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BW6: Human Health

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a change in a chromosome or DNA?

a)

Radiation

b)

Transformation

c)

Alteration

d)

Mutation

2.

Slow physical growth, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability are features of which genetic disorder?

a)

Down syndrome

b)

Cystic fibrosis

c)

Sickle cell anemia

d)

Huntington's disease

3.

A disorder caused by a mutation of a gene on chromosome 7, that effect mainly the lungs is called...?

a)

Downs syndrome

b)

Multiple sclerosis

c)

Cystic fibrosis

d)

Sickle cell anemia

4.

What happens if there is a lack of vitamin C in the diet?

a)

Rickets

b)

Heart disease

c)

Scurvy

d)

High blood pressure

5.

A lack of fibre in the diet can lead to what?

a)

Constipation

b)

High blood pressure

c)

Scurvy

d)

Rickets

6.

Foods high in saturated fats can lead to what?

a)

High blood cholesterol

b)

Strong bones

c)

Scurvy

d)

Constipation

7.

Which vitamin is important for extracting calcium from your food for healthy bones?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

8.

Which of the following can help prevent developing heart disease?

a)

A diet high in salt

b)

A diet high in saturated fats

c)

A balanced diet

d)

A sedentary lifestyle

9.

What effect can alcohol abuse have on our body?

a)

Liver failure

b)

Lung failure

c)

Kidney failure

d)

Scurvy

10.

Which of the following is not an effect of smoking on the body?

a)

Increased risk of cancer

b)

Increased risk of stroke

c)

Increased risk of heart disease

d)

Increase in lung capacity

11.

Which of the following is not an effect of exercise on the body?

a)

Stronger heart muscle

b)

Maintaining bone density

c)

Preventing weight gain

d)

Heart disease