59 Questions
What is the main characteristic of cancer cells in terms of their response to growth inhibition signals?
They multiply despite receiving growth inhibition signals
Which process do tumors stimulate to enable them to receive necessary nutrients for their growth?
Angiogenesis
What term is used to describe the ability of cancer cells to invade other tissues and spread throughout the body?
Metastasis
Which type of cancer originates in connective tissues like bone, cartilage, and muscle?
Sarcomas
What is the characteristic that distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?
Malignant tumors can spread to other body parts, while benign tumors do not.
Which term describes the formation of a mass of cancer cells that impacts surrounding normal cells?
Tumor
What is the fundamental characteristic of cancer cells in terms of cell division?
Cancer cells continue to multiply regardless of signals.
Which type of cancer affects the organs, glands, and skin?
Carcinomas
What happens when a tumor stimulates angiogenesis?
New blood vessels form to supply nutrients
Which type of cancer affects the blood, lymphatic, and immune systems?
Leukemia
What is one of the causes of cancer?
Genetic mutations
What is a common misconception about cancer?
Cancer is always a death sentence
Which treatment option involves using chemicals to kill cancer cells?
Chemotherapy
What is a potential side effect of chemotherapy?
Hair loss
Which biological agent is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
What is an alternative therapy used alongside conventional cancer treatments?
Traditional remedies
What lifestyle modification can help reduce cancer risk?
Balanced diet
What is the purpose of regular cancer screenings?
To improve treatment outcomes
What type of treatment physically removes cancer cells?
Surgery
What is the role of radiotherapy in cancer treatment?
To use radiation to destroy cancer cells
What is a defining feature of cancer cells that distinguishes them from normal cells?
Disregard growth inhibition signals
Which term is used to describe a mass of cancer cells that deprive surrounding normal cells of nutrients and disrupt their function?
Tumor
What is the term for the ability of cancer cells to invade other tissues and spread throughout the body?
Metastasis
In cancer, what is the process where tumors stimulate the formation of new blood vessels to facilitate nutrient supply and spread of cancer cells?
Angiogenesis
Which type of cancer originates in connective tissues like bone, cartilage, and muscle?
Sarcoma
What characteristic distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?
(Dis)ability to spread throughout the body
Which type of cells do cancer cells impact by depriving them of nutrients and disrupting their function?
Normal cells
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?
Cease division
Angiogenesis is a critical characteristic of cancer. What purpose does it serve in tumor development?
Facilitates nutrient supply
Carcinomas originate in epithelial cells covering organs, glands, and skin. What is a defining feature of carcinomas compared to other types of cancer?
Originating in epithelial cells
Which of the following is NOT a misconception about cancer?
Cancer is primarily caused by genetic mutations.
Which of the following is NOT a conventional cancer treatment?
Immunotherapy
Which of the following is NOT a biological agent associated with cancer?
HIV
Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle modification that can help reduce cancer risk?
Increasing alcohol consumption
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of chemotherapy?
Liver damage
Which of the following is NOT a traditional remedy used alongside conventional cancer treatments?
Teas from chamomile
Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure for cancer?
Exposure to UV light
Which of the following is NOT a common misconception about cancer?
Cancer is a modern disease
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cancer?
Regular exercise
Which of the following is NOT a type of alternative or complementary therapy for cancer?
Chemotherapy
What is the primary mechanism by which chemotherapy targets cancer cells?
By targeting their ability to divide rapidly
Which of the following biological agents is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer?
Hepatitis C
Which of the following is a common misconception about cancer treatment that can negatively impact a patient's attitude towards recovery?
Faith in alternative treatments as panaceas
What is the primary purpose of radiotherapy in cancer treatment?
To destroy cancer cells using focused radiation
Which of the following is NOT a traditional remedy used alongside conventional cancer treatments to support overall health and wellbeing?
Chemotherapy
What is the main characteristic of cancer cells that distinguishes them from normal cells in terms of their response to growth inhibition signals?
They are unresponsive to growth inhibition signals
Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure for cancer?
Exposure to UV light
What is the purpose of angiogenesis in tumor development?
To enable cancer cells to receive necessary nutrients for their growth
Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle modification that can help reduce cancer risk?
Limiting exposure to radiation
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of chemotherapy?
Weight gain
What distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?
Malignant tumors spread throughout the body.
What is the key characteristic of carcinomas compared to other types of cancer?
Originating in epithelial cells
Why are tumors stimulating angiogenesis crucial for cancer development?
To facilitate the growth of new blood vessels.
What is a distinguishing feature of sarcomas among cancer types?
Arising in connective tissues like bone and muscle.
Why do cancer cells impact surrounding normal cells negatively?
By depriving them of nutrients and disrupting their function.
What critical feature allows cancer cells to invade other tissues and spread throughout the body?
Metastasis ability.
Angiogenesis is a critical process for tumors. How does it contribute to cancer growth?
By forming new blood vessels for nutrient supply and facilitating cancer cell spread.
What role does mitosis play in the development of cancer?
Mitosis leads to the uncontrolled division characteristic of cancer.
Why are growth inhibition signals significant in understanding cancer?
They highlight a key distinction between normal and cancer cells in terms of division behavior.
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