Cancer Biochemistry Learning Outcomes Quiz

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Which property is NOT characteristic of cancer?

Inhibition of local tissues (correct)

Immortality

Metastasis

Unrestrained control of growth

What term describes the inactive cancer-causing genes in each cell?

Oncogenes

Mutations

Tumor markers

Proto-oncogenes (correct)

What is the result of mutation and activation of proto-oncogenes?

Abnormal cell growth causing cancer (correct)

Immortal cells

Normal cell growth

Inhibition of cell division

What is the 2nd most common cause of death (COD) according to the text?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the multistep process of carcinogenesis?

Genetic damage accumulation, uncontrolled cell growth, metastasis Signup and view all the answers

Why is age related to cancer development?

Genetic alteration accumulates with age Signup and view all the answers

What kind of agents can contribute to the development of cancer?

Physical, chemical, and biological agents Signup and view all the answers

Why is heart cancer very rare?

Heart cells do not proliferate Signup and view all the answers

What are common symptoms of cancer?

Weight loss, swelling, lumps Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

Malignant tumors can metastasize and affect other tissues and organs Signup and view all the answers

How many different organs in the human body can develop cancer?

60 Signup and view all the answers

Why is the diagnosis of cancer difficult?

Clinical manifestations of cancer vary greatly Signup and view all the answers

What are tumor markers?

(proteins, enzymes, hormones) Signup and view all the answers

"Genomics & Proteomics" refer to:

(Patterns of genes or proteins in the blood) Signup and view all the answers

"Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)" is associated with which type of cancer?

(Colorectal carcinoma) Signup and view all the answers

"Human gonadotrophin (HCG)" is a tumor marker for which type of cancer?

(Choriocarcinoma) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of cancer cells?

Rapid cell division Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of tumor markers in relation to cancers?

Predict the likelihood of metastasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of mutation and activation of proto-oncogenes?

Activation into active oncogenes causing cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of age in relation to cancer development?

The likelihood of developing cancer increases with age Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of tumor markers in cancer diagnosis?

They are substances found at higher than normal levels in blood, urine, or body tissues Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to the development of cancer according to the text?

Artificial sweeteners Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cancer?

Rash Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why heart cancer is very rare?

Heart cells do not proliferate rapidly Signup and view all the answers

What type of cancer is associated with 'Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)'?

Colorectal carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the difficulty in diagnosing cancer?

Variability in clinical manifestations Signup and view all the answers

How many types of cancer can develop from the 60 different organs inside the human body?

60 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'Genomics & Proteomics' in cancer diagnosis according to the text?

"Genomics & Proteomics" are used to look at patterns of genes or proteins in the blood Signup and view all the answers

'Human gonadotrophin (HCG)' is a tumor marker for which type of cancer?

"Human gonadotrophin (HCG)" is associated with choriocarcinoma Signup and view all the answers

'Prostate specific antigen (PSA)' is a tumor marker for which type of cancer?

"Prostate specific antigen (PSA)" is associated with prostate carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why WBC cancer is more common compared to heart cancer according to the text?

White blood cells have a higher rate of proliferation. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of agents can contribute to the development of cancer according to the text?

Artificial sweeteners and heavy metals Signup and view all the answers

Cancer Biochemistry Learning Outcomes Quiz

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Which property is NOT characteristic of cancer?

What term describes the inactive cancer-causing genes in each cell?

What is the result of mutation and activation of proto-oncogenes?

What is the 2nd most common cause of death (COD) according to the text?

What is the multistep process of carcinogenesis?

Why is age related to cancer development?

What kind of agents can contribute to the development of cancer?

Why is heart cancer very rare?

What are common symptoms of cancer?

What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

How many different organs in the human body can develop cancer?

Why is the diagnosis of cancer difficult?

What are tumor markers?

"Genomics & Proteomics" refer to:

"Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)" is associated with which type of cancer?

"Human gonadotrophin (HCG)" is a tumor marker for which type of cancer?

What is the main characteristic of cancer cells?

What is the role of tumor markers in relation to cancers?

What is the result of mutation and activation of proto-oncogenes?

What is the significance of age in relation to cancer development?

What is the role of tumor markers in cancer diagnosis?

What can contribute to the development of cancer according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cancer?

What is the main reason why heart cancer is very rare?

What type of cancer is associated with 'Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)'?

What is the main reason for the difficulty in diagnosing cancer?

How many types of cancer can develop from the 60 different organs inside the human body?

What is the role of 'Genomics & Proteomics' in cancer diagnosis according to the text?

'Human gonadotrophin (HCG)' is a tumor marker for which type of cancer?

'Prostate specific antigen (PSA)' is a tumor marker for which type of cancer?

What is the primary reason why WBC cancer is more common compared to heart cancer according to the text?

What kind of agents can contribute to the development of cancer according to the text?

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