10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cervical cancer?
Use of oral contraceptives
Which virus is determined to be the causal agent in the development of cervical cancer?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Which of the following is a possible cofactor in the development of cervical cancer?
Herpes virus
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor linked to sexual activity and exposure to sexually transmitted diseases?
Cigarette smoking
What role does human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) play in cervical cancer?
It acts as a cofactor
Which of the following is true about HPV infection and cervical cancer?
HPV affects cellular growth and differentiation through the interaction of viral E6 and E7 proteins with tumor suppressor genes p53 and Rb
Which of the following is a possible effect of HPV infection on cellular growth and differentiation?
Both A and B
How many different types of HPV are there?
More than 100
Which of the following is true about the relationship between HPV and cervical adenocarcinoma?
HPV infection is the causative agent in both squamous and adenocarcinoma of the cervix
Which of the following is NOT true about HPV infection and the lower genital tract?
All HPV types that affect the lower genital tract are high-risk subtypes
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.
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.
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