Question 1
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A mature adult has around ____________ cells.
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60 Trillion
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50 Trillion
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100 Trillion
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10 Trillion
Question 2
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There are [blank_start]300[blank_end] different cell types in a normal human body, however, there are [blank_start]301[blank_end] different cell types in someone who has developed cancer.
Question 3
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Proliferation is used for:
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Growth
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Apoptosis
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Replenishment
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Necrosis
Question 4
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On average, _________ cells die and replenish every second.
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10 million
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15 million
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2 million
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5 million
Question 5
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Which of these cell types have a "lifetime" longevity?
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Skin Cells
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Bone Cells
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Neurons
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Muscle Cells
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Spermatozoa
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Oocytes
Question 6
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Match the method of cell death with its definition.
[blank_start]Apoptosis[blank_end] --> The cell agrees to kill itself due to medium damage.
[blank_start]Necrosis[blank_end] --> The cell is killed due to extreme damage.
[blank_start]Senescence[blank_end] --> The cell agrees to stop replicating due to small damage.
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Necrosis
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Apoptosis
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Senescence
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Apoptosis
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Necrosis
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Senescence
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Senescence
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Apoptosis
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Necrosis
Question 7
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In the word Apoptosis. "apo" means [blank_start]near[blank_end] and "ptosis" means [blank_start]drooping[blank_end].
Question 8
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Organize the differences between Necrosis and Apoptosis.
Necrosis:
- Death of [blank_start]Healthy[blank_end] Cells
- [blank_start]Premature[blank_end] Death
- [blank_start]Lots[blank_end] of chemicals and invading microbes
- Very [blank_start]Fast[blank_end] death
- [blank_start]"Kill and Spill"[blank_end]
- [blank_start]Inflammation[blank_end] Response
Apoptosis:
- Death of [blank_start]Unhealthy[blank_end] Cells
- [blank_start]Natural[blank_end] Death
- [blank_start]Small amounts[blank_end] of chemicals and invading microbes
- Very [blank_start]Slow[blank_end] Death
- [blank_start]"Tag and Bag"[blank_end]
- [blank_start]Minimal[blank_end] Response
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Healthy
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Unhealthy
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Premature
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Natural
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Lots
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Small Amounts
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Fast
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Slow
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"Kill and Spill"
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"Tag and Bag"
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Inflammation
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Minimal
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Unhealthy
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Healthy
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Natural
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Premature
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Small amounts
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Lots
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Slow
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Fast
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"Tag and Bag"
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"Kill and Spill"
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Minimal
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Inflammation
Question 9
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Old and Damaged cells are replenished by what type of cells?
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Bone Marrow Cells
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Stem Cells
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Blood Cells
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They are not replenished
Question 10
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[blank_start]Stem[blank_end] cells are considered "Immortal".
[blank_start]Progenitor[blank_end] cells are considered "Mortal".
[blank_start]Mature[blank_end] Cells are "Terminal".
Question 11
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All tissues have stem cells.
Question 12
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Similarities between Stem cells and Tumor Cells include:
Question 13
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The most common cause of tumors are genetic changes in DNA.
Question 14
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[blank_start]Deletions and Duplications[blank_end] change the number of genes which results in excessive or dysfunctional production of proteins.
[blank_start]Mutations[blank_end] result in a change in sequence and function and can be hereditary or acquired over time.
[blank_start]Epigenetic changes[blank_end] happen when something latches onto the gene or DNA sequence changing the functionality
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Deletions and Duplications
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Mutations
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Epigenetic Changes
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Mutations
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Deletions and Dupications
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Epigenetic Changes
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Epigenetic changes
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Mutations
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Deletions and Duplications
Question 15
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If someone does not have Cancer, they do not have any tumor causing mutations within their DNA.
Question 16
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Mutations can be Inherited or Acquired over time.
Question 17
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[blank_start]Malignant Tumors[blank_end] spread to other tissues while [blank_start]Benign Tumors[blank_end] remain within a specific connective tissue area.
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Malignant Tumors
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Benign Tumors
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Benign Tumors
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Malignant Tumors
Question 18
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The zodiac sign "Cancer" was named such based off of the fact that "Cancer" the disease resembled a crab.
Question 19
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What determines the difference between a Benign tumor and a Malignant tumor is the number and type of mutations.
Question 20
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Benign Tumors are completely harmless.
Question 21
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Problems that can be caused by benign tumors include:
Question 22
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Any abnormal mass is considered a tumor.
Question 23
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Moles always form before Adulthood.
Question 24
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What type of benign tumor is the most common to arise during adulthood?
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Papilloma
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Osteoma
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Lipoma
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Myoma
Question 25
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What percentage of malignant tumors are inherited?
Question 26
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Some cancers are more inheritable than others.
