Chapter 1

Question 1

What nutrient has been shown to play a number of roles in DNA protection, and DNA repair including induction of cell cycle arrest?

A. vitamin C
B. vitamin D
C. Vitamin A
D. Selenium

Answer 1

D. Selenium

Question 2

Compounds in garlic may block the formation and activation of carcinogens, enhance DNA repair, reduce cell proliferation and/or induce apoptosis.

A. Sulforaphane
B. Ally sulfur
C. Cruciferous vegetables
D. Curcumin

Answer 2

B. Ally sulfur

Question 3

Cancer staging describes the severity of a cancer. Explain what T, N AND M stand for in terms of staging

Answer 3

Answer: T reflects the size and/or extent of the tumor. N is for the extent of spread spread to local lymph nodes. M indicates presence of distant metastasis

Question 4

Which bioactive compound found in cruciferous vegetables has been shown to influence estrogen regulation, induce cell cycle arrest & apoptosis, inhibit angiogenesis, and suppress inflammatory responses?

A. Folate
B. Indole-3-carbinol
C. Beta-carotene
D. Fiber

Answer 4

B. Indole-3-carbinol

Question 5

Why are blood test used to test for cancer?

A. To be able to detect cancers that are to small to feel
B. To determine levels of circulating tumor cell metabolites
C. To look for pigmentation changes
D. Genetic mutations that are linked to some type of cancers

Answer 5

B. To determine levels of circulating tumor cell metabolites

Question 6

Which is not an external factor that acts together to initiate or promote the carcinogenic process?

A. Sunlight exposure
B. Unhealthy diet
C. Hormones
D. Smoking

Answer 6

C. Hormones

Question 7

3. Which vitamin, once carcinogenesis is initiated, provides substrate for DNA synthesis & accelerates cancer cell proliferation & tumor expansion?

A. Vit. C
B. Selenium
C. Folate
D. Vit. E

Answer 7

C. Folate

Question 8

Folate in the form of calcium leucovorin may be used to “rescue” patients from ______ toxicity.

a) . Avastin
b) . Irinotecan
c) . Methotrexate
d) . Cisplatin

Answer 8

c). Methotrexate