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Chapter 10 and 11

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

a)

diet and weight

b)

smoking

c)

heredity

d)

physical activity

2.

Your risk of developing cardiovascular disease increases if you

a)

exercise regularly.

b)

limit your salt intake.

c)

have diabetes.

d)

are a women.

3.

Blood pressure is considered high if it is

a)

over 140/90

b)

under 140/90

c)

under 120/80

d)

between 120/80 and 130/85

4.

Stroke occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow to the

a)

heart.

b)

pancreas.

c)

brain.

d)

liver.

5.

Cancer is characterized by

a)

a higher than normal systolic pressure.

b)

a high blood-glucose level.

c)

uncontrolled cell growth.

d)

reduced blood flow to the brain.

6.

Chemicals found in tobacco smoke, and exposure to radioactivity and UV radiation are causes of

a)

heart disease.

b)

diabetes.

c)

cancer.

d)

heart attack.

7.

A malignant tumor is a mass of cells that

a)

is usually not harmful.

b)

invades healthy tissue.

c)

rarely damages vital organs.

d)

do not spread to other parts of the body.

8.

Increased thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue are all symptoms of

a)

type 1 diabetes only.

b)

type 2 diabetes only.

c)

type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.

d)

gestational diabetes only.

9.

Atherosclerosis can be caused by

a)

plaques.

b)

a stroke.

c)

low blood pressure

d)

all of these

10.

Regular insulin injections are the usual treatment for

a)

type 1 diabetes.

b)

type 2 diabetes.

c)

gestational diabetes.

11.

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be reduced by

a)

avoiding tobacco products.

b)

using sunscreen.

c)

avoiding alcohol.

d)

all of these

12.

During the development of atherosclerosis,

a)

cells begin to divide and multiply in an uncontrolled way.

b)

the arteries become narrow because of a build-up of fatty material.

c)

the brain is cut off from its blood supply.

13.

Smoking speeds up the process of atherosclerosis.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

HDL is also known as

a)

good cholesterol

b)

good triglyceride

c)

bad cholesterol

d)

bad triglyceride

15.

Which of the following are methods to detecting cardiovascular disease?

a)

ultrasound

b)

angioplasty

c)

EKG

d)

all of these

16.

What is the leading cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 14?

a)

heart attacks

b)

cancer

c)

diabetes

d)

strokes

17.

Cancer treatment becomes more difficult when

a)

cancer cells metastasize.

b)

angiogenesis is disrupted.

c)

a tumor is encapsulated.

d)

when cells are deficient in telomerase.

18.

Anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems.

a)

risk factors

b)

controllable risk factors

c)

uncontrollable risk factors

19.

These include age, race, gender, and heredity.

a)

risk factors

b)

controllable risk factors

c)

uncontrollable risk factors

20.

These include behaviors such as physical activity, weight, diet, and smoking.

a)

risk factors

b)

controllable risk factors

c)

uncontrollable risk factors

21.

A ________ __________ is the damage and loss of function of an area of the heart muscle.

a)

cardiovascular disease

b)

heart attack

c)

stroke

d)

gestational diabetes

22.

Is a condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.

a)

diabetes

b)

insulin

c)

type 1 diabetes

d)

type 2 diabetes

23.

Is a condition in which blood glucose is unable to enter the cells.

a)

diabetes

b)

insulin

c)

type 1 diabetes

d)

type 2 diabetes

24.

Is the hormone secreted by the pancreas that is essential for proper metabolism of blood glucose and maintenance of blood glucose levels.

a)

diabetes

b)

insulin

c)

type 1 diabetes

d)

type 2 diabetes

25.

Is a condition in which insulin is not processed properly.

a)

diabetes

b)

insulin

c)

type 1 diabetes

d)

type 2 diabetes