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Atherosclerosis is referred to as A. Angina B. Heart attack C. High blood pressure D. Plaque formation
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D. Plaque formation
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Which of the following is NOT correct? A. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in adults B. CVD and CHD are the same thing C. Women are more likely to die after having a first heart attack than men D. Some viruses can cause cancer
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B. CVD and CHD are the same thing
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Severe chest pain due to reduced oxygen flow to the heart is called A. Angina pectoris B. Arrhythmias C. Peripheral artery disease D. Congestive heart failure
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A. Angina pectoris
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A stroke results A. When a heart stops beating B. When the blood vessels of the legs are narrowed C. When blood supply to the brain has been blocked or severely restricted D. When the blood pressure rises
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C. When blood supply to the brain has been blocked
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The "bad" type of cholesterol found in the bloodstream is known as A. High-density lipoprotein B. Low-density lipoprotein C. Total cholesterol D. Triglyceride
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B. Low-density lipoprotein
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Which of the following is NOT a major cause of cancer? A. Diets high in animal proteins B. Environment and genetics C. Obesity D. High-carbohydrate foods
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D. High-carbohydrate foods
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Suspected cancer-causing genes are A. Epigenes B. Oncogenes C. Primogenes D. Metastogenes
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B. Oncogenes
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The greatest number of cancer deaths for both sexes is caused by A. Colorectal cancer B. Leukemia C. Lung cancer D. Skin cancer
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C. Lung cancer
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The fecal occult blood test is the most basic screening test used for A. Lung cancer B. Prostate cancer C. Cervical cancer D. Colorectal cancer
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D. Colorectal cancer
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The more serious, life-threatening type of skin cancer is A. Basal cell carcinoma B. Squamous cell carcinoma C. Malignant melanoma D. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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C. Malignant melanoma
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Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by A. uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. B. replication of genetic material. C. predictable spreading of normal cells. D. blood cell malformation.
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A. uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
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A tumor that is benign is A. dormant. B. noncancerous. C. spreading quickly. D. cancerous.
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B. noncancerous
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The human heart is approximately the size of A. a golf ball. B. an adult's fist. C. a chestnut. D. a grapefruit.
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B. an adult's fist
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Which vessels carry blood away from the heart? A. Arteries B. Veins C. Venules D. Capillaries
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A. Arteries
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The two lower chambers of the heart are the A. ventricles. B. atria. C. aortas. D. valves
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A. ventricles
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A tumor that is malignant is A. dormant. B. spreading quickly. C. cancerous. D. noncancerous.
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C. cancerous
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Carbon dioxide and waste products are transported to the lungs and kidneys by the A. veins and venules. B. pulmonary arteries. C. ventricles. D. arteries and arterioles.
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A. veins and venules
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Blood vessels that permit the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste products with body cells are the A. capillaries. B. venules. C. arterioles. D. alveoli.
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A. capillaries
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Abnormally high blood lipid levels result in the buildup of which substance on artery walls? A. Cholesterol B. Plaque C. Fluid D. Sediments
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B. Plaque
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Josie recently had a biopsy that indicated that breast cancer has spread to her lymph nodes. The process of malignant cells spreading to other locations in the body is known as A. metastasis. B. malignancy. C. remission. D. transference.
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A. metastasis
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Cervical cancer has been linked to which sexually transmitted infection? A. HIV/AIDS B. Hepatitis B C. Chlamydia D. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
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Human papillamavirus (HPV)
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Hodgkin's disease is a type of cancer classified as a A. lymphoma. B. leukemia. C. sarcoma. D. carcinoma.
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A. lymphoma
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The type of cancer characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells is A. lymphoma. B. leukemia. C. sarcoma. D. carcinoma.
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B. leukemia
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A rapid heart rate in the absence of exercise or anxiety is referred to as A. arrhythmia. B. angina. C. tachycardia. D. ischemia.
