Glencoe Health

Chapter 25: Noncommunicable Diseases and Disabilities

Online Quizzes

1
Cardiovascular disease affects _____
A)the heart and lungs.
B)the lungs only.
C)the heart or blood vessels.
D)the blood vessels and lungs.
2
High blood pressure is a cardiovascular disease which is also known as _____
A)angina pectoris.
B)atherosclerosis.
C)hypertension.
D)arrhythmias.
3
Which statement about congestive heart failure is false?
A)It can be caused by high blood pressure.
B)It can be caused by illegal drug use.
C)It is a condition that is always fatal.
D)It is a condition marked by a weakened heart.
4
Which is true about benign tumors?
A)Slow growth
B)Noncancerous
C)Surrounded by membranes that prevent spreading
D)All of the above
5
Which type of cancer affects bones, ligaments, and muscles?
A)Lymphomas
B)Carcinomas
C)Leukemia
D)Sarcomas
6
Which type of treatment uses chemicals to treat cancer cells?
A)Hormone therapy
B)Radiation therapy
C)Chemotherapy
D)Surgery
7
Which statement is true about allergies?
A)Allergies are always fatal.
B)Allergies are never fatal.
C)Allergies cannot be managed through treatment.
D)Allergies range from mild to life-threatening.
8
Untreated diabetes can lead to _____
A)blindness.
B)liver failure.
C)limb amputations.
D)Both a. and c.
9
Which is the leading cause of blindness?
A)Cataracts
B)Complications from diabetes
C)Glaucoma
D)Macular degeneration
10
Which statement about hearing impairment is false?
A)Ear infections, brain tumors, measles, and other conditions do not lead to hearing loss.
B)An injury to the ears or head, such as a skull fracture can cause hearing loss.
C)A buildup of wax or bone blockage can cause hearing loss.
D)Hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises is preventable.
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