Health Unit 7 – Flashcards
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Which of the following cause infectious diseases?
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Microorganisms
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Which of the following does not cause infectious diseases?
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White blood cells
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Tetanus is usually speard by contact with
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Contaminated soil
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The diseases ringworm and althlete's foot are caused by
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Fungi
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One way to detect CVD is
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With an ECG
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The risk factor that also determines are individuals sex is
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Heredity
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A metal cage that helps keep an artery open is called a
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Stent
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Diet, excercise, and tobacco affect your risk of developing
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CVD, cancer, and type 2 diabetes
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Atherosclerosis can be cause by
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All of the above
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Which of the following statements about a heart attack is not true
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If the damaged region of the heart is not too large, the heart muscle can regenerate itself
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Which of the following does not help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
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Raising your blood pressure
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During the development of atherosclerosis,
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The arteries become narrow because of a build-up of fatty material
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Which of the following statements about cancer is not true
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Getting a suntan is healthy and does not contribute to the risk of skin cancer
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The risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be reduced by avoiding
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Avoiding alcohol
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Regular insulin injections are the usual treatment for
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Type 1 diabetes
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Your chances of developing cancer of skin can be reduced by
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Using sunscreen
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The form of cancer that affects the tissues that produce blood is called
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Leukemia
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A malignant tumor is a mass of cells that
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Invades healthy tissue
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Asbestos, HPV, chemicals found in tobacco smoke, and exposure to radioactivity and UV radiation are causes of
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Cancer
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A diet high in fiber can help prevent
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Cancer
