Question 1

Which are examples of multifactorial diseases associated with adults? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Breast cancer 
B) Coronary heart disease 
C) Emphysema 
D) Diabetes mellitus 
E) Schizophrenia 
A) Breast cancer 
B) Coronary heart disease 
C) Emphysema 
D) Diabetes mellitus 
E) Schizophrenia

Question 2

Which type of cancer is said to aggregate among families?

Accepted Answer

A) Breast 
B) Lung 
C) Skin 
D) Brain 
A) Breast 
B) Lung 
C) Skin 
D) Brain

Question 3

What is currently believed about the risk for developing Alzheimer disease?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not directly related to genetic predisposition. 
B) It is higher among men than it is among women. 
C) It occurs less among Hispanics than in Asians. 
D) It doubles among those with an affected first-degree relative. 
A) It is not directly related to genetic predisposition. 
B) It is higher among men than it is among women. 
C) It occurs less among Hispanics than in Asians. 
D) It doubles among those with an affected first-degree relative.

Question 4

A parent wants to know how to prevent type 1 diabetes in the newborn. The healthcare professional explains that prevention is not possible, because which of these is a major characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A) Partial insulin secretion 
B) An autoimmune cause factor 
C) Insulin resistance 
D) Obesity as a common risk factor 
A) Partial insulin secretion 
B) An autoimmune cause factor 
C) Insulin resistance 
D) Obesity as a common risk factor

Question 5

Which genes are responsible for an autosomal dominant form of breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) LCAT 
B) CHK1 
C) CHK2 
D) BRCA1 
E) BRCA2 
A) LCAT 
B) CHK1 
C) CHK2 
D) BRCA1 
E) BRCA2

Question 6

Which are cancers that cluster strongly in families? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Breast 
B) Colon 
C) Ovarian 
D) Lung 
E) Brain 
A) Breast 
B) Colon 
C) Ovarian 
D) Lung 
E) Brain

Question 7

A patient with several risk factors is concerned about developing type 2 diabetes. The healthcare professional advises the patient to lose weight, explaining that obesity is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus because it causes what?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced insulin production by the pancreas 
B) Increased resistance to insulin in the cells 
C) Obstructed outflow of insulin from the pancreas 
D) Stimulation of glucose production by the liver 
A) Reduced insulin production by the pancreas 
B) Increased resistance to insulin in the cells 
C) Obstructed outflow of insulin from the pancreas 
D) Stimulation of glucose production by the liver

Exam 5: Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases

Which are examples of multifactorial diseases associated with adults? (Select all that apply.)

Which type of cancer is said to aggregate among families?

What is currently believed about the risk for developing Alzheimer disease?

A parent wants to know how to prevent type 1 diabetes in the newborn. The healthcare professional explains that prevention is not possible, because which of these is a major characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Which genes are responsible for an autosomal dominant form of breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Which are cancers that cluster strongly in families? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with several risk factors is concerned about developing type 2 diabetes. The healthcare professional advises the patient to lose weight, explaining that obesity is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus because it causes what?

Cellular Biology

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology: Environmental Agents

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Cancer Biology

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocytes, Platelets, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Leukocyte and Lymphoid Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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