Glencoe Life Science

Chapter 23: Immunity and Disease

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
What is an overly strong reaction of the immune system to a foreign substance called?
A)infectious disease
B)STD
C)allergy
D)specific defense
2
Diabetes is a chronic disease associated with levels of __________ produced by the pancreas.
A)antibodies
B)allergens
C)blood
D)insulin
3
Which one of the following is a chemical that can cause a chronic lung disease when inhaled?
A)alcohol
B)lead-based paint
C)asbestos
D)antihistamine
4
Which one of the following is a characteristic of cancer cells?
A)they function normally in the body
B)their growth is uncontrolled
C)they can only cause tumors in the liver
D)they can not survive in the blood
5
__________ is the leading cause of cancer deaths for males in the United States.
A)Prostate cancer
B)Liver cancer
C)Breast cancer
D)Lung cancer
6
Which one of the following can increase your risk of getting cancer?
A)exposure to X rays
B)all of the above
C)exposure to ultraviolet rays of the Sun
D)exposure to carcinogens
7
Surgery, irradiation with X rays, and chemotherapy have been used to treat __________.
A)diabetes
B)cancer
C)allergies
D)malaria
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