Cell Cycle Chemotherapy Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 'hallmarks of cancer' as described in the text?

  • Sustained angiogenesis
  • Evading growth suppressors
  • Immune system evasion (correct)
  • Limitless replicative potential

Cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs primarily target which phase of the cell cycle?

  • S phase
  • M phase (correct)
  • G0 phase
  • G1 phase

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs can kill cancer cells?

  • Inhibition of DNA synthesis
  • Induction of apoptosis
  • Disruption of microtubule function
  • Activation of the immune system (correct)

Which of the following is a type of targeted cancer therapy that works by inhibiting nuclear receptors?

<p>Antiandrogen drugs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major class of cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs?

<p>Monoclonal antibodies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important target for the cytotoxic activity of nitrogen mustard drugs like cyclophosphamide?

<p>Alkylation of the N7 position of guanine in DNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect associated with cyclophosphamide treatment?

<p>Nephrotoxicity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mechanisms helps protect normal tissues from the cytotoxic effects of cyclophosphamide?

<p>High levels of glutathione and glutathione transferases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle is most affected by the cytotoxic action of nitrogen mustard drugs like cyclophosphamide?

<p>S phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a major class of cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs?

<p>Protein kinase inhibitors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action for alkylating agents in cytotoxic chemotherapy?

<p>Forming covalent bonds with DNA to impede replication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle do taxanes like Taxol target specifically?

<p>M phase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main target of antimetabolites in cytotoxic chemotherapy?

<p>DNA synthesis pathways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemotherapy drug is related to 'mustard gas' used in World War I?

<p>Nitrogen mustards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of alkylating agents as a class of cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs?

<p>Forming covalent bonds with DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle is primarily targeted by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs?

<p>M phase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cancer treatment aims to prolong remission and improve the quality of life?

<p>Palliate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of chemotherapy drugs acts on specific molecular targets associated with cancer?

<p>Camptothecins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of chemotherapy drugs primarily target DNA replication in both normal and cancerous cells?

<p>Alkylating agents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cytotoxic drugs and targeted drugs in terms of selectivity?

<p>Cytotoxic drugs have limited selectivity compared to targeted drugs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells based on the given text?

<p>Invasiveness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do metastases differ from the primary tumour in cancer?

<p>Metastases are symptomatic, while the primary tumour is asymptomatic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism prevents normal cells from leaving their designated tissue?

<p>Survival signals preventing apoptosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of mortality and morbidity in most solid tumours?

<p>Metastases formed by cancer cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells as per the given text?

<p>Uncontrolled proliferation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells?

<p>Apoptosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential target for chemotherapy drugs that aim to inhibit uncontrolled proliferation in cancer cells?

<p>Cell cycle checkpoints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of chemotherapy drugs targets rapidly dividing cells by interfering with DNA synthesis?

<p>Antimetabolites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle is often targeted by chemotherapy drugs like vincristine and paclitaxel?

<p>M phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following classes of cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs causes DNA damage by forming cross-links between DNA strands?

<p>Alkylating agents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main characteristics of cancer cells mentioned in the text?

<p>Regulation of uncontrolled proliferation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the proliferation of cancer cells compared to normal cells?

<p>Normal cells have escaped mechanisms regulating proliferation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What genetic changes can confer autonomy of growth on a cell, leading to uncontrolled proliferation?

<p>Inactivation of tumour suppressor genes or transformation of proto-oncogenes into oncogenes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to uncontrolled proliferation in cancer cells according to the text?

<p>Tumour-directed angiogenesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of cancer genesis, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Multifactorial genesis involving multiple genetic changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of cellular systems can lead to uncontrolled proliferation in cancer cells?

<p>Growth factors and their receptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does telomerase expression play in the proliferation of cancer cells?

<p>Aids in maintaining telomere length and supports cell division (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is inactivation of tumour suppressor genes or transformation of proto-oncogenes into oncogenes significant?

<p>It confers autonomy of growth on a cell. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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