8.

Anything that can cause mutations or turn on cancer genes.

Examples: smoking, radiation, chemicals, poor diet

a)

Risk Factors

b)

Mutations

c)

Tumors

d)

Predispositions

9.
A diagnostic procedure that involves removing a tissue sample from a patient.
a)
biopsy
b)
lipotripsy
c)
pathogenesis
d)
oncology
10.

Which stage of mitosis is depicted in the animal cell?

a)

metaphase

b)

prophase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

11.

What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

a)

Benign tumors are not life threatening and malignant tumors are life threatening.

b)

Benign tumors are life threatening and malignant tumors are not life threatening.

c)

Benign tumors can have multiple nuclei while malignant tumors do not.

d)

Benign tumors can have multiple chromosome while malignant tumors do not.

12.

Which stage is represented in the image of the onion root tip cell?

a)

prophase - chromosomes condense

b)

metaphase - the chromosomes are aligned at the middle

c)

anaphase - the chromosomes are split apart

d)

telophase - two nuclei are formed

13.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a carcinogen?
a)
healthy fruits & vegetables
b)
tobacco smoke
c)
X-rays
d)
UV rays
14.
What would be a way to decrease your risk of cancer? 
a)
Smoke cigarettes
b)
Use a tanning bed 
c)
Use sunscreen
d)
Get a bunch of x-rays for fun
15.
A mammogram is a
a)
x-ray of breast tissue
b)
a surgery to remove tumors
c)
removal of great tissue
d)
machine that creates images
16.
What cancer treatment involves stimulating the body's immune system to attack cancer cells?
a)
Immunotherapy
b)
Surgery
c)
Radiation Therapy
d)
Chemotherapy