Quiz on Noninfectious Diseases

What is an example of a genetic disorder mentioned in the text?

• Type I diabetes

• Coronary artery disease (CAD)

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

What is a common example of a degenerative disease?

• Type II diabetes

• Coronary artery disease

• Degenerative arthritis

• Asthma

At what age do most people have degenerative arthritis?

• 20

• 40

• 60

• 80

What is a characteristic of metabolic diseases?

• They are caused by bacteria.

• They result from an error in a biochemical pathway.

• They are always genetic.

• They are caused by viruses.

What is the role of allergens in allergies?

• They cure allergies.

• They have no effect on allergies.

• They trigger allergic reactions.

• They prevent allergies.

What is the difference between allergies and anaphylactic shock?

• Allergies are more severe than anaphylactic shock.

• Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction.

• Allergies are caused by viruses, while anaphylactic shock is not.

• Anaphylactic shock is a mild form of allergy.

What is the main focus of the "Before You Read" section?

• To describe the symptoms of allergies

• To list the types of infectious diseases

• To explain the treatment of genetic disorders

• To discuss the causes of bacterial infections

What is an inflammatory disease?

• A disease that reduces inflammation

• A disease that causes an inflammatory response

• A disease that cures infections

• A disease that strengthens the immune system

What is an allergen?

• A type of bacteria

• A type of virus

• An antigen causing an abnormal response

• A type of white blood cell

What are common symptoms of allergies?

• Fever and chills

• Itchy eyes and sneezing

• Nausea and vomiting

• Muscle pain and fatigue