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Noncommunicable Diseases - Heart Disease

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

__________ is a group of disorders that cause a thickening and hardening of the arteries.

a)

arteriosclerosis

b)

anemia

c)

leukemia

d)

asthma

2.

__________ is a condition that occurs when fatty substances build up on the inner lining of the arteries.

a)

atherosclerosis

b)

anemia

c)

osteoporosis

d)

bronchitis

3.

__________ is a serious condition that occurs when the blood supply to the heart slows or stops and the heart muscle is damaged.

a)

heart attack

b)

asthma

c)

diabetes

d)

fracture

4.

________ is a disease in which the pressure of the blood on the walls of the blood vessels stays at a level that is higher than normal.

a)

hypertension

b)

diabetes

c)

asthma

d)

anemia

5.

________ is a serious condition that occurs when an artery of the brain breaks or becomes blocked.

a)

stroke

b)

migraine

c)

epilepsy

d)

asthma

6.

________ is a surgical procedure in which an instrument with a tiny balloon, drill bit, or laser attached is inserted into a blocked artery to clear the blockage.

a)

angioplasty

b)

appendectomy

c)

bypass surgery

d)

colonoscopy

7.

Types of heart disease include:

a)

Coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart failure, and valvular heart disease

b)

Asthma, diabetes, arthritis, and osteoporosis

c)

Hypertension, migraine, eczema, and anemia

d)

Pneumonia, hepatitis, gastritis, and nephritis

8.

Reducing the risk of heart disease can be achieved by:

a)

Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly

b)

Eating more processed foods

c)

Avoiding all physical activity

d)

Increasing salt and sugar intake

9.

Heart disease is treated by:

a)

medications, lifestyle changes, and sometimes surgery

b)

only with antibiotics

c)

by drinking more water

d)

with rest and sleep alone

10.

Food advertising can influence heart health in which of the following ways?

a)

By promoting unhealthy food choices that increase heart disease risk

b)

By encouraging only healthy eating habits

c)

By having no impact on dietary choices

d)

By reducing the risk of heart disease through all advertisements

11.

Strokes and hypertension are related to heart disease because:

a)

They both increase the risk of heart disease.

b)

They are caused by heart disease only.

c)

They have no connection to heart disease.

d)

They only affect the brain, not the heart.

12.

What is cardiovascular or heart disease?

a)

Any condition that reduces the strength of the heart and blood vessels.

b)

A disease that only affects the lungs.

c)

A condition that only impacts the digestive system.

d)

A disorder related to bone fractures.

13.

Heart disease is always due to heredity.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What is the usual cause of heart disease?

a)

Heredity

b)

Lifestyle

c)

Infection

d)

Accident

15.

What is the main function of the heart?

a)

To digest food

b)

To pump blood through the body

c)

To control breathing

d)

To filter waste

16.

A heart attack can happen if the heart does not get enough ______ from the blood.

a)

oxygen

b)

glucose

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

protein

17.

One way to prevent heart disease is to _________.

a)

Eat healthy foods.

b)

Watch more TV.

c)

Skip regular exercise.

d)

Eat more sugary snacks.

18.

To help prevent heart disease, you should limit cholesterol, trans fats, and _________.

a)

saturated fats.

b)

sugars.

c)

fiber.

d)

vitamins.

19.

Participating in regular _________ activity can help prevent heart disease.

a)

physical

b)

mental

c)

artistic

d)

musical

20.

Maintaining a healthy _________ is important for preventing heart disease.

a)

weight

b)

appetite

c)

temperature

d)

posture

21.

Managing _________ is a way to prevent heart disease.

a)

stress

b)

sugar

c)

salt

d)

exercise

22.

One method used to treat heart disease is _________.

a)

Medications

b)

Skipping meals

c)

Ignoring symptoms

d)

Smoking

23.

One method used to treat heart disease is _________.

a)

Pacemakers

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Insulin injections

d)

Liver transplant

24.

One method used to treat heart disease is _________.

a)

Bypass surgery

b)

Appendectomy

c)

Tonsillectomy

d)

Cataract surgery

25.

One method used to treat heart disease is _________.

a)

Heart transplants

b)

Appendix removal

c)

Knee replacement

d)

Tonsillectomy