WorksheetsVital Signs, Blood Disorders, NCDs, and Endocrine System
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Which of the following is considered a vital sign?
Height
Weight
Respiratory rate
Hair color
Normal adult body temperature is typically:
35–36°C
36.5–37.5°C
37.5–38.5°C
38–39°C
Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate of:
>100 bpm
<60 bpm
60–100 bpm
<50 bpm
Tachycardia refers to:
Slow breathing
Fast heart rate
Low blood pressure
High oxygen saturation
A pulse is measured in:
Beats per hour
Beats per minute
Millimeters of mercury
Oxygen percentage
Normal adult respiratory rate is:
8–14 breaths/min
10–18 breaths/min
12–20 breaths/min
15–25 breaths/min
Which device is used to measure SpO2?
Thermometer
Pulse oximeter
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
Red flags for vital signs include:
Temp 37°C
HR 60 bpm
SpO2 90%
BP 110/70 mmHg
Hypothermia occurs when body temperature is:
<35°C
>38°C
>40°C
36.5°C
Which of the following is considered the 6th optional vital sign?
Pain
Height
Weight
Eye color
The liquid portion of blood is called:
Plasma
Platelets
RBCs
WBCs
Which formed element is responsible for oxygen transport?
Platelets
WBCs
RBCs
Plasma
Hemophilia is a disorder affecting:
RBCs
WBCs
Platelets/clotting
Plasma proteins
Sickle cell anemia results from:
Low iron intake
Abnormally shaped RBCs
WBC deficiency
Platelet malfunction
Thalassemia is:
An infectious disease
Genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin
Caused by iron deficiency
Blood clotting disorder
The normal lifespan of RBCs is:
7–10 days
30 days
90 days
120 days
The ABO blood system includes all EXCEPT:
A
B
AB
AC
Leukemia is:
RBC deficiency
Cancer of WBCs
Platelet disorder
Vitamin deficiency
Which blood component fights infections?
RBCs
WBCs
Platelets
Plasma
Septicemia refers to:
Low blood sugar
Blood infection
High BP
Liver failure
Which disease is non-communicable?
Influenza
Tuberculosis
Diabetes
Measles
Which NCD is known as a “silent killer”?
Diabetes
Hypertension
Asthma
Cancer
COPD primarily affects:
Heart
Lungs
Liver
Kidneys
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by:
Insulin resistance
No insulin production
Excess insulin
Temporary hyperglycemia
Major modifiable risk factors for NCDs include:
Age and gender
Smoking and obesity
Genetic predisposition
Family history
Hypertension can lead to all EXCEPT:
Stroke
Heart attack
Kidney failure
Diabetes
Which of these is a chronic respiratory disease?
Asthma
Typhoid
Malaria
Influenza
Type 2 diabetes is often caused by:
Childhood onset only
Pancreas not producing insulin
Insulin resistance
Viral infection
Which cancer characteristic is correct?
Controlled cell growth
Uncontrolled division of cells
Always inherited
Only affects lungs
NCDs account for approximately what percentage of global deaths?
50%
60%
70%
80%
Which gland is called the “master gland” of the endocrine system?
Thyroid
Pituitary
Adrenal
Pineal
The hypothalamus produces hormones that:
Control heart rate
Stimulate or inhibit the pituitary
Directly produce insulin
Filter blood
TRH from the hypothalamus stimulates which hormone?
T3
T4
TSH
GH
Which pituitary hormone stimulates bone and muscle growth?
ACTH
FSH
GH
ADH
ACTH stimulates which gland?
Thyroid
Adrenal cortex
Pancreas
Pineal
Which hormone regulates water balance by reducing urine production?
Oxytocin
GH
ADH
Aldosterone
The thyroid produces:
Insulin
Cortisol
T3 and T4
ADH
Calcitonin lowers blood calcium by:
Increasing kidney excretion
Stimulating calcium absorption in intestines
Depositing calcium in bones
Breaking down calcium in bones
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) functions by:
Lowering blood calcium
Increasing blood calcium
Regulating blood sugar
Controlling metabolism
Which hormone is released during stress to increase heart rate and blood pressure?
