Breast Cancer Signs and Risk Factors Quiz
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What are some signs of breast cancer?

  • A lump in the breast, change in breast shape, fluid coming from the nipple (correct)
  • Dry skin, hair loss, fatigue
  • Blurry vision, dizziness, loss of appetite
  • Frequent headaches, joint pain, backache
  • What are some risk factors for developing breast cancer?

  • Obesity, lack of physical exercise, alcohol consumption (correct)
  • Regular exercise, vitamin intake, balanced diet
  • Sun exposure, vegetarian diet, yoga practice
  • Smoking, excessive sugar intake, caffeine consumption
  • Where does breast cancer most commonly develop?

  • Cells from the lining of milk ducts and lobules (correct)
  • Lung tissues and bronchioles
  • Brain cells and spinal cord
  • Muscle tissues and bone marrow
  • How is the diagnosis of breast cancer confirmed?

    <p>By taking a biopsy of the concerning tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of breast cancer cases are the result of an inherited genetic predisposition?

    <p>5–10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common risk factor for developing breast cancer?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of breast cancer is known to develop from pre-invasive lesions?

    <p>Ductal carcinomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cells does breast cancer most commonly develop?

    <p>Cells from the lining of milk ducts and lobules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of breast cancer?

    <p>Fluid coming from the nipple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of breast cancer cases are the result of an inherited genetic predisposition?

    <p>~5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Papillary Thyroid Cancer
    5 questions
    The Role of Stress in Cancer
    5 questions
    Cancer Disease Awareness
    3 questions

    Cancer Disease Awareness

    EffusiveRevelation avatar
    EffusiveRevelation
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser