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NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Are noninfectious illnesses which may result from hereditary or lifestyle factors and not from pathogens

a)

Communicable diseases

b)

Non-Communicable diseases

2.

Is synonymous to hypersensitivity, which refers to an exaggerated response to an antibody-forming substance or antigen.

a)

Allergy

b)

Asthma

3.

Is a chronic condition in which breathing becomes difficult.

a)

Allergy

b)

Asthma

4.

Is a disease of the heart and blood vessels.

a)

Cardiovascular disease

b)

Respiratory diseases

5.

Occurs when coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked by waxy substance referred to as plaque

a)

Coronary heart disease

b)

Cardiovascular diseases

6.

Refers to conditions that cause hardening and thickening of the arteries

a)

Arteriosclerosis

b)

Atherosclerosis

7.

A kind of arteriosclerosis where fat is deposited on arterial walls, which could harden and create plaque

a)

Arteriosclerosis

b)

Atherosclerosis

8.

The death of the heart muscle due to the lack of blood flow to the heart.

a)

Heart attack

b)

Angina pectoris

9.

The chest pain resulting from narrowed coronary arteries because the heart gets inadequate quantity of oxygen

a)

Angina pectoris

b)

Rheumatic fever

10.

When the immune system attacks the heart and causes fever, weakness, and damage to the valves in the heart

a)

Angina pectoris

b)

Rheumatic fever

11.

The condition when heartbeat is not in rhythm

a)

Arrhythmia

b)

Congestive Heart Failure

12.

Happens when the heart is not able or is below the normal capacity to pump blood causing liquid to accumulate in the lungs and other areas of the body

a)

Arrhythmia

b)

Congestive Heart Failure

13.

Also known as cerebrovascular accident, occurs when blood vessels in the brain are broken or blocked

a)

Heart attack

b)

Stroke

14.

Meaning of FAST or signs of stroke. Type your answer below.

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