CH 3: Cancer

What is the main characteristic of cancer cells in terms of their response to growth inhibition signals?

Which process do tumors stimulate to enable them to receive necessary nutrients for their growth?

What term is used to describe the ability of cancer cells to invade other tissues and spread throughout the body?

Which type of cancer originates in connective tissues like bone, cartilage, and muscle?

What is the characteristic that distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?

Which term describes the formation of a mass of cancer cells that impacts surrounding normal cells?

What is the fundamental characteristic of cancer cells in terms of cell division?

Which type of cancer affects the organs, glands, and skin?

What happens when a tumor stimulates angiogenesis?

Which type of cancer affects the blood, lymphatic, and immune systems?

What is one of the causes of cancer?

What is a common misconception about cancer?

Which treatment option involves using chemicals to kill cancer cells?

What is a potential side effect of chemotherapy?

Which biological agent is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer?

What is an alternative therapy used alongside conventional cancer treatments?

What lifestyle modification can help reduce cancer risk?

What is the purpose of regular cancer screenings?

What type of treatment physically removes cancer cells?

What is the role of radiotherapy in cancer treatment?

What is a defining feature of cancer cells that distinguishes them from normal cells?

Which term is used to describe a mass of cancer cells that deprive surrounding normal cells of nutrients and disrupt their function?

What is the term for the ability of cancer cells to invade other tissues and spread throughout the body?

In cancer, what is the process where tumors stimulate the formation of new blood vessels to facilitate nutrient supply and spread of cancer cells?

Which type of cancer originates in connective tissues like bone, cartilage, and muscle?

What characteristic distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?

Which type of cells do cancer cells impact by depriving them of nutrients and disrupting their function?

Unresponsive to Growth Inhibition Signals is a feature that distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells. What do normal cells do when they receive these signals?

Angiogenesis is a critical characteristic of cancer. What purpose does it serve in tumor development?

Carcinomas originate in epithelial cells covering organs, glands, and skin. What is a defining feature of carcinomas compared to other types of cancer?

Which of the following is NOT a misconception about cancer?

Which of the following is NOT a conventional cancer treatment?

Which of the following is NOT a biological agent associated with cancer?

Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle modification that can help reduce cancer risk?

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of chemotherapy?

Which of the following is NOT a traditional remedy used alongside conventional cancer treatments?

Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure for cancer?

Which of the following is NOT a common misconception about cancer?

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cancer?

Which of the following is NOT a type of alternative or complementary therapy for cancer?

What is the primary mechanism by which chemotherapy targets cancer cells?

Which of the following biological agents is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer?

Which of the following is a common misconception about cancer treatment that can negatively impact a patient's attitude towards recovery?

What is the primary purpose of radiotherapy in cancer treatment?

Which of the following is NOT a traditional remedy used alongside conventional cancer treatments to support overall health and wellbeing?

What is the main characteristic of cancer cells that distinguishes them from normal cells in terms of their response to growth inhibition signals?

Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure for cancer?

What is the purpose of angiogenesis in tumor development?

Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle modification that can help reduce cancer risk?

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of chemotherapy?

What distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?

What is the key characteristic of carcinomas compared to other types of cancer?

Why are tumors stimulating angiogenesis crucial for cancer development?

What is a distinguishing feature of sarcomas among cancer types?

Why do cancer cells impact surrounding normal cells negatively?

What critical feature allows cancer cells to invade other tissues and spread throughout the body?

Angiogenesis is a critical process for tumors. How does it contribute to cancer growth?

What role does mitosis play in the development of cancer?

Why are growth inhibition signals significant in understanding cancer?