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Quiz about Carcinogens factors which cause cancer

Carcinogens: factors which cause cancer Quiz

Almost everyone knows smoking causes lung cancer, but what about other known carcinogens?

A multiple-choice quiz by alg8r. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
alg8r

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
142,229

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1165

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is a cause of bladder cancer? Hint

Herpes simplex virus type 2

Schistosoma hemotobium

anabolic steroids

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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Question 2 of 10

2. Aspergillus flavus, which grows in improperly stored grains and peanuts, produces aflatoxin B. This carcinogen is associated with which cancer? Hint

adenocarcinoma of the stomach

hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver

lobular carcinoma of the breast

chondrosarcoma of bone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes all of the following EXCEPT: Hint

colon polyps (tubular adenomas)

papilloma of the larynx

common skin warts (verruca vulgaris)

squamous cell carcinoma of the anus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these hepatitis viruses cause hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver? Hint

Hepatitis A, B and C

Hepatitis A and C

Hepatitis B and C

Hepatitis A and B

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 18th century, chimney sweeps were found to have an increased incidence of this cancer due to exposure to soot: Hint

seminoma of the testicle

nasopharyngeal carcinoma

squamous cell carcinoma of the scrotum

osteosarcoma of bone

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Question 6 of 10

6. Helicobacter pylori is associated with an increased incidence of: Hint

synovial sarcoma

ductal carcinoma of the breast

lymphoma of the stomach

prostatic adenocarcinoma

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Question 7 of 10

7. Agent Orange, a defoliant used during the Viet Nam War, has possibly been associated with this tumor: Hint

pituitary adenoma

prostatic adenocarcinoma

soft tissue sarcoma

adenocarcinoma of the colon

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Question 8 of 10

8. HTLV-I (Human T cell Lymphotropic Virus, type I) causes adult T cell leukemia-lymphoma. This virus is endemic to which of the following areas? Hint

Norway

New Zealand

Alaska

Japan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Epstein-Barr virus is associated with this tumor: Hint

cholangiocarcinoma of the liver

oncocytoma of the kidney

Burkitt's lymphoma

retroperitoneal fibromatosis

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Question 10 of 10

10. Hemangiosarcoma of the liver is a rare cancer associated with which of the following? Hint

azo dye

vinyl chloride

nitrosamines

betel nuts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is a cause of bladder cancer?

Answer: Schistosoma hemotobium

In Egypt where this parasite is endemic, bladder cancer is the most common cancer in males.

2. Aspergillus flavus, which grows in improperly stored grains and peanuts, produces aflatoxin B. This carcinogen is associated with which cancer?

Answer: hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver

This carcinogen is found in some parts of Africa and the Far East.

3. Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer: colon polyps (tubular adenomas)

HPV affects parts of the body lined by squamous epithelium.

4. Which of these hepatitis viruses cause hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver?

Answer: Hepatitis B and C

Hepatitis B and C cause chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Hepatitis A only causes liver disease for a short time. It is the long-term continuing damage to the liver that leads to cancer.

5. In the 18th century, chimney sweeps were found to have an increased incidence of this cancer due to exposure to soot:

Answer: squamous cell carcinoma of the scrotum

The chemical in soot was later found to be 3'4'-benzpyrene.

6. Helicobacter pylori is associated with an increased incidence of:

Answer: lymphoma of the stomach

This bacteria was identified as a major cause of gastritis and ulcers in the early 1980s. The link to lymphoma was discovered more recently.

7. Agent Orange, a defoliant used during the Viet Nam War, has possibly been associated with this tumor:

Answer: soft tissue sarcoma

Not all studies have found an association.

8. HTLV-I (Human T cell Lymphotropic Virus, type I) causes adult T cell leukemia-lymphoma. This virus is endemic to which of the following areas?

Answer: Japan

It is also prevalent in Brazil, sub-Saharan Africa and some Caribbean islands.

9. Epstein-Barr virus is associated with this tumor:

Answer: Burkitt's lymphoma

This cancer is mostly seen in Africa. In the United States this virus causes infectious mononucleosis.

10. Hemangiosarcoma of the liver is a rare cancer associated with which of the following?

Answer: vinyl chloride

This chemical is used to make PVC pipe and linoleum flooring.

Source: Author alg8r

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