Fully explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Include a description of metastasis in your answer. List the four classes of malignant cancers telling the type of cells that give rise to each and where in the body it may cause cancer.
Fully explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Include a description of metastasis in your answer. List the four classes of malignant cancers telling the type of cells that give rise to each and where in the body it may cause cancer.
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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 |
What is the difference between chromatin and chromosomes?
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chromatin is one of two identical strands of DNA. | |
chromosomes are chromatin that has been tightly packed and coiled. | |
chromosomes are composed of nucleosomes and chromatin is composed of sister chromatids. | |
chromosomes are important in mitosis and chromatin is essential to meiosis. |
Bacterial cells only reproduce asexually and cannot exchange genetic material.
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True, because they undergo binary fission. | |
False, because they transfer genetic material with other bacterial cells. | |
True, because they have a cell wall that prevents sharing of genetic material. |
After a visit to a specialist, Dan was diagnosed with liver cancer. Six months later additional tumors were found in his stomach and small intestine. This is an example of
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malignant tumors. | |
benign tumors. | |
Both malignant tumors and metastasis are correct. |
Which of the following does NOT occur during mitosis?
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DNA is replicated. | |
Replicated chromosomes divide. | |
Cells line up along the equator of the cell. |
Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?
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prophase -- mitotic spindle forms | |
metaphase -- chromosomes line up along the equator | |
telophase -- cytoplasm divides |
Why is hair loss a common side effect of cancer treatments?
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Hair cells are at the surface of the body so die easily. | |||||||
Hair cells divide rapidly and so are targeted by the cancer drugs. | |||||||
Cancer drugs often target and kill random cells within the body. From "Investigating Life: Cutting Off a Tumor's Supply Lines in the War on Cancer," how are endostatins used to treat cancerous cells? Question options:
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