30 Questions
What percentage of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary?
5-10%
What happens to the distribution of lobule types after pregnancy?
The distribution returns to normal
What is a risk factor for breast cancer due to estrogen exposure?
Late menopause
What is the effect of hormone replacement therapy on breast cancer risk?
Increases the risk of breast cancer
What is the benefit of breastfeeding in terms of breast cancer risk?
Decreases cell division and breast cancer risk
How much higher is the risk of breast cancer if two first-degree relatives have been diagnosed?
3-5 times higher
What percentage of all lung cancer cases are diagnosed late at stage 4?
50%
What is the main reason for removing polyps in the colon?
To prevent colon cancer
What is a common symptom of Aspergillus infection?
Wheezing
What is the probability of surviving lung cancer at least 5 years after diagnosis?
19%
What is the primary way Aspergillus is spread?
Through inhalation of spores
What type of cancer has a much lower survival rate over time?
Pancreatic cancer
What is the age range for normal risk adults recommended to take a Fecal Occult Blood Test every 2 years?
50 to 74
Which of the following is an example of a fungus that is safe to eat?
Mushrooms
What is the link between obesity and cancer?
Fat cells create different types of molecules which can increase the risk for certain types of cancer
What is a common way to contract Giardiasis?
Through contaminated water
What is a characteristic of Candida auris?
It is often multidrug-resistant
What type of parasites are ticks and fleas?
Ectoparasites
What is the primary function of the Tau protein in the brain?
To stabilize the internal skeleton of nerve cells
What is the main function of the sarcolemma in a muscle fiber?
To regulate the flow of ions and nutrients
Which organelle is responsible for releasing and absorbing calcium ions during muscle contraction?
Sarcoplasmic Reticulum
During which stages of Alzheimer's Disease is the clinical diagnosis usually made?
Stages III and IV
What is the function of the T-Tubule in muscle fibers?
To allow signals from the nervous system to penetrate deep into the muscle fiber
What is the function of the Entorhinal region in the brain?
To form the main input to the hippocampus
What is the term for the smallest contractile unit of muscle fibers?
Sarcomere
What is the characteristic of the 'Silent' stages of Alzheimer's Disease?
Only slight disruption of transmission of neocortical information
Which type of filament is found in the A band of a sarcomere?
Both Actin and Myosin
What is the result of the accumulation of Tau protein in the brain?
Tangles under a microscope
What is the eventual outcome of Severe Alzheimer's Disease?
Eventual death
What is the purpose of the H-Zone in a sarcomere?
To expand and shrink with muscle contraction and relaxation
This quiz covers the risk factors associated with breast cancer, including age, estrogen exposure, family history, and lifestyle factors such as obesity and physical inactivity.
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