Question 1

Hypertension is:

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A) high blood pressure. 
B) low blood pressure. 
C) blood glucose. 
D) cholesterol. 
A) high blood pressure. 
B) low blood pressure. 
C) blood glucose. 
D) cholesterol.

Question 2

All of the following statements are true concerning immunity and gender EXCEPT:

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A) Women's immune systems respond more vigorously to common infections. 
B) Women are twice as likely to experience anaphylactic shock. 
C) More men than women have autoimmune diseases. 
D) When exposed to an antigen,women produce more antibodies than men do. 
A) Women's immune systems respond more vigorously to common infections. 
B) Women are twice as likely to experience anaphylactic shock. 
C) More men than women have autoimmune diseases. 
D) When exposed to an antigen,women produce more antibodies than men do.

Question 3

Which of the following potential risks for heart disease can be controlled?

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A) male pattern baldness 
B) race 
C) psychosocial factors 
D) age 
A) male pattern baldness 
B) race 
C) psychosocial factors 
D) age

Question 4

A _____________disease is when a pathologic condition spreads throughout the body.

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The answer of A _____________disease is when a pathologic condition...

Question 5

The main artery of the body rising from the left ventricle of the heart is called the ________.

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The answer of The main artery of the body rising...

Question 6

Which of the following is not an increased risk factor for breast cancer?

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A) Family history. 
B) Having a first period before age 12. 
C) A woman having her first child in her twenties. 
D) Sedentary lifestyle. 
A) Family history. 
B) Having a first period before age 12. 
C) A woman having her first child in her twenties. 
D) Sedentary lifestyle.

Question 7

_________________ mellitus is a disease in which the inadequate production of insulin leads to failure of the body tissues to break down carbohydrates at a normal rate.

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The answer of _________________ mellitus is a disease in which...

Question 8

A microorganism that produces disease is called a _____________.

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The answer of A microorganism that produces disease is called...

Question 9

A ________________ is either of two lower chambers of the heart which pump blood out of the heart and into the arteries.

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The answer of A ________________ is either of two lower...

Question 10

Describe the two types of stroke.Then identify three risk factors for stroke.

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A.Stroke:
- Ischemic stroke- blockage th

Question 11

Match the items.
-inflammation or infection of liver

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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 12

Which statement concerning the treatment of viruses is NOT true?

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A) Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. 
B) It is difficult to find drugs that will harm a virus and not human cells. 
C) Antiviral drugs completely eradicate viral infections. 
D) Antiviral drugs are most effective when taken before an infection develops. 
A) Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. 
B) It is difficult to find drugs that will harm a virus and not human cells. 
C) Antiviral drugs completely eradicate viral infections. 
D) Antiviral drugs are most effective when taken before an infection develops.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the treatment of bacterial infections is NOT true?

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A) Antibiotics work only against specific types of bacteria. 
B) Antibiotics can kill bacteria without harming our cells. 
C) Tests can identify a particular bacterial strain. 
D) Antiviral drugs may be used to treat bacterial infections. 
A) Antibiotics work only against specific types of bacteria. 
B) Antibiotics can kill bacteria without harming our cells. 
C) Tests can identify a particular bacterial strain. 
D) Antiviral drugs may be used to treat bacterial infections.

Question 14

Malignant tumors:

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A) are benign. 
B) grow and crowd out or replace healthy cells. 
C) do not metastasize. 
D) are not cancerous. 
A) are benign. 
B) grow and crowd out or replace healthy cells. 
C) do not metastasize. 
D) are not cancerous.

Question 15

____________________ are means of transmission for infectious diseases.

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The answer of ____________________ are means of transmission for infectious...

Question 16

Describe cancer and the four major categories of cancer.

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Cancer- uncontrolled growth and spread o

Question 17

Fungi:

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A) are single-celled organisms. 
B) are filled with chlorophyll. 
C) release enzymes that digest cells. 
D) are least likely to attach hair covered areas of the body. 
A) are single-celled organisms. 
B) are filled with chlorophyll. 
C) release enzymes that digest cells. 
D) are least likely to attach hair covered areas of the body.

Question 18

Simple one-celled organisms that are the most plentiful pathogens are:

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

Question 19

Match the items.
-its primary risk factor is HPV infection

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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 20

An infection caused by a yeast that commonly occurs in the vagina is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An infection caused by a yeast that...

Hypertension is:

All of the following statements are true concerning immunity and gender EXCEPT:

Which of the following potential risks for heart disease can be controlled?

A _____________disease is when a pathologic condition spreads throughout the body.

The main artery of the body rising from the left ventricle of the heart is called the ________.

Which of the following is not an increased risk factor for breast cancer?

_________________ mellitus is a disease in which the inadequate production of insulin leads to failure of the body tissues to break down carbohydrates at a normal rate.

A microorganism that produces disease is called a _____________.

A ________________ is either of two lower chambers of the heart which pump blood out of the heart and into the arteries.

Describe the two types of stroke.Then identify three risk factors for stroke.

Match the items. -inflammation or infection of liver

Which statement concerning the treatment of viruses is NOT true?

Which of the following statements about the treatment of bacterial infections is NOT true?

Malignant tumors:

____________________ are means of transmission for infectious diseases.

Describe cancer and the four major categories of cancer.

Fungi:

Simple one-celled organisms that are the most plentiful pathogens are:

Match the items. -its primary risk factor is HPV infection

An infection caused by a yeast that commonly occurs in the vagina is called ________________.

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Exam 10: Major Diseases

Hypertension is:

All of the following statements are true concerning immunity and gender EXCEPT:

Which of the following potential risks for heart disease can be controlled?

A _____________disease is when a pathologic condition spreads throughout the body.

The main artery of the body rising from the left ventricle of the heart is called the ________.

Which of the following is not an increased risk factor for breast cancer?

_________________ mellitus is a disease in which the inadequate production of insulin leads to failure of the body tissues to break down carbohydrates at a normal rate.

A microorganism that produces disease is called a _____________.

A ________________ is either of two lower chambers of the heart which pump blood out of the heart and into the arteries.

Describe the two types of stroke.Then identify three risk factors for stroke.

Match the items. -inflammation or infection of liver

Which statement concerning the treatment of viruses is NOT true?

Which of the following statements about the treatment of bacterial infections is NOT true?

Malignant tumors:

____________________ are means of transmission for infectious diseases.

Describe cancer and the four major categories of cancer.

Fungi:

Simple one-celled organisms that are the most plentiful pathogens are:

Match the items. -its primary risk factor is HPV infection

An infection caused by a yeast that commonly occurs in the vagina is called ________________.

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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