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This quiz contains 14 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.

Illustration of an abnormal mass of cells forming on a human figure.

A is an abnormal mass of cells that forms when a group of cells undergo uncontrolled growth and division. 

tumour

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There are two main types of tumours, benign and ________

malicious  

melancholy 

malignant

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Which type of tumour is contained within one area, usually within a membrane?

Benign 

Malignant 

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Tumour cells divide by which type of cell division? 

(Tip: it's the same type as our normal body cells use to divide) 

Mitosis

Binary fission

Meiosis 

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Which type of tumours can invade neighbouring tissues and spread to different parts of the body in the blood?

Malignant 

Benign 

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Which type of tumours are considered 'cancer'?

Malignant 

Benign 

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Can malignant tumours spread to other parts of the body and then form secondary tumours?

Yes

No

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Smoking is a risk factor for many diseases. 


In addition to lung cancer, which of the following cancers is smoking also risk factor for? 

(Select all that apply)

Brain cancer

Stomach cancer 

Cervical cancer 

Mouth cancer

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Which type of cancer is ultraviolet radiation a risk factor for?

Skin cancer 

Lung cancer 

Liver cancer 

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Which of the following are risk factors for liver cancer

(Select all that apply)

Lack of exercise 

Obesity 

Alcohol 

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Illustration of DNA structure showing the double helix with coloured base pairs.

The genes that we inherit can increase the risk of certain diseases. One such gene is the BRCA gene. 


Which cancer from the list below does BRCA increase the risk of?

(Select all that apply)

Breast cancer

Liver cancer 

Brain cancer 

Ovarian cancer

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What are two characteristics of malignant tumours?

The tumour cells can spread around the body in the blood

They can lead to secondary tumours

They don't invade neighbouring tissues

They are usually contained within a membrane

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Which of the following types of risk factors have been linked to cancer?

(Select all that apply)

Lifestyle factors

Environmental factors 

Genetic factors

Control factors 

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There is a known genetic link for breast cancer. What does this mean for a person who has a relative with breast cancer?

They might be at an increased risk of developing breast cancer

They will definitely develop breast cancer

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