Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Cancer

Chapter 16: Cancer

Multiple Choice


1	The percentage of all cancers that could be prevented by simple lifestyle changes is
		A)	20%.
		B)	30%.
		C)	40%.
		D)	50%.


2	The least serious type of tumor is
		A)	cancerous.
		B)	benign.
		C)	malignant.
		D)	All of these types of tumors are life threatening.


3	Cancer in the blood-forming cells is called
		A)	carcinoma.
		B)	sarcoma.
		C)	lymphoma.
		D)	leukemia.


4	Cancer that arises from the epithelial layers is called
		A)	carcinoma.
		B)	sarcoma.
		C)	lymphoma.
		D)	leukemia.


5	Cancer that attacks the body’s infection-fighting system is called
		A)	carcinoma.
		B)	sarcoma.
		C)	lymphoma.
		D)	leukemia.


6	Cancer that arises from connective and fibrous tissue is called
		A)	carcinoma.
		B)	sarcoma.
		C)	lymphoma.
		D)	leukemia.


7	The MOST deadly form of female reproductive tract cancer is _______________ cancer.
		A)	cervical
		B)	uterine
		C)	endometrial
		D)	ovarian


8	The MOST common form of cancer is _______________ cancer.
		A)	lung
		B)	breast
		C)	skin
		D)	prostate


9	The ABCD test for melanoma includes all of the following EXCEPT
		A)	age.
		B)	border irregularity.
		C)	color variation.
		D)	diameter.


10	Nitrosamines are a type of carcinogen associated with
		A)	diet.
		B)	environmental pollutants.
		C)	industrial pollutants.
		D)	radiation.

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