Understanding Cancer: Types and Metastasis

Test your knowledge about cancer, the uncontrolled cell growth in the body. Learn about neoplasms, metastasis, and common types of cancer such as non-melanoma skin cancers, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.

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Which medical condition is described as a disorder involving inflammation of the joints?

Rheumatoid arthritis

Which disease causes deterioration of tissues or organs over time?

Alzheimer's disease

Which pathogen can cause various forms of infectious hepatitis that affect the liver?

Viruses

Which noncommunicable infectious disease is mentioned in the text?

Tetanus Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is described as a medical condition in which a person has too much body fat?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of determining what is making a patient ill called?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

Which action contributes to making a diagnosis by studying a patient's medical history?

Studying a patient's medical history Signup and view all the answers

What causes down syndrome?

Presence of three number 21 chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of disease is caused by abnormalities in a person's genes?

Hereditary or genetic Signup and view all the answers

What is the probable outcome of a disease called?

Prognosis Signup and view all the answers

What is an emerging disease or disorder?

A disease that has just appeared in a population or is now increasing Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of geriatrics as a medical specialty?

Treating diseases and providing care for elderly people Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of dermatology as a medical specialty?

Treating skin disorders and diseases Signup and view all the answers

What does the field of gastroenterology primarily deal with?

Treating disorders of the digestive system Signup and view all the answers

What type of research are gene therapists working on in biotechnology to fight disease?

Developing gene therapies to treat genetic diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a neoplasm?

Uncontrolled cell growth Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cancer is not mentioned in the provided text?

Pancreatic cancer Signup and view all the answers

What are common methods for preventing cancer according to the text?

Quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption Signup and view all the answers

What are common treatments for cancer according to the text?

Surgery and radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is metastasis in the context of cancer?

The spread of cancerous cells from their place of origin to other parts of the body Signup and view all the answers

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