Non-communicable Diseases Answers

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Which treatment would most likely be used for cardiovascular disease?

A
pacemaker
B
radiation
C
blood transfusions
D
bone marrow transplants
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Which is a factor that influences the development of cardiovascular disease?

A
smoking
B
growth of bacteria
C
lack of calcium
D
sun exposure
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Which disease may be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle?

A
osteoporosis
B
sickle cell disease
C
Huntington’s disease
D
lupus
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Heidi has started smoking. Which disease is she at risk of developing?

A
lupus
B
cancer
C
type 2 diabetes
D
sickle cell disease
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Which is a factor that influences the onset of type 2 diabetes?

A
ingestion of gluten
B
presence of microbes
C
alcohol intake
D
insulin resistance
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Which treatment is used to manage the symptoms of celiac disease?

A
fat-free diet
B
sugar-free diet
C
gluten-free diet
D
protein-free diet
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Which is a symptom that is typical in people who have cancer?

A
resistance to insulin
B
sores that do not heal
C
onset of a gluten allergy
D
sensitivity to alcohol
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Which is a symptom that is common in people with Huntington’s disease?

A
pain
B
nausea
C
delayed growth
D
involuntary movement
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Which is a symptom that is common in people with sickle cell disease?

A
mood disturbances
B
fragile bones
C
stooped posture
D
frequent infections
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As treatment for his disease, Ven is avoiding tobacco and alcohol, eating calcium-rich foods, and lifting weights. Which disease is he most likely being treating for?

A
cancer
B
osteoporosis
C
type 2 diabetes
D
cardiovascular disease

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