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C. tachycardia
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Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT A. elevated blood fat. B. insulin resistance. C. abdominal weight gain. D. reduced blood pressure.
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D. reduced blood pressure
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An abnormally slow heart rate is referred to as A. bradycardia. B. fibrillation. C. tachycardia. D. arrhythmia.
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A. bradycardia
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A heart that beats in a quivering, sporadic manner is said to be experiencing A. arrhythmia. B. fibrillation. C. tachycardia. D. ischemia.
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B. fibrillation
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The most common type of cancer for males in the United States today is A. lung cancer. B. colon cancer. C. testicular cancer. D. prostate cancer.
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D. prostate cancer
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The common name for a cerebrovascular accident is A. heart attack. B. stroke. C. aneurysm. D. myocardial infarction.
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B. stroke
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Which of the following is the term used to describe a series of mild strokes? A. Hemorrhagic events B. Minor aneurysms C. Secondary strokes D. Transient ischemic attacks
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D. Transient ischemic attacks
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Obesity, together with a family history of polyps and colitis, increases the risk of A. stomach cancer. B. colon cancer. C. liver cancer. D. lung cancer.
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B. colon cancer
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The most deadly form of skin cancer is A. basal cell carcinoma. B. squamous cell carcinoma. C. malignant carcinoma. D. malignant melanoma.
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D. malignant melanoma
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The recommended breast cancer screening method for asymptomatic women under age 40 is the A. breast self-exam and clinical breast exam. B. ultrasound exam. C. mammogram. D. Pap test.
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A. breast self-exam and clinical breast exam
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What percentage of the U.S. population has some form of diabetes? A. More than 5% B. More than 10% C. More than 8% D. More than 14%
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C. More than 8%
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A group of diseases characterized by elevated blood glucose levels is known as A. hypoglycemia. B. hyperglycemia. C. diabetes mellitus. D. pancreatic inflammation.
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C. diabetes mellitus
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The organ that produces the hormone insulin and releases it into the bloodstream is the A. pancreas. B. liver. C. stomach. D. gall bladder.
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A. pancreas
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The serious and less prevalent form of diabetes is A. Type 1 diabetes. B. non-insulin dependent diabetes. C. Type 2 diabetes. D. adult-onset diabetes.
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A. Type 1 diabetes
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All of the following are considered modifiable risk factors for Type 2 diabetes EXCEPT A. dietary choices. B. age. C. body weight. D. physical activity level.
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B. age
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A condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as Type 2 Diabetes is known as A. juvenile diabetes. B. hypoglycemia. C. central adiposity. D. pre-diabetes.
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D. pre-diabetes
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What percentage of diabetics die from heart disease or stroke? A. 65% B. 75% C. 45% D. 55%
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A. 65%
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All of the following are symptoms of diabetes EXCEPT A. frequent urination. B. weight loss. C. agitation and restlessness. D. excessive thirst.
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C. agitation and restlessness
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Which of the following are complications of diabetes? A. Amputations and pneumonia-related death B. Multiple sclerosis C. Severe allergic reactions D. Memory loss and slowed speech
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A. Amputations and pneumonia-related death
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What fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level indicates that a person has Type 2 diabetes? A. 116 mg/dL or higher B. 135 mg/dL or higher C. 126 mg/dL or higher D. 100 mg/dL or higher
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126 mg/dL or higher
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People with Pre-Diabetes can reduce their chances significantly of developing Type 2 Diabetes by: A. Losing weight and adopting a healthy diet B. Losing weight, adopting a healthy diet, and increasing physical activity C. Losing weight D. Adopting a healthy diet E. Increasing physical activity
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B. Losing weight, adopting a healthy diet, and increasing physical activity
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Research shows a healthy diet that reduces the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes includes all of the following EXCEPT A. poultry and red meat. B.fruits and vegetables. C. fatty fish. D. whole grains.
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A. poultry and red meat
