Question 1

Among men in the United States,prostate cancer has the highest death rate but not the highest incidence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following cancers have decreased in recent years EXCEPT:

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A)   liver cancer.
B)   prostate cancer.
C)   breast cancer.
D)   lung cancer.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

________ is a form of cancer that arises from cells in connective tissues,such as bones or muscles.

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A)   Leukemia
B)   Sarcoma
C)   Carcinoma
D)   LymphomaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Women who consume ____ drinks per _____ have a moderate to strong risk for breast cancer.

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A)   1-2; week
B)   1-2; day
C)   3-5; week
D)   3+; dayE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Women whose mothers developed breast cancer before age 40,compared with those whose mothers did not have cancer,are

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A)   about two times more likely to develop breast cancer.
B)   about five to ten times as likely to develop breast cancer.
C)   no more likely to have breast cancer.
D)   much less likely to have breast cancer.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

With regard to radiation and cancer,evidence suggests that

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A)   any exposure to radiation greatly increases one's risk for cancer.
B)   any exposure to radiation slightly increases one's risk for cancer.
C)   dental and medical personnel who work with X-rays have a significantly greater risk of cancer.
D)   long-time employment in a nuclear power plant increases cancer death rates.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Most cancer deaths in the United States are caused by

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A)   pollution.
B)   genetic factors.
C)   diet and smoking.
D)   the sun.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Psychological interventions have been shown to improve short-term emotional adjustment to cancer diagnoses but the evidence of psychological interventions prolonging the life span of people with cancer is less clear.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Among women in the United States,breast cancer has the highest death rate but not the highest incidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Bettye is a 40-year old X-ray technician who smokes about two packs of cigarettes a day,drinks about two alcoholic beverages a day,and eats a diet low in saturated fats.Her number one risk for cancer death is her

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A)   job.
B)   smoking.
C)   diet.
D)   gender.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

More than half of cancer deaths in the United States are attributable to diet and smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cigarette smoking is only a risk factor for lung cancer,but does not increase the risk for cancers located elsewhere,such as the larynx or bladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of these best explains the recent drop in cancer death rates in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)   better treatment procedures
B)   better techniques for diagnosing cancer
C)   changes in lifestyle
D)   both a and c contributed to the drop.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

One reason that consuming red meat may raise the risk for cancer is

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A)   the methods of preparation, such as grilling and smoking, provide risks.
B)   the high protein content is a risk.
C)   the high carbohydrate content of the meat is a risk.
D)   meat is more likely to be contaminated that grains, nuts, or vegetables.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

What is the contrast between the risk and the perceived risk of smoking for the development of lung cancer?

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A.The risk from smoking is substantial.
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Question 16

_______ is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 years and ______ is the second leading cause of death for that age group.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cancer; unintentional injury
B)   Cancer; cardiovascular disease
C)   Unintentional injury; cancer
D)   Cardiovascular disease; cancerE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Taylor is a 28-year-old stockbroker with a 6-year-old son.She smokes about 30 cigarettes a day and consumes about 5 to 10 alcoholic drinks during a week.Because her mother died of cancer of the esophagus at age 64,Taylor is trying to reduce her risk of cancer.Her best course of action would be to

Accepted Answer

A)   change jobs.
B)   have another child.
C)   quit smoking.
D)   stop drinking.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Lee Ann believes that diet is an important factor in cancer.She wants to eat a diet that will protect her.Current research indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)   Lee Ann should concentrate on eating a high-protein diet.
B)   Lee Ann should take vitamin supplements.
C)   Lee Ann should eat "natural" foods with no preservatives.
D)   Lee Ann should eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The main difference between benign and malignant tumors is

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A)   that malignant cells can invade surrounding tissues.
B)   the ability of benign tumors to metastasize.
C)   the size of the tumor each produces.
D)   that benign tumors attack nearly any tissue, whereas malignancies are specific to animal (including human)  tissue cells.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Nick eats a high-fat diet and this may increase risk for _______ cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)   colorectal
B)   testicular
C)   lung
D)   kidneyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: Behavioral Factors in Cancer

One reason that consuming red meat may raise the risk for cancer is

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_______ is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 years and ______ is the second leading cause of death for that age group.

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Which of these best explains the recent drop in cancer death rates in the U.S.?

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Bettye is a 40-year old X-ray technician who smokes about two packs of cigarettes a day,drinks about two alcoholic beverages a day,and eats a diet low in saturated fats.Her number one risk for cancer death is her

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Among men in the United States,prostate cancer has the highest death rate but not the highest incidence.

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Nick eats a high-fat diet and this may increase risk for _______ cancer.

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Lee Ann believes that diet is an important factor in cancer.She wants to eat a diet that will protect her.Current research indicates that

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Psychological interventions have been shown to improve short-term emotional adjustment to cancer diagnoses but the evidence of psychological interventions prolonging the life span of people with cancer is less clear.

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All of the following cancers have decreased in recent years EXCEPT:

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________ is a form of cancer that arises from cells in connective tissues,such as bones or muscles.

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Women whose mothers developed breast cancer before age 40,compared with those whose mothers did not have cancer,are

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What is the contrast between the risk and the perceived risk of smoking for the development of lung cancer?

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The main difference between benign and malignant tumors is

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More than half of cancer deaths in the United States are attributable to diet and smoking.

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Taylor is a 28-year-old stockbroker with a 6-year-old son.She smokes about 30 cigarettes a day and consumes about 5 to 10 alcoholic drinks during a week.Because her mother died of cancer of the esophagus at age 64,Taylor is trying to reduce her risk of cancer.Her best course of action would be to

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With regard to radiation and cancer,evidence suggests that

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Among women in the United States,breast cancer has the highest death rate but not the highest incidence.

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Cigarette smoking is only a risk factor for lung cancer,but does not increase the risk for cancers located elsewhere,such as the larynx or bladder.

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Most cancer deaths in the United States are caused by

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Women who consume ____ drinks per _____ have a moderate to strong risk for breast cancer.

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