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Cancer Multiple-Choice Questions

1. What is cancer?
a) A bacterial infection
b) A viral disease
c) A condition where cells grow and divide uncontrollably
d) A disease that affects only the skin

2. What causes cancer cells to grow uncontrollably?


a) Excessive exercise
b) Changes in the DNA controlling the cell cycle
c) Overconsumption of sugar
d) Lack of sleep

3. Which term refers to a mass of cells that grows without any specific function?
a) Malignant tumour
b) Metastasis
c) Benign tumour
d) Tumour

4. What is a benign tumour?


a) A tumour that interferes with tissue functions
b) A cancerous tumour
c) A tumour that does not affect tissues except by crowding them
d) A tumour that spreads throughout the body

5. What is metastasis?
a) The process of a benign tumour becoming malignant
b) The division of normal cells
c) The spread of cancer cells to different parts of the body
d) The death of cancer cells

6. Which of the following is a known carcinogen?


a) Vitamins
b) Tobacco smoke
c) Clean water
d) Fresh fruits

7. Mutations in DNA can cause cancer when they affect genes controlling what?
a) Digestion
b) Muscle strength
c) Cell division
d) Sleep patterns
8. What percentage of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking, according to Health
Canada?
a) 20%
b) 50%
c) 90%
d) 10%

9. Which type of tumour can grow and interfere with nearby cells' function?
a) Benign tumour
b) Malignant tumour
c) Dormant tumour
d) Primary tumour

10. What is the purpose of cancer screening?


a) To cure cancer
b) To prevent cancer
c) To detect cancer early
d) To make people feel safe

11. Which of these is a recommended self-exam for women to check for cancer?
a) Blood pressure test
b) Breast self-examination
c) Reflex test
d) Blood sugar test

12. What is a Pap test used for?


a) Detecting breast cancer
b) Detecting cervical cancer
c) Detecting lung cancer
d) Detecting prostate cancer

13. What is a major challenge for cancer researchers regarding carcinogens?


a) Identifying all carcinogens
b) Predicting who will develop cancer after exposure
c) Finding ways to make carcinogens less harmful
d) Stopping the spread of carcinogens

14. How can people reduce their risk of developing smoking-related cancers?
a) By exercising regularly
b) By quitting smoking or never starting
c) By eating organic food
d) By drinking plenty of water

15. Why are malignant tumours more dangerous than benign tumours?
a) They can shrink on their own
b) They interfere with the functions of nearby cells
c) They grow slowly
d) They remain in one place

16. Which test is used to screen for prostate cancer?


a) Mammogram
b) PSA blood test
c) Pap test
d) Skin biopsy

17. What does the term 'mutation' mean?


a) Normal cell function
b) An error-free duplication of DNA
c) A random change in DNA
d) A type of cancer treatment

18. Cancer can develop from inherited DNA changes. This type of cancer is known as:
a) Metastatic cancer
b) Hereditary cancer
c) Benign cancer
d) Environmental cancer

19. What lifestyle choice can help reduce the risk of developing certain cancers?
a) Eating a high-fat diet
b) Reducing exposure to carcinogens
c) Avoiding exercise
d) Consuming more sugar

20. What does 'ABCD of moles' stand for in cancer screening?


a) Active, Balanced, Critical, Direct
b) Asymmetry, Border, Colour, Diameter
c) Accurate, Broad, Clear, Defined
d) Aggressive, Benign, Cancerous, Deadly

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