Question 27
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Gene mutations can be acquired from:
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Radiation
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Viruses
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Carcinogens
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Phytochemicals
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Chronic Inflammation
Question 28
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The top 4 viral causes of cancer in order are:
1. [blank_start]Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)[blank_end]
4. [blank_start]Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)[blank_end]
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
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Hepatitis c Virus (HCV)
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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Question 29
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Cells that replicate more are more at risk to form Cancer.
Question 30
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Put the steps of cell replication initiation in order:
1. [blank_start]Ligand[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]Receptor[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Signaling Molecules[blank_end]
4. [blank_start]Cell Cycle Progression[blank_end]
5. [blank_start]Cell Replication[blank_end]
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Ligand
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Receptor
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Signaling Molecules
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Cell Cycle Progression
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Cell Replication
Question 31
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Excess production of which proteins result in excess cell proliferation?
Question 32
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Proto-oncogene stands for "Early Cancer Gene" because the normal version of this gene can be mutated into a cancer causing gene.
Question 33
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Increasing the amount of HER2 receptors in a cell increases the amount of signals being sent which then decreases the rate of cell proliferation.
Question 34
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When there is a small amount of DNA damage detected, which proteins are activated to inhibit the cell cycle progression?
Question 35
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When there is a small amount of DNA damage detected and the cell cycle is paused, which proteins start repairing the damaged DNA?
Question 36
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When a large amount of DNA damage is detected, which proteins are activated to induce apoptosis?
Question 37
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The most mutated gene in all cancers is:
Question 38
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The [blank_start]primary[blank_end] site is the origin of the tumor while the [blank_start]secondary[blank_end] site is where the tumor has traveled to.
Question 39
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Cancer cells travel through the [blank_start]blood[blank_end] or [blank_start]lymph[blank_end] vessels.
Question 40
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Metastasis relies on more [blank_start]replication[blank_end] and less [blank_start]apoptosis[blank_end] of cells.
Question 41
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The steps of Metastasis in order:
1. [blank_start]More Replication & Less Apoptosis[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]Evasion[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Loss of Contact Inhibition[blank_end]
4. [blank_start]Angiogenesis[blank_end]
5. [blank_start]Emigration[blank_end]
6. [blank_start]Immigration[blank_end]
Question 42
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Cancer cells tend to invade tissues similar to their primary site tissues.
Question 43
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Match the 5 Major Types of Cancer with their definitions.
[blank_start]Carcinomas[blank_end] --> Cancer of the Epithelial Cells
[blank_start]Melanomas[blank_end] --> Cancer of Melanocytes
[blank_start]Sarcomas[blank_end] --> Cancer of the Connective Tissues
[blank_start]Myeloid Leukemia[blank_end] --> Cancer of Mast, Baso, Eosin, Neutro, or Monocytes
[blank_start]Lymphoid Leukemia[blank_end] --> Cancer of the Lymphocytes
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Carcinomas
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Melanomas
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Sarcomas
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Myeloid Leukemia
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Lymphoid Leukemia
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Melanomas
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Carcinomas
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Sarcomas
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Myeloid Leukemia
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Lymphoid Leukemia
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Sarcomas
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Carcinomas
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Melanomas
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Myeloid Leukemia
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Lymphoid Leukemia
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Myeloid Leukemia
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Carcinomas
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Melanomas
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Sarcomas
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Lymphoid Leukemia
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Lymphoid Leukemia
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Carcinomas
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Melanomas
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Sarcomas
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Myeloid Leukemia
Question 44
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All of these can be symptoms of cancer EXCEPT
Question 45
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A Patient experiencing a tumor in the bone marrow may have symptoms such as...
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Fatigue
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Vertigo
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Bleeding
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Infections
Question 46
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Cancer is consistently considered the [blank_start]2nd[blank_end] most common cause of death in the US.
Question 47
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Tumors are detectable before they become a critical mass.
Question 48
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A biopsy is considered the "[blank_start]gold standard[blank_end]" for tumor diagnosis.
Question 49
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Tumor Detection Involves which of the following:
Question 50
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In Antineoplastic surgery, Combotherapy can involve a combination of [blank_start]Surgery[blank_end], [blank_start]Radiation[blank_end], and [blank_start]Chemotherapy[blank_end].
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Surgery
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Radiation
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Chemotherapy
Question 51
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[blank_start]Surgery and Radiation[blank_end] are usually used in early stage cancers while [blank_start]Chemotherapy[blank_end] is used in advanced stage cancers.