Insulin
Adrenaline
GH
TSH
Insulin and glucagon are secreted by which organ?
Thyroid
Pancreas
Pituitary
Adrenal
Glucagon raises blood glucose by:
Promoting glycogen storage
Stimulating glycogen breakdown in liver
Increasing insulin production
Slowing metabolism
Estrogen is responsible for:
Male secondary sexual characteristics
Female reproductive cycles and secondary sexual characteristics
Water balance
Blood clotting
Progesterone primarily:
Stimulates muscle growth
Maintains pregnancy
Increases metabolism
Regulates blood sugar
Testosterone is secreted by:
Ovaries
Pineal gland
Testes
Adrenal cortex
Melatonin is secreted by which gland?
Pituitary
Pineal
Thyroid
Adrenal
Which hormone helps regulate circadian rhythms?
Cortisol
ADH
Melatonin
GH
The adrenal cortex secretes all EXCEPT:
Cortisol
Aldosterone
Androgens
Epinephrine
The adrenal medulla secretes:
Insulin
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
T3 and T4
Calcitonin
Oxytocin is important for:
Blood sugar regulation
Kidney function
Labor contractions and milk release
Thyroid hormone production
Damage to the hypothalamus may cause:
Increased blood calcium only
Multi-endocrine dysfunction
Only insulin deficiency
Only cortisol deficiency
FSH and LH control:
Metabolism
Growth
Reproduction
Water balance
Posterior pituitary stores hormones from:
Thyroid
Hypothalamus
Adrenal
Pancreas
Which hormone increases during fight-or-flight response?
Insulin
Aldosterone
Adrenaline
GH
Cortisol regulates:
Stress response and metabolism
Blood glucose only
Calcium deposition
Sleep-wake cycle
Aldosterone’s main function is:
Regulate sodium and water balance
Stimulate thyroid hormone
Control blood glucose
Promote growth
Which gland regulates hunger, thirst, and temperature?
Pineal
Hypothalamus
Thyroid
Adrenal
Excess T3 and T4 can cause:
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Anemia
Low T3 and T4 result in:
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Increased adrenaline
Diabetes
Which hormone promotes glycogen storage in liver?
Insulin
Glucagon
Cortisol
ADH
Hormones are chemical messengers secreted into:
Digestive tract
Bloodstream
Skin
Nerves
Which system acts faster than endocrine system?
Immune
Nervous
Circulatory
Digestive
Endocrine glands release hormones:
Through ducts
Directly into blood
Into lungs
Into stomach
Exocrine glands secrete:
Hormones
Enzymes via ducts
Blood
Insulin
Cortisol excess may lead to:
Cushing’s syndrome
Addison’s disease
Diabetes type 1
Hyperthyroidism
Addison’s disease results from:
Excess cortisol
Deficient cortisol
Excess insulin
Low T3/T4
Which hormone stimulates milk production?
Oxytocin
Prolactin
ADH
Testosterone
Pineal gland is located:
Near kidneys
In the brain
In the neck
On top of adrenal glands
Which gland affects mood and reproductive cycles via melatonin?
Thyroid
Pineal
Pancreas
Pituitary
Endocrine and nervous systems differ mainly in:
Speed and duration of effect
Hormone types
Blood flow
Organ size
Diabetes results from:
High blood calcium
Poor regulation of blood glucose
Low oxygen saturation
High cholesterol
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by:
Insulin resistance
No insulin production
High T3/T4 levels
Liver failure
Type 2 diabetes occurs when:
Insulin is not produced at all
Body becomes resistant to insulin
Kidneys fail
Thyroid overproduces hormones
Gestational diabetes occurs:
In childhood
During pregnancy
In old age
Only in men
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of diabetes?
