Question 1

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer.To lower his personal risk of the disease,he should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B) being physically active. 
C) increasing his intake of red meat. 
D) using whole grains rather than refined grains. 
A) increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables. 
B) being physically active. 
C) increasing his intake of red meat. 
D) using whole grains rather than refined grains.

Question 2

C-reactive protein is released into the bloodstream in response to

Accepted Answer

A) free radicals. 
B) antioxidants. 
C) inflammation. 
D) homocysteine. 
A) free radicals. 
B) antioxidants. 
C) inflammation. 
D) homocysteine.

Question 3

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) embolism. 
B) thrombus. 
C) fibrillation. 
D) aneurysm. 
A) embolism. 
B) thrombus. 
C) fibrillation. 
D) aneurysm.

Question 4

Eating heart healthy includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increasing cholesterol intake. 
B) eating a high-fiber diet. 
C) reducing sodium intake. 
D) eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. 
A) increasing cholesterol intake. 
B) eating a high-fiber diet. 
C) reducing sodium intake. 
D) eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 5

Oral cancers are primarily the result of tobacco and alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most dangerous form of skin cancer is

Accepted Answer

A) melanomA. 
B) squamous cell carcinoma. 
C) basal cell carcinoma. 
D) dysplasia. 
A) melanomA. 
B) squamous cell carcinoma. 
C) basal cell carcinoma. 
D) dysplasia.

Question 7

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

Accepted Answer

A) carcinomas. 
B) sarcomas. 
C) lymphomas. 
D) leukemias. 
A) carcinomas. 
B) sarcomas. 
C) lymphomas. 
D) leukemias.

Question 8

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The large artery that receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to the rest of the body is called the

Accepted Answer

A) aortA. 
B) vena cava. 
C) pulmonary artery. 
D) pulmonary vein. 
A) aortA. 
B) vena cava. 
C) pulmonary artery. 
D) pulmonary vein.

Question 10

A blood pressure reading of 130/86 would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) normal. 
B) prehypertension. 
C) stage 1 hypertension. 
D) stage 2 hypertension. 
A) normal. 
B) prehypertension. 
C) stage 1 hypertension. 
D) stage 2 hypertension.

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer.To lower his personal risk of the disease,he should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT

C-reactive protein is released into the bloodstream in response to

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

Eating heart healthy includes all of the following EXCEPT

Oral cancers are primarily the result of tobacco and alcohol use.

The most dangerous form of skin cancer is

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

The large artery that receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to the rest of the body is called the

A blood pressure reading of 130/86 would be classified as

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Exam 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer.To lower his personal risk of the disease,he should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT

C-reactive protein is released into the bloodstream in response to

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

Eating heart healthy includes all of the following EXCEPT

Oral cancers are primarily the result of tobacco and alcohol use.

The most dangerous form of skin cancer is

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

The large artery that receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to the rest of the body is called the

A blood pressure reading of 130/86 would be classified as

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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