Chapter 13
1.  What causes cancer?
2.  Define neolasm and metastisize.
3.  What are the most common cancer sites for each gender AND what cancer sites are most deadly by gender (see Figure 13-3)?
4.  What dietary habits are associated with lower risks of cancer?
5.  What are the seven warning signs of cancer?
6.  What is the primary cause of skin cancer?
7.  Which individual characteristics increase risk for skin cancer?
8.  How frequently should breast self-exams and professional exams be conducted?
9.  What age group is at highest risk for testicular cancer?
 

Chapter 16
10.  Describe both the stimulant and tranquiling effect of nicotine.
11.  Compare a smokers risk for heart disease and cancer with that of a nonsmoker.
12.  What is COLD?
13.  What factors are most associated with the onset of smoking?
14.  In studies of teen smokers, how may say they would like to quit?
15.  Look at the "Starting Early" section.  What is the incentive for tobacco companies to market to teens?
16.  Why is smoking of greater concern among minorities and women?
17.  In the X & Y Files section, what are the reasons men smoke compared to the reasons women smoke?
18.  What risks are associated with cigars and pipes?
19.  What risks are associated with smokeless or "spit" tobacco?
20.  What are the risks of second-hand smoke?