Excessive thirst
Frequent urination
Fatigue
High blood calcium
Which test measures average blood sugar over the past 3 months?
Fasting Blood Sugar
HbA1c
CBC
Urine analysis
Diabetes can damage all EXCEPT:
Eyes
Kidneys
Nerves
Hair color
First-line management of type 2 diabetes usually includes:
Surgery
Lifestyle changes and diet
Radiation therapy
Bone marrow transplant
Hepatitis means:
Kidney inflammation
Liver inflammation
Heart infection
Lung disease
Hepatitis A is commonly spread through:
Blood transfusion
Contaminated food or water
Sexual contact
Airborne droplets
Hepatitis B can be transmitted via:
Dirty water
Infected blood or body fluids
Air
Contaminated food
Hepatitis C often has:
Immediate severe symptoms
No symptoms for years
Skin rash
Only joint pain
Which hepatitis types have vaccines?
A & B
B & C
A & C
C only
A common symptom of hepatitis is:
Jaundice
High blood pressure
Increased heart rate
Diabetes
Which organ produces bile to digest fats?
Kidney
Liver
Heart
Pancreas
People with diabetes are more prone to which liver condition?
Fatty liver
Cirrhosis
Gallstones
Hepatitis A only
Hepatitis can worsen diabetes by:
Increasing insulin sensitivity
Affecting liver glucose metabolism
Reducing oxygen transport
Increasing kidney filtration
Which lifestyle factor protects both liver and diabetes?
Healthy diet and exercise
Smoking
Excess sugar intake
Sedentary lifestyle
Antiviral drugs are used to treat:
Hepatitis B & C
Diabetes
Kidney stones
Thyroid disorders
Yellowing of skin in hepatitis is called:
Cyanosis
Jaundice
Edema
Pallor
Hepatitis B is chronic in:
All cases
Some cases
None
Only in children
Proper hydration helps prevent:
Kidney problems
Diabetes type 1
Hepatitis C
Liver fibrosis
Fatty liver is most closely associated with:
Alcohol abuse and diabetes
Type 1 diabetes only
Viral infection only
High calcium intake
Which test evaluates liver function?
CBC
LFT (Liver Function Test)
HbA1c
Urinalysis
Chronic untreated diabetes can lead to:
Liver cirrhosis
Eye, nerve, kidney damage
Hepatitis A
Lung fibrosis
Hepatitis B during childbirth can cause:
Heart failure in newborn
Liver infection in newborn
Kidney stones
Diabetes
A healthy liver helps:
Detoxify blood
Regulate heartbeat
Filter urine
Produce red blood cells
Which vitamin is stored in the liver?
C
A, D, E, K
B12 only
Iron only
High blood sugar can worsen liver damage because:
It decreases bile production
It increases fat deposition in liver
It lowers oxygen saturation
It affects kidneys only
Best preventive measure for hepatitis A & B is:
Vaccination
Daily exercise
Water intake
Insulin injection
Kidneys are located:
In the chest
Lower back, either side of spine
Abdomen
Brain
Kidney functions include all EXCEPT:
Filter waste
Balance minerals
Pump blood
Activate vitamin D
Kidney stones are:
Infections
Hard mineral deposits
Blood clots
Fat deposits
Chronic kidney disease refers to:
Short-term kidney failure
Long-term kidney damage
Kidney infection only
Kidney cancer
Heart functions to:
Filter blood
Pump oxygenated blood
Store glycogen
Produce insulin
High blood pressure affects heart by:
Making it work harder
Reducing oxygen
Filtering blood
Producing red blood cells
Heart failure occurs when:
Heart pumps normally
Heart cannot pump enough blood
Heart rate increases slightly
Kidneys fail
Common symptom of kidney disease:
Chest pain
Swelling in feet or face
Jaundice
Anxiety
Foamy urine can indicate:
Heart attack
Kidney problem
Liver failure
Diabetes only
To keep kidneys healthy:
Avoid water
Drink 6–8 glasses of water
Exercise 10 mins weekly
High salt diet
Chest pain in heart disease is often:
Mild or severe, angina
Only shortness of breath
Always asymptomatic
Only swelling
Swelling in legs due to heart failure is called:
Edema
Cyanosis
Pallor
Jaundice
Regular checkups help prevent:
Diabetes only
Kidney and heart complications
Thyroid disorders only
Bone fractures
High sodium diet contributes to:
Hypotension
Hypertension
Anemia
Fatty liver
Which exercise is recommended for heart health?
