Quiz on Noncommunicable Diseases

What are noncommunicable diseases also known as?

• Infectious diseases

• Contagious diseases

• Noninfectious diseases

• Viral diseases

What is a heart attack?

• A condition where the heart stops beating

• A medical emergency in which flow of blood to the heart is restricted

• A disease caused by bacteria

• A condition where the heart beats too fast

What happens during a stroke?

• Blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted

• Blood flow to the heart is interrupted

• Blood flow to the lungs is interrupted

• Blood flow to the liver is interrupted

What is cancer typically characterized by?

• Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells

• Restricted blood flow to the heart

• Inflammation of the joints

• Inability to regulate glucose

What is a tumor?

• A mass of abnormal cells

• A type of heart disease

• A condition affecting the joints

• A disease caused by a virus

What is diabetes mellitus commonly known as?

• Cancer

• Stroke

• Diabetes

• Arthritis

What does an autoimmune disease cause the body's immune system to do?

• Attack and damage healthy body tissues

• Stop functioning

• Produce too much glucose

• Cause inflammation of the joints

What condition results in inflammation of the joints, causing pain and stiffness?

• Diabetes mellitus

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Arthritis

Which of the following is NOT a noncommunicable disease?

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Common cold

• Cancer

Which disease results from the body's inability to regulate glucose?

• Autoimmune disease

• Diabetes mellitus

• Cancer

• Arthritis