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Which of the following is NOT a true statement about noncommunicable diseases?

A
Noncommunicable diseases are responsible for many deaths.
B
Noncommunicable diseases cause the body systems to fail.
C
Noncommunicable diseases can be transmitted from one person to another.
D
Noncommunicable diseases develop over time.
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Vector contact involves contact with __________.

A
an infected surface
B
contaminated water
C
an infected organism
D
a carrier organism
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Which bacterial STI causes more complications in women than in men?

A
chlamydia
B
gonorrhea
C
syphilis
D
none of the above
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Which statement BEST describes how cancers are classified?

A
Cancers are classified according to the type of tissue they affect.
B
Cancers are classified according to the rate at which they grow.
C
Cancers are classified by how many organs they affect.
D
Cancers are classified by the size of the cells that are involved.
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Which of the following health services should communities NOT provide to prevent and treat communicable diseases?

A
warn citizens of potential threats
B
provide regulations for food and water supplies
C
support communities with vaccinations and health clinics
D
eliminate diseases by adding medicine to drinking water
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about curing STIs?

A
Many STIs can be cured with proper treatment, but some can only be managed.
B
All STIs can be cured with antibiotics and an aggressive treatment plan.
C
Many STIs can't be cured with antibiotics or any other type of treatment.
D
All STIs can only be managed through the use of antiviral drugs.
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Which of the following individuals would be at the greatest risk for bacterial pneumonia?

A
a 90-year-old grandmother
B
a 30-year-old teacher
C
a 45-year-old parent
D
a 20-year-old college student Please select the best answer from the choices provide.d
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It is important for people with HIV/AIDS to keep their hands free from germs as much as possible because __________.

A
AIDS can be transmitted through handshakes
B
AIDS causes the skin to become more porous and more susceptible to diseases
C
AIDS compromises the body's immune system
D
AIDS cells can live on the skin for weeks
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AIDS occurs when HIV destroys the immune system.

A
T
B
F
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What are the odds of nonsmokers developing cardiovascular disease when compared to smokers?

A
Nonsmokers are four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
B
Nonsmokers are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
C
Nonsmokers and smokers are equally likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
D
Nonsmokers are half as likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
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A person who suffers from AIDS and has an immune system that does not function properly is considered to have which of the following?

A
impairment
B
activity limitation
C
hearing disability
D
participation restriction
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An individual is infected with a pathogen that absorbs nutrients from its environment. In which category does this pathogen belong?

A
bacteria
B
fungi
C
protozoa
D
virus
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Doctors often advise a combination of treatments to eradicate an infection and treat symptoms.

A
T
B
F
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In your opinion, why might a person with a noncommunicable disease like diabetes be more accepted in social settings than a person with HIV?

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Explain what distinguishes a stroke from a heart attack.

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