Question 1

The process by which cells of a tumor invade normal tissue and travel to other parts of the body is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process by which cells of a...

Question 2

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated.
-cervical cancer
A)smoke
B)ultraviolet light
C)HTLV-1 virus
D)human papilloma virus
E)red meat and saturated animal fat

Accepted Answer

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is strongly associated with cervical cancer.

Question 3

Many viral and bacterial infections are believed to increase the risk of cancer. Match the following viruses and bacteria to the type of cancer with which they are associated.
-cancer of the liver
A)HIV
B)Helicobacter pylori
C)Epstein-Barr virus
D)human papillomavirus
E)hepatitis B virus

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B virus is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer.

Question 4

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated.
-lung cancer
A)smoke
B)ultraviolet light
C)HTLV-1 virus
D)human papilloma virus
E)red meat and saturated animal fat

Accepted Answer

Smoke, particularly from tobacco, is a well-known carcinogen associated with lung cancer.

Question 5

Vitamins A, C, and E are known as ________ because they neutralize free radicals, therefore reducing the risk of cancer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vitamins A, C, and E are known...

Question 6

The detection of an enzyme called ________ in a cell is an indicator that the cell may be cancerous because it is rarely present in normal cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The detection of an enzyme called ________...

Question 7

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated.
-skin cancer
A)smoke
B)ultraviolet light
C)HTLV-1 virus
D)human papilloma virus
E)red meat and saturated animal fat

Accepted Answer

Ultraviolet light is a well-known risk factor for skin cancer, as it can cause direct DNA damage in skin cells.

Question 8

The diagnosis of cancer may involve the use of ________, which employs short bursts of a powerful magnetic field to produce a cross-sectional image of tissues in the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The diagnosis of cancer may involve the...

Question 9

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated.
-leukemia
A)smoke
B)ultraviolet light
C)HTLV-1 virus
D)human papilloma virus
E)red meat and saturated animal fat

Accepted Answer

HTLV-1 virus is associated with adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma.

Question 10

Many viral and bacterial infections are believed to increase the risk of cancer. Match the following viruses and bacteria to the type of cancer with which they are associated.
-cancer of the cervix or penis
A)HIV
B)Helicobacter pylori
C)Epstein-Barr virus
D)human papillomavirus
E)hepatitis B virus

Accepted Answer

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is strongly associated with cancers of the cervix and penis.

Question 11

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated.
-colon cancer
A)smoke
B)ultraviolet light
C)HTLV-1 virus
D)human papilloma virus
E)red meat and saturated animal fat

Accepted Answer

Red meat and saturated animal fat have been associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.

Question 12

Mutated forms of the ________ gene (a tumor suppressor gene) are associated with cancers of the cervix, colon, skin, bladder, and breast.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mutated forms of the ________ gene (a...

Question 13

Antiangiogenic drugs are designed to prevent or slow the growth of ________ into tumors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Antiangiogenic drugs are designed to prevent or...

Question 14

Many viral and bacterial infections are believed to increase the risk of cancer. Match the following viruses and bacteria to the type of cancer with which they are associated.
-Hodgkin's disease
A)HIV
B)Helicobacter pylori
C)Epstein-Barr virus
D)human papillomavirus
E)hepatitis B virus

Accepted Answer

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with Hodgkin's disease, as well as other types of lymphomas.

Question 15

Cells undergoing hyperplasia eventually develop into a mass called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cells undergoing hyperplasia eventually develop into a...

Question 16

Many viral and bacterial infections are believed to increase the risk of cancer. Match the following viruses and bacteria to the type of cancer with which they are associated.
-Kaposi's sarcoma
A)HIV
B)Helicobacter pylori
C)Epstein-Barr virus
D)human papillomavirus
E)hepatitis B virus

Accepted Answer

Kaposi's sarcoma is caused by Human herpesvirus (HHV)8.

Note: The other viruses listed do not cause Kaposi's sarcoma. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 can cause cold sores and genital herpes, respectively. Zoster and Varicella are caused by the same virus, Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox and shingles. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause mononucleosis and is linked to certain types of cancer. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can cause mild flu-like symptoms, but can be severe in immunocompromised individuals.

Question 17

The potential damaging effects of free radicals to DNA can be averted by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The potential damaging effects of free radicals...

Question 18

If an entire tumor remains localized, it is said to be a(n) ________ cancer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If an entire tumor remains localized, it...

Question 19

If a proto-oncogene becomes damaged or undergoes a mutation, it may become a(n) ________ if it contributes to the development of cancer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a proto-oncogene becomes damaged or undergoes...

Question 20

Cells that have developed an enlarged nucleus and lost some specialized structures and functions, but is not yet cancer, is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cells that have developed an enlarged nucleus...

Quiz 18: Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation

The process by which cells of a tumor invade normal tissue and travel to other parts of the body is called ________.

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated. -cervical cancer

Many viral and bacterial infections are believed to increase the risk of cancer. Match the following viruses and bacteria to the type of cancer with which they are associated. -cancer of the liver

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated. -lung cancer

Vitamins A, C, and E are known as ________ because they neutralize free radicals, therefore reducing the risk of cancer.

The detection of an enzyme called ________ in a cell is an indicator that the cell may be cancerous because it is rarely present in normal cells.

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated. -skin cancer

The diagnosis of cancer may involve the use of ________, which employs short bursts of a powerful magnetic field to produce a cross-sectional image of tissues in the body.

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated. -leukemia

Many viral and bacterial infections are believed to increase the risk of cancer. Match the following viruses and bacteria to the type of cancer with which they are associated. -cancer of the cervix or penis

The following is a list of carcinogens. Match each to the type of cancer with which it is associated. -colon cancer