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Surgery and Radiation
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Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy
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Surgery and Radiation
Question 52
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Match the surgery type with its goal:
[blank_start]Curative[blank_end] --> Removing all of the tumor to cure the patient
[blank_start]Debulking[blank_end] --> Removing a large amount of the tumor to improve the prognosis of the cancer
[blank_start]Palliative[blank_end] --> Removing some of the tumor to increase the comfort and quality of life for the patient
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Curative
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Debulking
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Palliative
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Debulking
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Curative
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Palliative
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Palliative
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Curative
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Debulking
Question 53
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The general methods that chemotherapy uses to inhibit cellular replication and increase apoptosis include:
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Inhibiting Hormone and Secreted Molecules
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Inhibiting Kinases and Phosphate Groups
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Using Surface Molecules and Damaging the DNA
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Inhibiting DNA Replication and Chromosome Separation
Question 54
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Two Chemotherapeutic Hormone inhibitors mentioned were [blank_start]Tamoxifen[blank_end] and [blank_start]Bicalutamide[blank_end].
Question 55
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Replicating Cells secrete [blank_start]VEGF[blank_end] to stimulate the growth of blood vessels towards them to deliver Oxygen and Glucose
Question 56
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An example of a medication that is a Monoclonal Antibody (MAB) targeting secreted molecules is:
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Bevacizumab (Avastin)
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Bendamustine (Bendeka)
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Altretamine (Hexalen)
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Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
Question 57
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An example of a medication that is a Monoclonal Antibody (MAB) targeting surface molecules is:
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Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
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Bendamustine (Bendeka)
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Altretamine (Hexalen)
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Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
Question 58
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A medication that is an example of a chemotherapeutic kinase inhibitor is:
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Imatinib (Gleevec)
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ifosfamide (Ifex)
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Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
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Bevacizumab (Avastin)
Question 59
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Which of these are Alkylating/Alkylating-like Agents?
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Cyclophosphamide
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Cisplatin
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Chlorambucil
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I and II
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II and III
Question 60
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Which of these are an Antimetabolite Drug?
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Methotrexate
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Mercaptopurine
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Prednisone
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5-Flurouracil
Question 61
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Which of these are a Topoisomerase Inhibitor?
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Irinotecan
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Etoposide
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Cisplatin
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Bendamustine
Question 62
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Which of these are Antimitoic Agents?
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Vincristine
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Paclitaxel
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Cyclophospamide
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Dexamethasone
Question 63
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[blank_start]Primary[blank_end] Drug resistance is when Cancer is resistant to a drug before exposure.
[blank_start]Acquired[blank_end] Drug resistance is when the Cancer becomes resistant over time after exposure.
Question 64
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Systematic chemotherapy administration involves:
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Intravenous Chemo
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Oral Chemo
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Subcutaneous Chemo
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Intramuscular Chemo
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Intradermal Cheo
Question 65
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Local chemotherapy administration methods mentioned include:
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Intrathecal
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Intravesical
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Intravenous
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Intramuscular
Question 66
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Drugs injected via I.V. cross BBB into the Central Nervous System.
Question 67
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Continuous Chemotherapy treatment is considered [blank_start]Rare[blank_end] while Noncontinuous treatment is [blank_start]More Common[blank_end].
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Rare
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More Common
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More Common
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Rare
Question 68
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Noncontinuous treatment consists of weeks of treatment and then a few days of no treatment for the healthy cells to recover.
Question 69
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Match the Chemotherapy response with its definition:
[blank_start]Complete Response[blank_end] --> 100% disappearance after 1 month of treatment
[blank_start]Partial Response[blank_end] --> 30% or greater decrease in tumor diameter along with no new disease
[blank_start]Stable Disease[blank_end] --> Tumor has no change in size
[blank_start]Progressive Disease[blank_end] --> 20% or greater increase in tumor size or Tumor has spread
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Complete Response
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Partial Response
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Stable Disease
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Progressive Disease
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Partial Response
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Complete Response
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Stable Disease
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Progressive Disease
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Stable Disease
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Complete Response
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Partial Response
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Progressive Disease
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Progressive Disease
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Stable Disease
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Complete Response
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Partial Response
Question 70
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The 1st FDA approved gene therapy mentioned was [blank_start]CAR-T[blank_end] therapy.
Question 71
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The Top 4 Modifiable Risk Factors for Cancer in Order are:
1. [blank_start]Cigarette Smoking[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]Excess Weight[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Alcohol Intake[blank_end]
4. [blank_start]UV Exposure[blank_end]
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Cigarette Smoking
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Excess Weight
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Alcohol Intake
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UV Exposure
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Alcohol Intake
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Cigarette Smoking
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Excess Weight
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UV Exposure
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Excess Weight
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Cigarette Smoking
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Alcohol Intake
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UV Exposure
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UV Exposure
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Cigarette Smoking
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Excess Weight
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Alcohol Intake
Question 72
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Pro-inflammation promotes Cancer.