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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