Question 1

Anticarcinogens include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   vitamin D.
B)   vitamin C.
C)   selenium.
D)   vitamin E.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Nitrites and nitrates are common food additives found in processed meat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A diet high in is linked to increased risk of colon, stomach, and prostate cancers.

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A)   fibre
B)   carotenoids
C)   nitrosamines
D)   fat and meatE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Antioxidants may act as anticarcinogens.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A malignant tumour is different from a benign tumour in that a malignant tumour is

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A)   enclosed in a membrane.
B)   less of a threat to the patient.
C)   dangerous only if its physical presence interferes with bodily functions.
D)   capable of invading surrounding structures.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer. Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention, and then list five foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

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Three general dietary strategies for can...

Question 7

It is recommended that girls get an HPV/cervical cancer vaccine at what age?

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A)   9
B)   12
C)   10
D)   16E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Cancer kills more people in Canada annually than any other disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cigarette smoke is a complete carcinogen because it acts as both an initiator and a promoter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Phytic acid has which of the following potential anticancer effects?

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A)   Acts as an antioxidant.
B)   Neutralizes effect of nitrosamines.
C)   Blocks effects of estrogen on cell growth.
D)   Binds iron reducing free radicals.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Bladder cancer is more common in women than men.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Carotenoids include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   xanthin
B)   lutein
C)   lycopene
D)   beta-caroteneE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What percentage of cases of prostate cancer are successfully treated?

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A)   73%
B)   96%
C)   82%
D)   50%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Age is the strongest predictor of risk for prostate cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A signal of colon and rectal cancer is

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A)   cramping.
B)   rectal bleeding.
C)   high fever.
D)   headaches.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Polyphenols are found in which of the following foods:

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A)   leeks.
B)   black tea.
C)   onions.
D)   kale.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer. To lower his personal risk of the disease, he should consider doing all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   being physically active.
B)   increasing his intake of red meat.
C)   using aspirin and ibuprofen regularly.
D)   increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have a family history of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Phytoestrogens have which of the following potential anticancer effects?

Accepted Answer

A)   Act as an antioxidant.
B)   Neutralize effect of nitrosamines.
C)   Block effects of estrogen on cell growth.
D)   Bind iron reducing free radicals.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Cervical cancer occurs frequently in women in their twenties and thirties.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Cancer kills more people in Canada annually than any other disease.

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It is recommended that girls get an HPV/cervical cancer vaccine at what age?

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Nitrites and nitrates are common food additives found in processed meat.

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