PORTAGE LEARNING BIOL 331 / BIOL331 MODULE 2 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027

1. What is the most important procedure in diagnosing the correct cancer and histology? CORRECT ANSWER tissue biopsy 2. Explain the TNM system CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER T isthe size and localspread of the primary tumor. N is the involvement of the regional lymph nodes. M is the extent of the metastatic involvement. 3. 1. List two signs orsymptoms a patient may present with that might indicate a cancer diagnosis CORRECT ANSWER 2. What are two systemic manifestations of cancer exhibited by cancer pa-tients? CORRECT ANSWER 1. S+S CORRECT ANSWER Bleeding; sore that doesn't heal; fluid in the pleural, pericardial, or peritoneal spaces; chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, abdominal discomfort or swelling. Other possible answers can include a mass or lump, pain (need to be specific), fatigue, fevers, weight loss 2. Systemic CORRECT ANSWER Weight loss, wasting of body fat and muscle tissue, weakness, anorexia, and anemia, fatigue, sleep disturbances 4. 1. What are the three possible goals of cancer treatment? 2. How does radiation kill cancer cells? CORRECT ANSWER