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Cancer and cell cycle

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  • Q1
    What is the term used to describe the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body?
    Cancer
    Mutation
    Infection
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cancer?
    Regular exercise
    Getting enough sleep
    Smoking tobacco
    Eating fruits and vegetables
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the name of the process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body?
    Mitosis
    Metastasis
    Apoptosis
    Differentiation
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the function of oncogenes?
    To trigger cell death
    To repair damaged DNA
    To regulate cell growth and prevent tumor formation
    To promote cell division and potentially cause cancer
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the function of the checkpoint proteins in the cell cycle?
    To repair damaged DNA
    To trigger cell division
    To promote apoptosis
    To ensure that cells are ready to proceed to the next phase of the cell cycle
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is true about cancer cells?
    They only divide when necessary
    They do not respond to the signals that regulate the growth of most cells
    They grow and divide in a controlled manner
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the main characteristic of cancer cells?
    They grow and divide uncontrollably
    They respond to growth signals at a slower rate
    They have a shorter lifespan than normal cells
    They are less likely to form tumors
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a common characteristic of benign tumors?
    They grow slowly
    They are always painful
    They spread to other parts of the body
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a common characteristic of malignant tumors?
    They are always harmless
    They are easily cured
    They grow slowly over time
    They can invade nearby tissues
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is a characteristic of a benign tumor?
    It does not metastasize
    It is always cancerous
    It invades nearby tissues
    It spreads to other parts of the body
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is a clinical characteristic of a malignant tumor?
    It is easily removed
    It is encapsulated
    It remains localized
    It infiltrates surrounding tissues
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is a treatment option for benign tumors?
    Chemotherapy
    Radiation therapy
    Targeted therapy
    Surgical removal
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is the most common treatment option for malignant tumors?
    Immunotherapy
    Chemotherapy
    Hormone therapy
    Surgical removal
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following statements is true about an oncogene?
    It protects against cancer
    It has the potential to cause cancer
    It is only found in healthy cells
    It has no effect on cancer development
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the result of activation of an oncogene?
    Repairs DNA damage
    Causes cell death
    Halts cell division
    Promotes abnormal cell growth
    30s

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