Question 1

The cancer that forms in the supporting or connective tissues is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) carcinoma. 
B) sarcoma. 
C) leukemia. 
D) lymphoma. 
A) carcinoma. 
B) sarcoma. 
C) leukemia. 
D) lymphoma.

Question 2

If pathogens are able to spread into the bloodstream,they can cause:

Accepted Answer

A) abscesses. 
B) systemic disease. 
C) immune deficiency. 
D) allergies. 
A) abscesses. 
B) systemic disease. 
C) immune deficiency. 
D) allergies.

Question 3

The heart muscle is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) myocardium. 
B) endocardium. 
C) pericardium. 
D) cardial layer. 
A) myocardium. 
B) endocardium. 
C) pericardium. 
D) cardial layer.

Question 4

__________________ _________________ is a cluster of disorders of the body's metabolism that increase the risk for diabetes,heart disease and stroke.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ _________________ is a cluster of disorders...

Question 5

The leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women is:

Accepted Answer

A) colon cancer. 
B) pancreatic cancer. 
C) leukemia. 
D) lung cancer. 
A) colon cancer. 
B) pancreatic cancer. 
C) leukemia. 
D) lung cancer.

Question 6

Match the items.
-hypersensitivity to a particular substance

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 7

____________ is an inflammation or infection of the liver caused by a virus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is an inflammation or infection of...

Question 8

Influenza:

Accepted Answer

A) causes less severe and shorter lasting symptoms than the common cold. 
B) is not very contagious. 
C) is transmitted by coughs,laughs,sneezes,and normal conversation. 
D) is caused by bacteria. 
A) causes less severe and shorter lasting symptoms than the common cold. 
B) is not very contagious. 
C) is transmitted by coughs,laughs,sneezes,and normal conversation. 
D) is caused by bacteria.

Question 9

All of the following are warning signs of Melanoma EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Mole that has uniform pigmentation. 
B) Mole that has border irregularity. 
C) Mole that is larger than 6 mm in diameter. 
D) Mole that is asymmetrical. 
A) Mole that has uniform pigmentation. 
B) Mole that has border irregularity. 
C) Mole that is larger than 6 mm in diameter. 
D) Mole that is asymmetrical.

Question 10

The highest pressure when the heart contracts is ___________ _____________ pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The highest pressure when the heart contracts...

Question 11

An inflammation and/or infection of the liver caused by a virus is probably:

Accepted Answer

A) meningitis. 
B) mononucleosis 
C) hepatitis 
D) chronic-fatigue syndrome. 
A) meningitis. 
B) mononucleosis 
C) hepatitis 
D) chronic-fatigue syndrome.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about strokes is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Strokes occur when blood supply to the brain is blocked. 
B) The incidence of stroke among those ages 20 to 45 is increasing. 
C) Men have more strokes than women. 
D) There are two types of stroke,ischemic and hemorrhagic. 
A) Strokes occur when blood supply to the brain is blocked. 
B) The incidence of stroke among those ages 20 to 45 is increasing. 
C) Men have more strokes than women. 
D) There are two types of stroke,ischemic and hemorrhagic.

Question 13

During which stage of the infection process is an individual highly contagious?

Accepted Answer

A) initial exposure 
B) incubation period 
C) prodromal period 
D) recovery period 
A) initial exposure 
B) incubation period 
C) prodromal period 
D) recovery period

Question 14

A biological or physical vehicle that carries an agent to a host represents a:

Accepted Answer

A) vector. 
B) host. 
C) pathogen. 
D) lymphocyte. 
A) vector. 
B) host. 
C) pathogen. 
D) lymphocyte.

Question 15

Match the items.
-myocardial infarction

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 16

___________ are one-celled microscopic organisms that are the most plentiful pathogens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ are one-celled microscopic organisms that are...

Question 17

A disease-causing microorganism is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) vector. 
B) host. 
C) lymphoid. 
D) pathogen. 
A) vector. 
B) host. 
C) lymphoid. 
D) pathogen.

Question 18

_______________ is a form of arteriosclerosis in which plaque is deposited on the inner walls of arteries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is a form of arteriosclerosis in...

Question 19

The time between a pathogen invasion and the development of the first symptoms is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) primary infection. 
B) incubation period. 
C) prodromal period. 
D) recovery period. 
A) primary infection. 
B) incubation period. 
C) prodromal period. 
D) recovery period.

Question 20

The tiniest and toughest pathogens are:

Accepted Answer

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

The cancer that forms in the supporting or connective tissues is known as:

If pathogens are able to spread into the bloodstream,they can cause:

The heart muscle is called the:

__ _ is a cluster of disorders of the body's metabolism that increase the risk for diabetes,heart disease and stroke.

The leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women is:

Match the items. -hypersensitivity to a particular substance

____________ is an inflammation or infection of the liver caused by a virus.

Influenza:

All of the following are warning signs of Melanoma EXCEPT:

The highest pressure when the heart contracts is _ ___ pressure.

An inflammation and/or infection of the liver caused by a virus is probably:

Which of the following statements about strokes is NOT true?

During which stage of the infection process is an individual highly contagious?

A biological or physical vehicle that carries an agent to a host represents a:

Match the items. -myocardial infarction

___________ are one-celled microscopic organisms that are the most plentiful pathogens.

A disease-causing microorganism is called a:

_______________ is a form of arteriosclerosis in which plaque is deposited on the inner walls of arteries.

The time between a pathogen invasion and the development of the first symptoms is called the:

The tiniest and toughest pathogens are:

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The cancer that forms in the supporting or connective tissues is known as:

If pathogens are able to spread into the bloodstream,they can cause:

The heart muscle is called the:

__________________ _________________ is a cluster of disorders of the body's metabolism that increase the risk for diabetes,heart disease and stroke.

The leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women is:

Match the items. -hypersensitivity to a particular substance

____________ is an inflammation or infection of the liver caused by a virus.

Influenza:

All of the following are warning signs of Melanoma EXCEPT:

The highest pressure when the heart contracts is ___________ _____________ pressure.

An inflammation and/or infection of the liver caused by a virus is probably:

Which of the following statements about strokes is NOT true?

During which stage of the infection process is an individual highly contagious?

A biological or physical vehicle that carries an agent to a host represents a:

Match the items. -myocardial infarction

___________ are one-celled microscopic organisms that are the most plentiful pathogens.

A disease-causing microorganism is called a:

_______________ is a form of arteriosclerosis in which plaque is deposited on the inner walls of arteries.

The time between a pathogen invasion and the development of the first symptoms is called the:

The tiniest and toughest pathogens are:

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 a cluster of disorders of the body's metabolism that increase the risk for diabetes,heart disease and stroke.

The highest pressure when the heart contracts is _ ___ pressure.