Common Noncommunicable Diseases

Question 1

Which of the following diseases is caused by a chromosome abnormality present before birth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Turner syndrome

Question 2

Women of childbearing age are more likely to develop autoimmune diseases than men of a similar age. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 3

Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

multiple sclerosis

Question 4

What is the leading cause of type 2 diabetes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

obesity

Question 5

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body produces too much insulin. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

Immune disorders result from both underactive and overactive immune systems. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 7

Type 2 diabetes would be considered a(n) __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

complex disease

Question 8

Type 2 diabetes usually appears after age 40. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 9

It is not necessary to be tested for any noncommunicable diseases because if there are no symptoms, there is no disease. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 10

How many deaths worldwide result from noncommunicable diseases?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

approximately 60%

Common Noncommunicable Diseases Answers

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