Differentiation and Cancer Cells Quiz
40 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

<p>Loss of cohesiveness and adhesion (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Herbal remedies (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Accumulation of genetic mutations (D)</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) (B)</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) (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Organ transplantation (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unintentional weight loss (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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) (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser