Question 1

______________ is a potentially fatal illness that attacks the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

Meningitis

Question 2

Match the items.
-infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis 
A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis A

Question 3

The uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells causes ___________.

Accepted Answer

cancer

Question 4

Match the items.
-hypertension

Accepted Answer

A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis 
A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis

Question 5

Protozoa:

Accepted Answer

A) are a major health threat in the U.S. 
B) are responsible for diseases like malaria and amoebic dysentery. 
C) are multicelled microscopic worms. 
D) must be removed surgically. 
A) are a major health threat in the U.S. 
B) are responsible for diseases like malaria and amoebic dysentery. 
C) are multicelled microscopic worms. 
D) must be removed surgically.

Question 6

Describe what happens during a heart attack.Explain how you might know you are experiencing a heart attack and three procedures to help heart attack victims.

Accepted Answer

A.Myocardial infarction- myocardium is d

Question 7

_________________occurs when the body responds to a tissue injury.It is characterized by swelling and the dilation of blood vessles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________occurs when the body responds to a...

Question 8

A ___________ occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________ occurs when the blood supply...

Question 9

__________ __________ is by far the most commonly reported vector-borne infectious disease in the United States caused by a bacterium carried by a tick.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ __________ is by far the most...

Question 10

The result of being hypersensitivity to a substance in one's diet or environment is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) allergy 
B) immune deficiency 
C) cytokine reaction 
D) antigen 
A) allergy 
B) immune deficiency 
C) cytokine reaction 
D) antigen

Question 11

Which of the following statements about foodborne illnesses is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The majority of foodborne illnesses are caused by viruses. 
B) E.coli and Salmonella can cause foodborne illnesses. 
C) Foodborne illnesses can make you sick but not enough to die. 
D) Foodborne illnesses affect a few hundred Americans each year. 
A) The majority of foodborne illnesses are caused by viruses. 
B) E.coli and Salmonella can cause foodborne illnesses. 
C) Foodborne illnesses can make you sick but not enough to die. 
D) Foodborne illnesses affect a few hundred Americans each year.

Question 12

Match the items.
-cancer of the blood

Accepted Answer

A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis 
A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis

Question 13

All of the following are effective strategies for preventing the common cold EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid stress overload. 
B) avoid exercise. 
C) wash hands frequently. 
D) replace toothbrush regularly. 
A) avoid stress overload. 
B) avoid exercise. 
C) wash hands frequently. 
D) replace toothbrush regularly.

Question 14

Cervical cancer:

Accepted Answer

A) is the most common cancer in women. 
B) is more likely to occur to women who engaged in sexual activity before age 16. 
C) is less likely to occur if a woman has had multiple sexual partners. 
D) is not related to HPV infection. 
A) is the most common cancer in women. 
B) is more likely to occur to women who engaged in sexual activity before age 16. 
C) is less likely to occur if a woman has had multiple sexual partners. 
D) is not related to HPV infection.

Question 15

Which of the following does not describe lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

A) They are compounds in the blood that are made up of protein and fat. 
B) They are classified by their size or density. 
C) LDLs are the "bad" type of lipoproteins. 
D) HDLs carry more cholesterol and deposit it on artery walls. 
A) They are compounds in the blood that are made up of protein and fat. 
B) They are classified by their size or density. 
C) LDLs are the "bad" type of lipoproteins. 
D) HDLs carry more cholesterol and deposit it on artery walls.

Question 16

A bacterial infection called Lyme disease is spread by:

Accepted Answer

A) raccoons. 
B) ticks. 
C) mosquitoes. 
D) dogs. 
A) raccoons. 
B) ticks. 
C) mosquitoes. 
D) dogs.

Question 17

Adenoviruses are more likely to cause upper respiratory infections during which season?

Accepted Answer

A) spring 
B) summer 
C) fall 
D) winter 
A) spring 
B) summer 
C) fall 
D) winter

Question 18

All of the following are risk factors for cancer EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) obesity. 
B) healthy diet. 
C) infectious agents. 
D) heredity. 
A) obesity. 
B) healthy diet. 
C) infectious agents. 
D) heredity.

Question 19

Organisms that lack chlorophyll and consist of reproductive spores and threadlike fibers are:

Accepted Answer

A) bacteria. 
B) helminths. 
C) fungi. 
D) viruses. 
A) bacteria. 
B) helminths. 
C) fungi. 
D) viruses.

Question 20

Describe four risk factors for coronary heart disease that are controllable and four factors that are uncontrollable.Give strategies for reducing those risks that can be controlled.

Accepted Answer

A.Controllable:
- Physical inactivity- r

______________ is a potentially fatal illness that attacks the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.

Match the items. -infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs.

The uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells causes ___________.

Match the items. -hypertension

Protozoa:

Describe what happens during a heart attack.Explain how you might know you are experiencing a heart attack and three procedures to help heart attack victims.

_________________occurs when the body responds to a tissue injury.It is characterized by swelling and the dilation of blood vessles.

A ___________ occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked.

is by far the most commonly reported vector-borne infectious disease in the United States caused by a bacterium carried by a tick.

The result of being hypersensitivity to a substance in one's diet or environment is a(n):

Which of the following statements about foodborne illnesses is true?

Match the items. -cancer of the blood

All of the following are effective strategies for preventing the common cold EXCEPT:

Cervical cancer:

Which of the following does not describe lipoproteins?

A bacterial infection called Lyme disease is spread by:

Adenoviruses are more likely to cause upper respiratory infections during which season?

All of the following are risk factors for cancer EXCEPT:

Organisms that lack chlorophyll and consist of reproductive spores and threadlike fibers are:

Describe four risk factors for coronary heart disease that are controllable and four factors that are uncontrollable.Give strategies for reducing those risks that can be controlled.

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______________ is a potentially fatal illness that attacks the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.

Match the items. -infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs.

The uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells causes ___________.

Match the items. -hypertension

Protozoa:

Describe what happens during a heart attack.Explain how you might know you are experiencing a heart attack and three procedures to help heart attack victims.

_________________occurs when the body responds to a tissue injury.It is characterized by swelling and the dilation of blood vessles.

A ___________ occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked.

__________ __________ is by far the most commonly reported vector-borne infectious disease in the United States caused by a bacterium carried by a tick.

The result of being hypersensitivity to a substance in one's diet or environment is a(n):

Which of the following statements about foodborne illnesses is true?

Match the items. -cancer of the blood

All of the following are effective strategies for preventing the common cold EXCEPT:

Cervical cancer:

Which of the following does not describe lipoproteins?

A bacterial infection called Lyme disease is spread by:

Adenoviruses are more likely to cause upper respiratory infections during which season?

All of the following are risk factors for cancer EXCEPT:

Organisms that lack chlorophyll and consist of reproductive spores and threadlike fibers are:

Describe four risk factors for coronary heart disease that are controllable and four factors that are uncontrollable.Give strategies for reducing those risks that can be controlled.

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Personal Stress Management

Your Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Sexual Health

Contraception and Reproduction

Addictions

Alcohol and Tobacco

Consumer Health

Protecting Yourself and Your Environment

A Lifetime of Health

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is by far the most commonly reported vector-borne infectious disease in the United States caused by a bacterium carried by a tick.