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WorksheetsChapter 10 and 11
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is NOT an example of a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
diet and weight
smoking
heredity
physical activity
Your risk of developing cardiovascular disease increases if you
exercise regularly.
limit your salt intake.
have diabetes.
are a women.
Blood pressure is considered high if it is
over 140/90
under 140/90
under 120/80
between 120/80 and 130/85
Stroke occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow to the
heart.
pancreas.
brain.
liver.
Cancer is characterized by
a higher than normal systolic pressure.
a high blood-glucose level.
uncontrolled cell growth.
reduced blood flow to the brain.
Chemicals found in tobacco smoke, and exposure to radioactivity and UV radiation are causes of
heart disease.
diabetes.
cancer.
heart attack.
A malignant tumor is a mass of cells that
is usually not harmful.
invades healthy tissue.
rarely damages vital organs.
do not spread to other parts of the body.
Increased thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue are all symptoms of
type 1 diabetes only.
type 2 diabetes only.
type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
gestational diabetes only.
Atherosclerosis can be caused by
plaques.
a stroke.
low blood pressure
all of these
Regular insulin injections are the usual treatment for
type 1 diabetes.
type 2 diabetes.
gestational diabetes.
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be reduced by
avoiding tobacco products.
using sunscreen.
avoiding alcohol.
all of these
During the development of atherosclerosis,
cells begin to divide and multiply in an uncontrolled way.
the arteries become narrow because of a build-up of fatty material.
the brain is cut off from its blood supply.
Smoking speeds up the process of atherosclerosis.
True
False
HDL is also known as
good cholesterol
good triglyceride
bad cholesterol
bad triglyceride
Which of the following are methods to detecting cardiovascular disease?
ultrasound
angioplasty
EKG
all of these
What is the leading cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 14?
heart attacks
cancer
diabetes
strokes
Cancer treatment becomes more difficult when
cancer cells metastasize.
angiogenesis is disrupted.
a tumor is encapsulated.
when cells are deficient in telomerase.
Anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems.
risk factors
controllable risk factors
uncontrollable risk factors
These include age, race, gender, and heredity.
risk factors
controllable risk factors
uncontrollable risk factors
These include behaviors such as physical activity, weight, diet, and smoking.
risk factors
controllable risk factors
uncontrollable risk factors
A ________ __________ is the damage and loss of function of an area of the heart muscle.
cardiovascular disease
heart attack
stroke
gestational diabetes
Is a condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
diabetes
insulin
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
Is a condition in which blood glucose is unable to enter the cells.
diabetes
insulin
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
Is the hormone secreted by the pancreas that is essential for proper metabolism of blood glucose and maintenance of blood glucose levels.
diabetes
insulin
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
Is a condition in which insulin is not processed properly.
diabetes
insulin
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
