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Chapter 26: Noncommunicable Diseases and Disabilities

Noncommunicable Diseases and Disabilities

1.
Cardiovascular disease affects
A)the heart and lungs.
B)the lungs only.
C)the heart and blood vessels.
D)the blood vessels only.
2.
Which type of cardiovascular disease is caused by high blood pressure?
A)Angina pectoris
B)Atherosclerosis
C)Hypertension
D)Arrythmias
3.
Which statement about congestive heart failure is false?
A)It can be caused by high blood pressure.
B)It can be caused by illegal drug use.
C)It is a condition that is always fatal.
D)It is a condition marked by a weakened heart.
4.
Which risk factors for heart disease can be controlled by teens?
A)Cholesterol level
B)Family history
C)Gender
D)Age
5.
Which type of cancer affects bones, ligaments, and muscle?
A)Lymphomas
B)Carcinomas
C)Leukemia
D)Sarcomas
6.
Which type of cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States?
A)Lung cancer
B)Skin cancer
C)Breast cancer
D)Prostate cancer
7.
Which is NOT a known carcinogen?
A)Sunlight
B)Tobacco
C)Sexually transmitted diseases
D)High-fiber diet
8.
Which cancer treatment uses chemicals to destroy cancer cells?
A)Surgery
B)Radiation therapy
C)Chemotherapy
D)Hormone therapy
9.
Diabetes is caused by
A)a buildup of glucose in the blood.
B)a buildup of insulin in the blood.
C)a trigger substance in the air.
D)a breakdown of cartilage.
10.
Which diseases are autoimmune diseases?
A)Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes
B)Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
C)Asthma and allergies
D)Type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis
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