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What type of tumors are known to originate during intrauterine life?
What type of tumors are known to originate during intrauterine life?
Which risk factor is associated with a higher chance of cancer in childhood?
Which risk factor is associated with a higher chance of cancer in childhood?
Which of the following is NOT a common childhood cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a common childhood cancer?
What is a significant factor associated with breast cancer risk in women according to studies?
What is a significant factor associated with breast cancer risk in women according to studies?
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Which type of genetic alteration is primarily associated with cancer development?
Which type of genetic alteration is primarily associated with cancer development?
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Which of the following substances are classified as biochemical markers for tumors?
Which of the following substances are classified as biochemical markers for tumors?
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What is the prerequisite for metastasis in cancer progression?
What is the prerequisite for metastasis in cancer progression?
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Which phenomenon describes the spread of cancer from its primary site to distant sites?
Which phenomenon describes the spread of cancer from its primary site to distant sites?
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Which step is NOT part of the metastatic process?
Which step is NOT part of the metastatic process?
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What is the term for the process by which cancer cells evolve to migrate and survive in foreign microenvironments?
What is the term for the process by which cancer cells evolve to migrate and survive in foreign microenvironments?
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What role do lytic enzymes play in cancer invasion?
What role do lytic enzymes play in cancer invasion?
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Which of the following factors can influence organ tropism in cancer cells?
Which of the following factors can influence organ tropism in cancer cells?
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Which statement about the metastatic process is true?
Which statement about the metastatic process is true?
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What term describes the loss of differentiation in cancer cells?
What term describes the loss of differentiation in cancer cells?
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Which characteristic distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?
Which characteristic distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?
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What mechanism allows cancer cells to develop a selective growth advantage?
What mechanism allows cancer cells to develop a selective growth advantage?
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What is the role of oncogenes in cancer development?
What is the role of oncogenes in cancer development?
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Which is NOT one of the stages of cancer development?
Which is NOT one of the stages of cancer development?
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What is a characteristic of poorly differentiated cancer cells?
What is a characteristic of poorly differentiated cancer cells?
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Which of the following best describes genetic mutations in cancer?
Which of the following best describes genetic mutations in cancer?
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What is the primary function of proto-oncogenes in normal cells?
What is the primary function of proto-oncogenes in normal cells?
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How does chronic inflammation contribute to the development of cancer?
How does chronic inflammation contribute to the development of cancer?
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What role do tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) play in cancer progression?
What role do tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) play in cancer progression?
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What does the presence of tumor markers indicate?
What does the presence of tumor markers indicate?
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What is the primary difference between an oncogene and an anti-oncogene?
What is the primary difference between an oncogene and an anti-oncogene?
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How do cancer cells achieve replicative immortality?
How do cancer cells achieve replicative immortality?
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What does the TNM staging system primarily evaluate?
What does the TNM staging system primarily evaluate?
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What is angiogenesis's role in cancer development?
What is angiogenesis's role in cancer development?
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How might mutagen exposure affect future generations in terms of cancer risk?
How might mutagen exposure affect future generations in terms of cancer risk?
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What is a common consequence of chronic inflammation caused by Helicobacter pylori?
What is a common consequence of chronic inflammation caused by Helicobacter pylori?
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Which of the following is a recognized carcinogen linked to increased cancer risk?
Which of the following is a recognized carcinogen linked to increased cancer risk?
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Among the following options, which dietary factor can increase cancer risk?
Among the following options, which dietary factor can increase cancer risk?
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Which viral infection is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer?
Which viral infection is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer?
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What risk factor is associated with increased cancer risk in women who use oral contraceptives?
What risk factor is associated with increased cancer risk in women who use oral contraceptives?
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What impact does obesity have on cancer risk?
What impact does obesity have on cancer risk?
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Which environmental exposure is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer?
Which environmental exposure is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer?
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What is the primary risk factor associated with Kaposi sarcoma?
What is the primary risk factor associated with Kaposi sarcoma?
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