Walking 30 min daily
Sitting 30 min
Sleeping 30 min extra
Heavy weight lifting daily
Which nutrient should be controlled for kidney patients?
Carbohydrates
Sodium
Vitamin C only
Fat
Heart attacks are caused by:
Kidney failure
Blocked blood flow to heart
Liver failure
Low calcium
Which habit is harmful for both heart and kidneys?
Smoking
Exercise
Balanced diet
Hydration
Blood pressure is measured in:
mg/dL
mmHg
bpm
%
Normal adult BP:
80/40
90/60 – 120/80
140/90
200/120
Hypotension is:
BP ≥ 140/90
BP < 90/60
High sugar
Low oxygen
Which organ produces erythropoietin for RBC formation?
Heart
Kidney
Liver
Thyroid
Poor kidney function can cause:
Hypertension
Edema
Fatigue
All of the above
Exercise protects the heart by:
Strengthening muscles
Improving blood circulation
Reducing cholesterol
All of the above
Swelling in kidney disease is usually due to:
Protein loss
High calcium
Hyperthyroidism
Jaundice
Chronic kidney disease is monitored by:
BP, urine tests, serum creatinine
X-ray only
ECG only
CBC only
Avoiding overuse of painkillers is important for:
Heart
Liver and kidneys
Thyroid
Pancreas
Which symptom is common in both heart and kidney disease?
Jaundice
Fatigue
Weight gain only
Hair loss
Regular hydration prevents:
Heart failure
Kidney stones
Diabetes type 1
Thyroid disorder
Nutrition is:
Study of exercise
Study of food and nutrients for health
Study of bones
Study of water only
Macronutrients include:
Vitamins and minerals
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats
Water only
Fiber only
Micronutrients include:
Carbs and protein
Vitamins and minerals
Fats and water
Fiber only
Proteins are important for:
Energy storage
Growth and repair of tissues
Blood clotting only
Hormone excretion
Excess carbohydrates are stored as:
Protein
Fat
Glycogen and fat
Vitamins
Fats help in:
Energy storage, hormone production, vitamin absorption
Only energy storage
Only muscle building
Only water absorption
Vitamins A, D, E, K are:
Water-soluble
Fat-soluble
Minerals
Proteins
Vitamin C helps in:
Immunity and collagen formation
Muscle contraction
Bone calcium absorption
Water balance
Iron deficiency leads to:
Diabetes
Anemia
Kidney stones
Heart failure
Calcium is essential for:
Muscle and bone health
Blood sugar control
Liver detox
Eye color
Fiber helps in:
Digestion and preventing constipation
Blood clotting
Fat storage
Hair growth
Which is a healthy eating pattern?
High sugar, low protein
Balanced diet with all nutrients
Only fast food
Only fruits
Obesity is defined as:
Low BMI
Excess body fat
High muscle mass only
Dehydration
BMI stands for:
Body Muscle Index
Body Mass Index
Bone Mass Index
Blood Mass Index
Healthy BMI range:
18.5–24.9
25–29
>30
<16
Excess sugar intake increases risk of:
Diabetes and obesity
Hair loss
Hypertension only
Bone fractures only
Which nutrient provides most energy per gram?
Carbs
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Water helps in:
Digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation
Only hydration
Only kidney function
Only heart pumping
