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1
Which statement is true regarding cancer?
A)cancer is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the United States
B)tobacco is responsible for one-half of cancer deaths
C)cancer is the number one cause of death in the U.S.
D)all of the above
2
Which type of tumor is capable of invading surrounding structures?
A)benign
B)malignant
C)primary
D)all of the above
3
Which of the following is a diagnostic test for prostate cancer?
A)Pap test
B)mammogram
C)ultra graph
D)PSA blood test
4
Metastasis refers to:
A)how cancer spreads
B)specific treatment for cancer
C)detection of tumors
D)prevention of cancer
5
The most common cancer for men aged 20 - 35 is:
A)prostate cancer
B)skin cancer
C)testicular cancer
D)lung cancer
6
Which of the following is a potential cause of cancer?
A)radiation exposure
B)viruses
C)obesity
D)all of the above
7
Which of the following is a "free radical"?
A)vitamin C
B)vitamin A
C)folic acid
D)none of the above
8
Which of the following are lifestyle choices that an individual could make to reduce the risk of cancer?
A)exercise regularly
B)control weight
C)protect skin from the sun
D)all of the above
9
Substances the prevent free radicals from damaging DNA are know as:
A)oncogenes
B)antioxidants
C)carcinogens
D)melalomas
10
Which of the following is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States?
A)colorectal cancer
B)lung cancer
C)breast cancer
D)skin cancer





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