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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cervical cancer?
Which virus is determined to be the causal agent in the development of cervical cancer?
Which of the following is a possible cofactor in the development of cervical cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor linked to sexual activity and exposure to sexually transmitted diseases?
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What role does human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) play in cervical cancer?
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Which of the following is true about HPV infection and cervical cancer?
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Which of the following is a possible effect of HPV infection on cellular growth and differentiation?
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How many different types of HPV are there?
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Which of the following is true about the relationship between HPV and cervical adenocarcinoma?
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Which of the following is NOT true about HPV infection and the lower genital tract?
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Study Notes
Cervical Cancer Risk Factors
- Smoking is a risk factor for cervical cancer.
- A history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is a risk factor for cervical cancer.
- Having multiple sexual partners is a risk factor for cervical cancer.
- Early age of first sexual intercourse is a risk factor for cervical cancer.
- Inadequate screening is a risk factor for cervical cancer.
- Family history of cervical cancer is a risk factor for cervical cancer.
- Weak immune system is a risk factor for cervical cancer.
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a causal agent in the development of cervical cancer.
Cofactors and HPV
- Chlamydia is a possible cofactor in the development of cervical cancer.
- HIV infection increases the risk of cervical cancer.
- HIV infection also increases the risk of HPV infection.
HPV Infection
- There are over 100 different types of HPV.
- HPV infection can lead to abnormal cellular growth and differentiation.
- HPV infection is a necessary factor in the development of cervical cancer.
- Most HPV infections are asymptomatic and resolve on their own.
- HPV 16 and 18 are high-risk types linked to cervical cancer.
Cervical Adenocarcinoma
- HPV infection is linked to cervical adenocarcinoma.
- HPV 16 and 18 are also linked to cervical adenocarcinoma.
HPV and Lower Genital Tract
- HPV infection is not limited to the cervix, but can also affect the lower genital tract.
- HPV infection can cause genital warts and other lower genital tract diseases.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the risk factors for cervical cancer with this informative quiz. Explore key factors such as age at first intercourse, sexual partners, smoking, race, parity, socioeconomic status, immune suppression, and the debated relationship with oral contraceptive use.
