Essential Concepts for Healthy Living, Fourth Edition

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1: If cancer cells have metastasized, the cancer has
	A: healed.
	B: spread.
	C: died.
	D: shrunk.

2: A cancer-causing substance is a(an)
	A: oncogene.
	B: tumor-enhancing agent.
	C: malignant activator.
	D: carcinogen.

3: Which of the following methods is used generally to detect breast cancer?
	A: Pap test
	B: sigmoidoscopy
	C: prostate specific antigen test
	D: clinical breast exam

4: Which of the following factors or situations increases the risk of malignant melanoma?
	A: eating fatty foods
	B: having short, intense sessions of sun exposure
	C: living far from the equator
	D: wearing too much sunscreen

5: Cancer in situ means that the cancer
	A: has spread to the lungs.
	B: is curable.
	C: is localized.
	D: is in a tough, fibrous capsule.

6: ____ is the use of certain forms of energy that interfere with the molecular structure of cancer cells, killing them.
	A: Chemotherapy
	B: Acupuncture therapy
	C: Suppressor therapy
	D: Radiotherapy

7: ____ is the use of anticancer drugs to inhibit cancer cell reproduction or destroy cancer cells.
	A: Chemotherapy
	B: Radiotherapy
	C: Acupuncture therapy
	D: Suppressor therapy

8: The leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States is ____ cancer.
	A: breast
	B: lung
	C: prostate
	D: cervical

9: Heavy consumption of alcohol multiplies a tobacco user's risk of
	A: Huntington disease.
	B: skin cancer.
	C: cystic fibrosis.
	D: cancer of the larynx.

10: A diet that contains high amounts of salt-cured, nitrate-cured, or smoked foods is associated with an increased risk of ____ cancer.
	A: stomach
	B: larynx
	C: pancreatic
	D: breast

11: Which of the following breast signs and symptoms usually is not associated with breast cancer in its early stage?
	A: lump
	B: pain
	C: distortion
	D: swelling

12: Women can reduce their risk of cervical cancer by
	A: eating a high-fiber diet.
	B: drinking 1 to 2 ounces of alcohol daily.
	C: avoiding foods that contain saturated fat.
	D: limiting their number of sex partners.

13: Which of the following statements is false?
	A: A dark tan is a sign of healthy skin.
	B: Ultraviolet radiation in sunlight causes the skin to wrinkle.
	C: Tanning parlors do not provide safe tans.
	D: Ultraviolet light exposure is a major factor in the development of skin cancer.

14: To detect malignant melanoma, regularly examine your skin for growths that have
	A: a dark brown color.
	B: symmetrical shapes.
	C: diameters smaller than a pencil eraser.
	D: irregular borders.

15: For American men, ____ cancer is the most common and second most deadly cancer.
	A: liver
	B: prostate
	C: lung
	D: leukemia

16: Which of the following characteristics is a risk factor for testicular cancer?
	A: being between the ages of 15 and 35
	B: having Latino ancestry
	C: smoking cigarettes
	D: drinking alcohol

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