Teen Health Course 3

Chapter 19: Noncommunicable Diseases

Online Quizzes

1.
Which is NOT a cause of noncommunicable diseases?
A)Hereditary factors
B)Lifestyle choices
C)Immunizations
D)Environmental factors
2.
What is the substance that causes the allergic response for those with allergic reactions?
A)Allergens
B)Lymphocytes
C)Histamines
D)Antibodies
3.
What is the second-leading killer in the United States?
A)Heart disease
B)Diabetes
C)Obesity
D)Cancer
4.
Which is the most common form of cancer?
A)Lung
B)Skin
C)Breast
D)Leukemia
5.
Which is NOT a cancer warning sign?
A)A sore that does not heal
B)Thickening of lump in a breast or elsewhere
C)Obvious change in a wart or mole
D)Extreme hunger
6.
What are the causes of most heart disease?
A)Hereditary factors
B)Lifestyle behaviors
C)Cholesterol
D)Bad heart
7.
Which healthy lifestyle makes the heart stronger?
A)Eating healthy foods
B)Regular physical activity
C)Maintaining a healthy BMI
D)Managing stress
8.
Getting regular physical activity can lower your risk of getting which type of diabetes?
A)Type 1
B)Type 2
C)Type A
D)Insulin
9.
Which type of arthritis is the result of breakdown in joint cartilage?
A)Inflammatory arthritis
B)Osteoarthritis
C)Rheumatoid arthritis
D)Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
10.
What is NOT a good way to manage asthma?
A)Manage the environment
B)Manage stress
C)Take medication as ordered
D)Avoid exercise
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