Quizzes are available to test your understanding of the key concepts covered in each chapter. Click on the arrows next to each question to view the answer.
1. What process distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?
Rate of tumor growth
Size of tumor
Location of tumor
Metastasis
Nothing, they are the same thing
Answer:
d. Metastasis
2. What is not a significant factor increasing the likelihood of developing ovarian and breast cancers?
BRAC1 or BRAC2 mutations
Having a child after the age of 30
Smoking
Hormone replacement therapy
Being overweight following menopause
Answer:
c. Smoking
3. In human studies, which of these events were not accompanied by stressful experiences?
Early death following stem cell transplants
Progression of cancer
Cancer related mortality
Development of cancer
Increased treatment response
Answer:
d. Development of cancer
4. Which of these is an action through which stressful events can influence the growth of existing tumors?
Hormones
Neurotransmitter
Immune changes
Epinephrine receptors
All of the above
Answer:
e. All of the above
5. Obesity is associated with cancer risk in what proportion of cases?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Answer:
b. 5%
6. Which of these ‘superfoods’ have been associated with a reduction in cancer risk?
Kale
Goji berries
Garlic
Broccoli
There is generally no scientific evidence to support ‘superfoods’ and reduced cancer risk
Answer:
e. There is generally no scientific evidence to support ‘superfoods’ and reduced cancer risk
7. What percentage of cancer patients experiencing depression are not being treated for it?
24%
43%
59%
73%
85%
Answer:
d. 73%
8. Which types of cancers are more likely to be altered by chemotherapy?
Fast-growing tumors
Slow growing tumors
Metastasized tumors
Localized tumors
Thyroid tumors
Answer:
a. Fast-growing tumors
9. Radiation is most often used to treat:
Fast-growing tumors
Slow growing tumors
Metastasized tumors
Localized tumors
Thyroid tumors
Answer:
a. Fast-growing tumors
10. Which of the following is least often considered a factor influencing the type of radiation chosen?
Type and size of tumor
Location of tumor
Proximity to normal tissues that are sensitive to radiation