Deck 17: cancer

Question 1

Cooking meat at high temperatures can result in the formation of

A) nitrates.
B) phytoestrogens.
C) heterocyclic amines.
D) omega-3 fatty acids.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A recent review of research suggested that ________ is associated with a 20% to 30% reduction in overall cancer risk.

A) moderately intense and vigorous physical activity
B) regularly performed low intensity physical activity
C) eating berries high in antioxidants
D) increasing fish intake to 3-4 times per week

Answer 2

A

Question 3

There are more than ________ known carcinogens in tobacco smoke.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 40
D) 80

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Once the DNA of the cell is mutated and the altered cells begin to grow, the development of cancer is inevitable.

Question 5

At what stage in the development of cancer is the DNA mutated?

A) initiation
B) promotion
C) progression
D) metastasis

Question 6

Research has shown a consistent and strong link between taking beta-carotene supplements and a reduced risk of developing cancer.

Question 7

At what stage in the development of cancer do the cancerous cells grow out of control and invade surrounding tissues?

A) initiation
B) promotion
C) progression
D) termination

Question 8

The purpose of radiation therapy is to

A) break up the cancerous mass to make it easier for removal.
B) excise and remove the tumour.
C) restore the mutation to its original state.
D) kill the cells outright or damage their DNA so they can no longer reproduce.

Question 9

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canada.

Question 10

How many cancer deaths are estimated by researchers to be related to overweight/obesity, poor nutrition, and inadequate physical activity?

A) one-quarter
B) one-third
C) one-half
D) three-quarters

Question 11

Which of the following is the leading cause of cancer death in Canada?

A) lung cancer
B) skin cancer
C) colon cancer
D) stomach cancer

Question 12

The sexually transmitted virus ________ is linked to increased risk of cervical cancer.

A) Heliobacter pylori
B) Chlamydia trachomatis
C) Human papillomavirus
D) Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Question 13

The MOST common form of cancer in Canada is cancer of the

A) lung.
B) skin.
C) colon.
D) stomach.

Question 14

Which of the following terms is synonymous with the word malignant?

A) tumor
B) benign
C) undifferentiated
D) cancerous

Question 15

The majority of people who develop cancer will die from the disease.

Question 16

People who don't smoke but are exposed to second-hand smoke are not at risk for cancer.

Question 17

Eating whole foods that are high in antioxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, is consistently shown to be associated with a decreased risk of cancer.

Question 18

Approximately half of all cancers are strongly hereditary.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of cancer?

A) unexplained weight gain
B) fever
C) unexplained weight loss
D) nagging cough or hoarseness

Question 20

A tumour is a mass of highly specialized cells.

Question 21

Tobacco use is a risk factor in the development of bladder cancer.

Question 22

According to the American Cancer Society, only about 5% of all cancers are strongly hereditary.