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This quiz contains 14 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
A is an abnormal mass of cells that forms when a group of cells undergo uncontrolled growth and division.
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There are two main types of tumours, benign and ________
melancholy
malignant
malicious
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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)
Binary fission
Mitosis
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'?
Benign
Malignant
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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)
Cervical cancer
Mouth cancer
Brain cancer
Stomach cancer
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Which type of cancer is ultraviolet radiation a risk factor for?
Liver cancer
Lung cancer
Skin cancer
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Which of the following are risk factors for liver cancer?
(Select all that apply)
Obesity
Lack of exercise
Alcohol
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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)
Brain cancer
Liver cancer
Breast 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 are usually contained within a membrane
They don't invade neighbouring tissues
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Which of the following types of risk factors have been linked to cancer?
(Select all that apply)
Environmental factors
Lifestyle factors
Control factors
Genetic 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 will definitely develop breast cancer
They might be at an increased risk of developing breast cancer
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