Think about the similarities and differences that benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors. Which mutations do both malignant and benign tumors most likely have and what characteristic of the tumor does that mutation cause?
Think about the similarities and differences that benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors. Which mutations do both malignant and benign tumors most likely have and what characteristic of the tumor does that mutation cause?
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1. Cancerous cells differ from their original normal cells by:
| a. They divide less frequently and in a well controlled manner |
| b. They allow more nutrients to reach their normal counterparts by reducing blood flow to themselves |
| c. They carry out the exact same function as their normal counterparts |
| d. They donât stay in place as they are prone to metastasis |
2. The type of tumor that is cancerous is termed a __________ tumor.
| a. Neoplasm | c. Benign |
| b. Malignant | d. Harmless |
3. If one wishes to decrease their risk of developing cancer, they should:
| a. Increase intake of fiber, vitamin C, and cruciferous vegetables |
| b. Increase intake of barbecued meats instead of deep fried fish |
| c. Consume more alcohol and total calories |
| d. Smoke marijuana |
| e. Responses a. and c. |
4. Which of the following is true about dietary fat and cancer?
| a. It is a common carcinogen | c. It prevents metastasis of cancer |
| b. It never plays a role in cancer | d. It is often involved in the promotion stage of cancer |
5. The initiation stage of cancer development is characterized by:
| a. DNA mutation | c. Protein mutation |
| b. Fat mutation | d. Carbohydrate mutation |
