WorksheetsGrade 12, Unit 2, Diseases and disorders recap
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?
Diabetes
Influenza
COVID-19
Chicken pox
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in ...
The digestive system
The circulatory system
The respiratory system
The nervous system
Select all the diseases which effect the musculoskeletal system.
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Gastroenteritis
Hypertension
Bones that break easily, back pain, loss of height and stooped posture are signs of which chronic disease?
Osteoporosis
Allergies
Muscular sclerosis
Dementia
Which of the following is not a treatment for arthritis?
Taking medication to reduce inflammation
Surgery to replace an effected joint
physiotherapy to strengthen the muscles
Reducing calcium intake
Select all the parts which make up the nervous system
Eyes
Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
Seizures, stiff arching back, falling down and uncontrollable movements are signs of which disease?
Alzheimer's
Dementia
Sciatica
Epilepsy
Which of the following non-drug treatments can be used to support people with Alzheimer's
Group therapy sessions
Showing photos/pictures
Listening to music
Giving medication
Name the body system the image.
Digestive system
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Nervous system
What sounds might you hear from someone who has asthma when they are breathing?
Low voice
Wheezing or whistling
When a person has asthma what happens to their airway?
It gets bigger
It becomes inflamed and swollen
Nothing it is normal
It turns blue
Name this body system
Circulatory system
Digestive system
Nervous system
Respiratory system
Select all the signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis
Watery diarrhoea
Cramps and stomach pain
Muscle aches
Fever
Watery eyes
How can a food intolerance be diagnosed?
They are easy to diagnose because of the symptoms are not similar. You go to the doctor and they will confirm if you have a food intolerance.
They are difficult to diagnose. You must work with a dietician and keep a food diary to identify the problem.
Name this body system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
circulatory system
Hypertension is also known as ...
High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
High blood sugar
Low blood sugar
True or False?
If not treated hypertension can lead to strokes and heart failure
True
False
Which disease of the circulatory system can you see in the image?
Sciatica
Hypertension
atherosclerosis
Which of the following is not a treatment for atherosclerosis?
Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise)
Medication to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
Surgery to remove plaque
Eating high fat foods
Which of the following is not a treatment for atherosclerosis?
Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise)
Medication to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
Surgery to remove plaque
Eating high fat foods
What is the main function of the immune system?
To protect us from diseases
To fight infection
To produce antibodies to keep us healthy
All the above
Which of the following best describes an auto-immune disease.
When your body produces glucose
When your body protects itself
When the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body
When someone has multiple sclerosis (MS), what is the immune system attacking?
The alveoli in the respiratory system
The myelin that covers the nerve cells.
The bones and joints
The skin
What is the name for a serious allergy?
serious allergy
mild allergy
epi-pen
anaphylaxis
Select all the signs of a serious allergic reaction
tightness in the chest
Difficulty breathing
Sneezing
Loss of consciousness
Itchy mouth or nose
What medication is given treat a mild allergy?
Painkillers
Antihistamines
Which of the following describes an acute disease?
Lasts for a long time
Cannot be passed from one person to another
Lasts a short time, usually less then 3 months
They are chronic diseases
