Cancer (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What process in the body does cancer primarily disrupt?
What process in the body does cancer primarily disrupt?
Mitosis
How do cancer cells obtain nutrients as tumours grow larger?
How do cancer cells obtain nutrients as tumours grow larger?
They signal growth of new blood vessels
What is the key difference between benign and malignant tumours?
What is the key difference between benign and malignant tumours?
Malignant tumours can spread to other areas
If melanoma spreads from skin to the liver, what is it called?
If melanoma spreads from skin to the liver, what is it called?
Melanoma
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a carcinogen?
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a carcinogen?
Antibiotics
Which statement about cancer is TRUE?
Which statement about cancer is TRUE?
Cancer cannot be spread person to person
How does radiation therapy kill cancer cells?
How does radiation therapy kill cancer cells?
By damaging their DNA
Why do chemotherapy patients often experience hair loss?
Why do chemotherapy patients often experience hair loss?
Drugs affect rapidly dividing cells
What type of sunscreen protection is recommended for cancer prevention?
What type of sunscreen protection is recommended for cancer prevention?
High SPF for UVA and UVB rays
What is the approximate time lag between increased smoking rates and lung cancer deaths?
What is the approximate time lag between increased smoking rates and lung cancer deaths?
20 years