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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. _____________________ published a report in 1956 that delineated the connection between tobacco and lung cancer.
(a) Rich Dell and Brian Henry.
(b) Richard Doll and Bradford Hill.
(c) Rory Delmonico and Bradley Harold.
(d) Roger Denver and Brady Hall.

2. Some scientists began to wonder what about cancer?
(a) If there was a carrier.
(b) If only certain types of people could get it.
(c) If it was hereditary.
(d) If it was communicable.

3. Could it be determined why Jimmy had survived?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Almost.
(d) Somewhat.

4. The author says his heart was in what?
(a) Veterinary medicine.
(b) Laboratory work.
(c) Pediatrics.
(d) Clinical work.

5. In London, the socialized health program required that all doctors be registered with the government. Deaths were noted, as were their causes. Smokers were also noted in reports. Describe the results of the studies conducted from those reports.
(a) Conclusive.
(b) Somewhat conclusive.
(c) Very conclusive.
(d) Inconclusive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mukherjee discusses how cell division is central to what?

2. After the introduction of the Pap smear came the clinical trials for what?

3. In 1942, UK statisticians approached the Ministry of Health with the shocking news that cancer morbidity had risen ______ fold in the past 20 years.

4. The gene, the SRC gene, is also known as the sarc, short for what?

5. The discovery of scrotal cancer helped to promote what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were the successors of Theodor Boveri?

2. What problems could arise with genetic engineering?

3. What is the role of a clinician? What type of people are suited for this work?

4. What was STAMP? How did this bring hope to those who suffered from cancer?

5. How did the quest for the cure for cancer undergo a drastic reorganization in 1976?

6. What is Genentech? How is this company important?

7. What are the similarities between AIDS and cancer? Is this important? Why or why not?

8. What was the oncomouse? Was this successful? Why or why not?

9. What is the significance of the SRC gene?

10. What is meant by a "Risky Prediction?"

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