Cancer Biology Quiz
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Cancer Biology Quiz

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What is a characteristic of cancerous cells during the progression stage?

  • They die off on their own without treatment.
  • They stop growing and remain dormant.
  • They grow out of control and invade adjacent tissues. (correct)
  • They become benign and non-cancerous.
  • What is one way the immune system may respond to cancerous cells?

  • It ignores them completely.
  • It only responds to benign cells.
  • It always lets them grow into tumors.
  • It detects and destroys them. (correct)
  • What is a potential outcome if cancerous cells continue to grow?

  • They will never cause symptoms.
  • They will never spread to other parts of the body.
  • They will always become benign.
  • They will develop into malignant tumors. (correct)
  • What is the estimated lifetime risk of developing cancer in men in the US?

    <p>42% (1 in 2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of factor can increase an individual's risk of developing cancer?

    <p>Both modifiable and nonmodifiable factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a nonmodifiable risk factor for cancer?

    <p>Family history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a modifiable risk factor for cancer that has the greatest impact, according to the American Cancer Society?

    <p>Tobacco use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an infectious agent that can increase cancer risk?

    <p>Human papillomavirus (HPV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of cancer cells?

    <p>They reproduce spontaneously and independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a tumor?

    <p>A newly formed mass of undifferentiated cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage of cancer development?

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

    What can happen to cells with mutated DNA?

    <p>They can engage in self-repair, self-destruction, or be destroyed by the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the promotion stage of cancer development?

    <p>The mutated cell is stimulated to divide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't enzymes detect alterations in the DNA during the promotion stage?

    <p>Because the enzymes are unable to detect alterations in the DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it typically take for a mutated cell to double repeatedly into a tumor mass?

    <p>Many years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about not every tumor being malignant?

    <p>Many tumors are benign and are made up of cells that will not spread widely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is Cancer?

    • Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by cells that grow “out of control”
    • Cancer cells reproduce spontaneously and independently, invading tissues and organs

    What is a Tumor?

    • A tumor is a newly formed mass of undifferentiated cells with no physiologic function
    • Not all tumors are malignant or cancerous; some are benign and made up of cells that won't spread

    How does Cancer Arise?

    • Cancer arises from changes to normal cells (mutations) leading to a series of changes
    • The three primary stages of cancer development: Initiation, Promotion, and Progression

    Initiation

    • Initiation occurs when a cell's DNA is mutated due to random, inherited, or environmental factors
    • Mutated cells may engage in self-repair, self-destruction, or be destroyed by the immune system

    Promotion

    • During promotion, the genetically altered cell is stimulated to divide, and the mutated DNA is locked into each new cell's genetic instructions
    • Promotion is the longest stage in cancer development, taking many years for a mutated cell to double repeatedly into a tumor mass

    Progression

    • During progression, cancerous cells grow out of control, growing their own blood vessels and invading adjacent tissues
    • In the early stage of progression, the immune system can sometimes detect and destroy cancerous cells

    Factors Influencing Cancer Risk

    • In the US, the lifetime risk of developing cancer is 42% in men and 38% in women
    • Factors influencing cancer risk include nonmodifiable factors (family history, genetic susceptibility) and modifiable factors (exposures, lifestyle choices)
    • Modifiable risk factors with the greatest impact on individual cancer risk include tobacco use, weight, diet, and physical activity, infectious agents, and ultraviolet radiation

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    This quiz covers the basics of cancer biology, including the characteristics of cancer cells and the formation of tumors.

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