Factors Affecting Cancer Risk Quiz

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What is the term used to describe infections from external sources?

Pathogenic

Exogenous (correct)

Endogenous

Commensals

How do exogenous infections spread without direct contact?

Through airborne infection (correct)

Through direct contact only

Through personal hygiene

Through blood transfusions only

What percentage of bacteria types are harmful to people?

More than 90%

Less than 1% (correct)

Less than 50%

Around 75%

What are bacteria that can cause disease known as?

Pathogenic bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria help to digest food, destroy disease-causing cells, and give the body needed vitamins?

Commensals Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe good bacteria that co-exist with host cells with no disruption?

Commensals Signup and view all the answers

What factor influences the risk of multiple myeloma the most?

Race Signup and view all the answers

Which racial group has the highest risk of nasopharyngeal tumor?

Chinese Signup and view all the answers

At what age are most people diagnosed with myeloma?

Above 65 years Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic has a promising effect on the prognosis of superficial tumors?

Capsule Signup and view all the answers

How does the size of a tumor affect its prognosis?

Size has no effect on prognosis Signup and view all the answers

Which factor remains unknown for the difference in risk between racial groups?

Race Signup and view all the answers

What is immunopathology?

Branch of medicine dealing with immune responses in diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is an antigen?

A foreign particle entering the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for immunoglobulin?

Ig Signup and view all the answers

Why does the immune system produce antibodies?

To attach to foreign substances and destroy them Signup and view all the answers

What role do immunoglobulins play in the body?

Attach to bacteria and assist in destroying them Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a disease-causing agent that enters the body?

Antigen Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of allergy?

A type of hypersensitivity reaction to specific triggers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common allergen?

Cold temperature Signup and view all the answers

What are some signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction?

Rash and redness Signup and view all the answers

What causes anaphylaxis?

Severe whole-body allergic reaction Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to the development of allergies?

Lack of sleep Signup and view all the answers

Why is anaphylaxis considered life-threatening?

It involves obstruction of the airway, blood pressure drop, and heart arrhythmias Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of welts according to the text?

They are itchy and painful Signup and view all the answers

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