Chapter 12 – Cancer Prevention

Chapter 12 – Cancer Prevention

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

LO#   An.    Question

1       b       11.  Cancer results from:

1. bacterial infections.
2. cell control problems.
3. cell structural disruption.
4. reduced blood circulation.

1       b       12.  By middle age, our bodies contain millions of precancerous cells. Which of the following is correct?

1. The immune system and the blood turbulence destroy all cancer cells.
2. Only one abnormal cell lodging somewhere is enough to start a new cancer.
3. Chemicals that enhance angiogenesis are necessary to start a new cancer.
4. At this stage, most people have what is referred to as carcinoma in situ.

1       c       13.  The major contributor to the increase in incidence of cancer during the last five decades is _____ cancer.

1. breast
2. colon
3. lung
4. prostate

1       b       14.  Cancer is the _____ leading cause of death in the United States.

1. first
2. second
3. third
4. fourth

1       c       15.  Worldwide, cancer might become the leading cause of death because:

1. environmental hazards are more prevalent.
2. physical activity levels are decreasing.
3. tobacco use is increasing.
4. sanitation is becoming poorer.

2       c       16.  The American Cancer Society recommends all BUT which of the following for cancer prevention?

1. Adopt a healthy diet.
2. Limit alcohol to moderate levels.
3. Limit tobacco to moderate levels.
4. Maintain healthy body weight.

1       a       17.  Like coronary heart disease, cancer is largely:

1. preventable.
2. curable.
3. unavoidable.
4. lethal.

5       d       18.  Lifestyle or environmental factors contribute to as much as _____ of all human cancers.

1. 50%
2. 60%
3. 70%
4. 80%

5       b       19.  _____ is/are definitely an important factor in cancer risk.

1. Illegal drugs
2. Lifestyle
3. Medication
4. Modality