Question 1

The portion of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart is ______ circulation.

Accepted Answer

A) systemic 
B) pulmonary 
C) cerebral 
D) extremity 
A) systemic 
B) pulmonary 
C) cerebral 
D) extremity

Question 2

A test using computerized X ray images to detect tumors is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) MRI scan. 
B) CT scan. 
C) angiogram. 
D) sonogram. 
A) MRI scan. 
B) CT scan. 
C) angiogram. 
D) sonogram.

Question 3

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 percent 
B) 35 percent 
C) 65 percent 
D) 90 percent 
A) 20 percent 
B) 35 percent 
C) 65 percent 
D) 90 percent

Question 4

The large blood vessels through which oxygen-poor blood travels are called the

Accepted Answer

A) venae cavae. 
B) aorta. 
C) pulmonary artery. 
D) pulmonary vein. 
A) venae cavae. 
B) aorta. 
C) pulmonary artery. 
D) pulmonary vein.

Question 5

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Exposure to carcinogens in the environment causes about one-third of all cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are sources of radiation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) hydrocarbons. 
B) medical X-rays. 
C) tanning lamps. 
D) sunlight. 
A) hydrocarbons. 
B) medical X-rays. 
C) tanning lamps. 
D) sunlight.

Question 8

Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) coronary arteriogram. 
B) electrocardiogram. 
C) electroencephalogram. 
D) echocardiogram. 
A) coronary arteriogram. 
B) electrocardiogram. 
C) electroencephalogram. 
D) echocardiogram.

Question 10

Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

Accepted Answer

Three general dietary strategies for can

Question 12

The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have an inherited genetic risk of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) hemorrhagic 
B) thrombotic 
C) embolic 
D) infarction 
A) hemorrhagic 
B) thrombotic 
C) embolic 
D) infarction

Question 14

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults,beginning at age 20,have their lipoproteins measured at least once every

Accepted Answer

A) year. 
B) 2 years. 
C) 5 years. 
D) 10 years. 
A) year. 
B) 2 years. 
C) 5 years. 
D) 10 years.

Question 15

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following may result from a stroke EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) memory loss. 
B) hormonal imbalances. 
C) language deficits. 
D) paralysis. 
A) memory loss. 
B) hormonal imbalances. 
C) language deficits. 
D) paralysis.

Question 17

Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) people who use tanning lamps. 
B) people with naturally dark skin. 
C) people with a family history of skin cancer. 
D) people who were severely sunburned as children. 
A) people who use tanning lamps. 
B) people with naturally dark skin. 
C) people with a family history of skin cancer. 
D) people who were severely sunburned as children.

Question 18

It is possible to have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increasing fruits and vegetables in his diet. 
B) increasing trans fat intake. 
C) increasing physical activity. 
D) decreasing saturated fat intake. 
A) increasing fruits and vegetables in his diet. 
B) increasing trans fat intake. 
C) increasing physical activity. 
D) decreasing saturated fat intake.

Question 20

A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The portion of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart is ______ circulation.

A test using computerized X ray images to detect tumors is called a(n)

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer?

The large blood vessels through which oxygen-poor blood travels are called the

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

Exposure to carcinogens in the environment causes about one-third of all cancers.

All of the following are sources of radiation EXCEPT

Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)

Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have an inherited genetic risk of the disease.

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults,beginning at age 20,have their lipoproteins measured at least once every

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against colon cancer.

All of the following may result from a stroke EXCEPT

Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

It is possible to have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.

Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes EXCEPT

A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of skin cancer.

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Exam 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

The portion of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart is ______ circulation.

A test using computerized X ray images to detect tumors is called a(n)

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer?

The large blood vessels through which oxygen-poor blood travels are called the

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

Exposure to carcinogens in the environment causes about one-third of all cancers.

All of the following are sources of radiation EXCEPT

Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)

Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have an inherited genetic risk of the disease.

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults,beginning at age 20,have their lipoproteins measured at least once every

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against colon cancer.

All of the following may result from a stroke EXCEPT

Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

It is possible to have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.

Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes EXCEPT

A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of skin cancer.

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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