#1
Which of the following terms refers to a benign tumor of glandular origin?
Adenoma
ExplanationBenign glandular tumor.
#2
What does the term 'carcinogen' refer to in the context of oncology?
A substance capable of causing cancer
ExplanationSubstance causing cancer.
#3
What is the medical term for a cancerous tumor?
Carcinoma
ExplanationCancerous tumor.
#4
What is the process of cancer formation called?
Carcinogenesis
ExplanationFormation of cancer.
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of a malignant tumor?
Potential to spread to distant organs
ExplanationAbility to spread to distant parts.
#6
Which of the following statements best describes metastasis?
The spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another
ExplanationCancer cells spreading to other body parts.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a method of cancer treatment?
Vaccination
ExplanationNot a cancer treatment method.
#8
Which of the following terms describes the process of a cancerous tumor spreading to nearby tissues?
Metastasis
ExplanationCancer spreading locally.
#9
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cancer?
Smoking tobacco
ExplanationTobacco smoking increases cancer risk.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cancer?
Sudden weight gain
ExplanationNot a typical cancer symptom.
#11
What is an oncogene?
A gene that causes cancer when mutated or overexpressed
ExplanationGene causing cancer when altered.
#12
Which of the following is a hereditary cancer syndrome associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer?
BRCA mutation
ExplanationGenetic mutation increasing breast, ovarian cancer risk.