Differentiation and Cancer Cells Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for cancer development?

  • Exposure to chemical carcinogens
  • Eating a balanced diet (correct)
  • Immune system dysfunction
  • Hereditary factors

    • Which of the following best describes the process of oncogenesis?

  • The invasion and metastasis of cancer cells to other parts of the body
  • The uncontrolled growth and division of cells in the body
  • The production of ectopic hormones by tumor cells
  • The transformation of normal cells into cancer cells through genetic mutations (correct)

    • Which of the following is a key step in the multi-step process of cancer cell transformation by chemicals?

  • Apoptosis
  • Initiation (correct)
  • Angiogenesis
  • Differentiation

    • Which of the following treatment modalities for cancer specifically targets the hallmarks of cancer?

    <p>Targeted therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of cancer?

    <p>Paraneoplastic syndromes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of cancer cells?

    <p>Loss of cohesiveness and adhesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of tumor suppressor genes in oncogenesis?

    <p>To inhibit cell growth and proliferation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common method for diagnosing cancer?

    <p>Genetic analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common factor that contributes to tumor growth?

    <p>Lack of growth factors for entering the G0 phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common treatment modality for cancer?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a common treatment modality for cancer?

    <p>Herbal remedies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a significant risk factor for the development of cancer?

    <p>Exposure to ionizing radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process by which a normal cell acquires genetic mutations that lead to uncontrolled growth and the development of cancer is known as:

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of cancer cell transformation?

    <p>Insensitivity to growth-inhibitory signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic techniques is commonly used to detect and diagnose cancer?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant neoplasms?

    <p>Well-differentiated cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential risk factor for the development of cancer?

    <p>Exposure to certain chemicals or environmental pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the oncogenesis process?

    <p>Accumulation of genetic mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic techniques is commonly used to detect and stage cancer?

    <p>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of cancer cell transformation?

    <p>Evasion of apoptosis (programmed cell death)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary process by which normal cells acquire genetic mutations that lead to uncontrolled growth and the development of cancer?

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

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of cancer cell transformation?

    <p>Increased genomic instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a significant risk factor for the development of cancer?

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

    Which of the following treatment modalities for cancer specifically targets the hallmarks of cancer?

    <p>Targeted therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic techniques is commonly used to detect and diagnose cancer?

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

    What is the primary role of tumor suppressor genes in the process of oncogenesis?

    <p>To prevent uncontrolled cell growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common factor that contributes to tumor growth?

    <p>Increased angiogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common treatment modality for cancer?

    <p>Organ transplantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential risk factor for the development of cancer?

    <p>Exposure to environmental toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of cancer?

    <p>Unintentional weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key step in the oncogenesis process, where normal cells are transformed into cancer cells?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant neoplasms, but not benign tumors?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common treatment modality for cancer that specifically targets genetic mutations and cellular pathways?

    <p>Targeted therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic techniques is commonly used to detect and stage cancer by imaging the body?

    <p>Imaging techniques (CT, MRI, PET)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for cancer development that is related to lifestyle and environmental factors?

    <p>Obesity and chemical carcinogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of cancer cells that contributes to their uncontrolled growth and proliferation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of cancer that is related to the effects of the tumor on the body?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key step in the multi-step process of cancer cell transformation by chemicals?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the oncogenesis process that involves the inactivation of genes that regulate cell growth and division?

    <p>Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic techniques is commonly used to analyze genetic mutations and molecular markers in cancer cells?

    <p>Genetic testing (e.g., sequencing, gene expression profiling)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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