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Cancer

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which scenario best illustrates how a carcinogen contributes to cancer development?

a)

An enzyme that slows mitosis reducing abnormal cell masses

b)

A vitamin that strengthens immune cells preventing tumors

c)

A chemical that damages DNA leading uncontrolled cell growth

d)

A protein that repairs mutations restoring normal cell division

2.

A doctor discovers a mass of abnormal cells in a patient’s lung. Which step and treatment pairing is most appropriate to confirm and then manage if the mass is malignant?

a)

Risk factor screening, then vitamins to treat the mass

b)

Biopsy to examine tissue, then chemotherapy to destroy cells

c)

Radiation first to shrink mass, then biopsy to test tissue

d)

Chemotherapy to confirm diagnosis, then radiation therapy

3.

Which task best reflects learning how to define cancer during this lesson?

a)

Summarize what cancer is in simple terms

b)

Predict exact survival rates for all cancers

c)

Memorize names of all rare tumor types

d)

List every cancer treatment ever discovered

4.

What does it mean to explain the ways cancer is treated?

a)

Outline common approaches like surgery or therapy

b)

Predict future medical discoveries with certainty

c)

Design a new medicine without clinical trials

d)

Rank hospitals by social media popularity

5.

Which choice best demonstrates advocating for ways to reduce cancer risk?

a)

Encourage peers to avoid tobacco and sunburn

b)

Ignore local health campaigns and resources

c)

Discourage regular checkups and screenings

d)

Publish unverified cures on personal blogs

6.

If you want to learn how doctors identify cancer, which heading should you read?

a)

Diagnosing Cancer

b)

Treating Cancer

c)

Types of Cancer

d)

Risk Factors and Causes of Cancer

7.

Which option lists only cancers that primarily originate in solid organs or tissues rather than blood-forming tissues?

a)

Lung cancer, Leukemia, Reproductive organ cancers

b)

Breast cancer, Leukemia, Colon cancer

c)

Leukemia, Lymphoma, Skin cancer

d)

Skin cancer, Breast cancer, Lung cancer

8.

A factory offers four safety changes. Which action most directly reduces exposure to carcinogens for workers handling asbestos-based materials?

a)

Wearing masks to lower dust inhalation

b)

Taking vitamin supplements at lunch

c)

Scheduling shorter shifts for younger staff

d)

Adding extra breaks without protective gear

9.

A teen plans a weekly routine to lower cancer risk. Which combination best applies prevention strategies shown in the images?

a)

Ignore moles and changes in skin

b)

Balance meals and exercise regularly

c)

Avoid self-exams and warning signs

d)

Skip sunscreen and tan indoors

10.

A patient has a suspicious lump. Which diagnostic step best confirms whether the tissue is cancerous?

a)

Use X-ray imaging to view internal structures

b)

Order routine blood chemistry panels

c)

Perform surgical removal of the whole organ

d)

Remove a small tissue sample for examination

11.

A patient has a breast mass. Which sequence shows a reasonable diagnostic plan?

a)

Imaging to locate mass, biopsy to analyze cells

b)

Antibiotics for a week, recheck for shrinkage

c)

Immediate radiation therapy, no testing first

d)

Begin chemotherapy, consider imaging later

12.

Which statement best describes radiation therapy in cancer management?

a)

Uses high-energy rays to damage cancer cells

b)

Uses broad-spectrum drugs to boost immune cells

c)

Uses surgical removal to extract tumor tissues

d)

Uses viral vectors to replace mutated genes

13.

Outdoor workers often have higher skin cancer risk than indoor workers. What is the most likely factor?

a)

Increased contact with industrial surface contaminants

b)

Reduced physical activity compared with office jobs

c)

Lower intake of antioxidant-rich foods during shifts

d)

Greater cumulative ultraviolet exposure from sunlight

14.

Which scenario shows synthesis of warning signs to judge cancer risk?

a)

Comparing sunscreen brands for price alone

b)

Measuring skin temperature after exercise

c)

Counting total number of moles on both arms

d)

Combining size, border, color, and change over time

15.

Which evidence would most strongly support recommending a dermatologist visit?

a)

A freckle that appears after summer vacation

b)

A mole unchanged in size for five years

c)

A mole with irregular borders and recent bleeding

d)

Dry skin on elbows during winter months