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Ashford University - SOC 313 Week 4 Quiz 4. Complete Quiz. Graded A.Question 1 1 / 1 pts What is one thing all types of cancer have in common? Correct! They are caused by an anomaly in the body’... s process of making new cells. They are caused by tumors, which arise from malignancies in tissues. When they spread, they go through a process called staging. They cause organs and tissues to go through metastasis. Question 2 0 / 1 pts How did the Bradford Hill criteria change cancer research? They proved that cigarette use is the determining factor in predicting all types of cancer. You Answered They defined the dose-response relationship, a metric used in many other cancer studies. They introduced the concepts of coherence, theoretical plausibility, and analogy into the cancer research field. Correct Answer They implied that it is important for researchers to consider social factors when determining the cause of cancers. The answer can be found in Chapter 6, Section 6.2, Risk Factors for Developing Cancer. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Why does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect people with cancer and cancer survivors? Correct! Because people with cancer have a record of a disability. Because cancer leaves survivors with permanent disabilities. Because the ADA provides guidelines for how people with cancer can take responsibility for securing their own accommodations. Because people with disabilities are more likely to develop cancer than the abled population. Question 4 1 / 1 pts What is one reason to recommend yearly colonoscopies for people over the age of 50 even if they have no symptoms of colon cancer? Correct! Many types of cancers, including colon cancer, are treated more effectively if detected early. Colon cancer is linked to age, not genetics, so there is no blood test to screen for it. Many types of cancers, including colon cancer, lack any obvious symptoms. Tests for colon cancer often result in a false negative, so it is important to retest regularly. Question 5 1 / 1 pts In 1971, Richard Nixon signed the National Cancer Act, which became known as the War on Cancer. While it led to greater funding for cancer research, what is one critique that can be launched against the act? [Show More]

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