Melanoma Quiz

1. What is true about melanoma?

A. It is a serious form of skin cancerB. It stems from pigment-making cells in the skinC. It may develop from a moleD. All of the above

2. Melanoma often develops from which of these skin features?

A. WartB. MoleC. FreckleD. Scar

3. Which of these may be a warning sign of melanoma?

A. A mole that's new or growingB. A mole that's itching or bleedingC. Varied colors in a moleD. All of the above

4. Melanoma is most likely to be cured if:

A. It's still only on the skinB. It has spread to the lymph nodesC. It has spread to other parts of the bodyD. All of the above

5. When should you wear sunscreen?

A. Every day if you plan to be outsideB. Only on sunny daysC. Only if you sunburn easilyD. Only while sunbathing

6. Broad-spectrum sunscreen is able to protect the skin from which of these?

A. Only UVA raysB. Ion raysC. Gamma raysD. Both UVA and UVB rays

7. What's an important part of the body to protect with sunscreen?

A. FaceB. EarsC. Arms and handsD. All of the above

8. Melanoma occurs mainly on the skin. Where else can it start?

A. Inside the mouthB. EyeC. In the genital or anal areaD. All of the above

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