CH 3: Cancer
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What is the main characteristic of cancer cells in terms of their response to growth inhibition signals?

  • They multiply despite receiving growth inhibition signals (correct)
  • They cease division immediately upon receiving growth signals
  • They only divide when stimulated by growth signals
  • They actively respond to growth inhibition signals

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

  • Angiogenesis (correct)
  • Oxidative phosphorylation
  • Cellular respiration
  • Apoptosis

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

  • Differentiation
  • Apoptosis
  • Metastasis (correct)
  • Angiogenesis

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

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

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

    <p>Malignant tumors can spread to other body parts, while benign tumors do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Cancer cells continue to multiply regardless of signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What happens when a tumor stimulates angiogenesis?

    <p>New blood vessels form to supply nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is one of the causes of cancer?

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

    What is a common misconception about cancer?

    <p>Cancer is always a death sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option involves using chemicals to kill cancer cells?

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

    What is a potential side effect of chemotherapy?

    <p>Hair loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Human Papillomavirus (HPV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alternative therapy used alongside conventional cancer treatments?

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

    What lifestyle modification can help reduce cancer risk?

    <p>Balanced diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of regular cancer screenings?

    <p>To improve treatment outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of treatment physically removes cancer cells?

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

    What is the role of radiotherapy in cancer treatment?

    <p>To use radiation to destroy cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Disregard growth inhibition signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What characteristic distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?

    <p>(Dis)ability to spread throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p><strong>Normal cells</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p><strong>Cease division</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p><strong>Facilitates nutrient supply</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p><strong>Originating in epithelial cells</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a misconception about cancer?

    <p>Cancer is primarily caused by genetic mutations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a conventional cancer treatment?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Increasing alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Liver damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Teas from chamomile</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exposure to UV light</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cancer is a modern disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>By targeting their ability to divide rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hepatitis C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Faith in alternative treatments as panaceas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of radiotherapy in cancer treatment?

    <p>To destroy cancer cells using focused radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>They are unresponsive to growth inhibition signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exposure to UV light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of angiogenesis in tumor development?

    <p>To enable cancer cells to receive necessary nutrients for their growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Limiting exposure to radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?

    <p>Malignant tumors spread throughout the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Originating in epithelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are tumors stimulating angiogenesis crucial for cancer development?

    <p>To facilitate the growth of new blood vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of sarcomas among cancer types?

    <p>Arising in connective tissues like bone and muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do cancer cells impact surrounding normal cells negatively?

    <p>By depriving them of nutrients and disrupting their function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Metastasis ability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By forming new blood vessels for nutrient supply and facilitating cancer cell spread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does mitosis play in the development of cancer?

    <p>Mitosis leads to the uncontrolled division characteristic of cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are growth inhibition signals significant in understanding cancer?

    <p>They highlight a key distinction between normal and cancer cells in terms of division behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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