Human Body
TRUE or FALSE:
Paralysis is associated with ALS.
TRUE: Paralysis is associated with ALS.
TRUE or FALSE:
Confusion is associated with Alzheimer's Disease.
TRUE: Confusion is associated with Alzheimer's Disease.
TRUE or FALSE:
Coughing is associated with Influenza.
TRUE: Coughing is associated with Influenza.
TRUE or FALSE:
Low blood sugar is associated with diabetes.
TRUE: Low blood sugar is associated with diabetes.
TRUE or FALSE:
Unexplained weight loss is associated with cancer.
TRUE: Unexplained weight loss is associated with cancer.
Which of the following is the best way to avoid catching the flu?
a) eat a well balanced diet
b) limit alcohol use
c) practice good hygiene
d) avoid tobacco products
c) The following is the best way to avoid catching the flu:practice good hygiene.
TRUE or FALSE:
Muscle stiffness is associated with Parkinson's disease.
TRUE: Muscle stiffness is associated with Parkinson's disease.
Which of the following statements is true?
a) Most degenerative diseases can be prevented with immunization.
b) Lymphocytes ingest and destroy pathogens in the body.
c) Chronic diseases are often spread by vectors.
d) Antibodies only work against specific antigens.
d) Antibodies only work against specific antigens.
How are viruses and pathogenic protozoa similar?
a) They are both multicellular organisms.
b) They both cause communicable diseases.
c) They are both part of the Protista kingdom.
d) Neither microorganism can reproduce on its own.
b) Viruses and pathogenic protozoa are similar in that they both cause communicable diseases.
Choose all the answers that apply.
Bacteria _____.
a) cannot survive without a host
b) replicate very quickly
c) are unicellular
d) release toxins which harm the body
e) always cause illness or disease
b) and c) and d):
Bacteria replicate very quickly, are unicellular, and release toxins which harm the body.
Choose all the answers that apply.
Communicable diseases _____.
a) can be prevented through safe behaviors
b) are inherited from parents
c) cannot be prevented through vaccination
d) can be spread from person to person
e) can be spread through contact with infected bodily fluid
a) and d) and e):
Communicable diseases can be prevented through safe behaviors, can be spread from person to person, and can be spread through contact with infected bodily fluid.
The integumentary system _____.
a) is part of the body's passive immunity
b) identifies antigens and produces antibodies
c) is made of white blood cells and lymph nodes
d) is the first line of defense against pathogens
d) The integumentary system is the first line of defense against pathogens.
Vaccination _____.
a) is always efffective in preventing disease
b) provides a passive immunity against disease
c) involves injecting the body with specific medication
d) should be given on a regular schedule from birth
d) Vaccination should be given on a regular schedule from birth.
Manny Fresh broke his foot during football practice. His doctor will most likely use a ___________ to diagnose the injury.
a) CAT scan
b) an MRI
c) an X-ray
c) Manny Fresh broke his foot during football practice. His doctor will most likely use an X-ray to diagnose the injury.
How are heart disease and Type 2 diabetes similar?
a) Both diseases are caused by an unhealthy diet.
b) Both diseases can be cured with surgery.
c) Both diseases can be prevented with vaccination.
d) Both diseases are communicable.
a) Heart disease and Type 2 diabetes are similar in that both diseases are caused by an unhealthy diet.
Which of the following statements is true?
a) Trying drugs a few times is okay because it is easy to stop using them.
b) Anemia and osteoporosis can be prevented by eating foods rich in iron and calcium.
c) John is bitten by a tick and contracts Lyme disease. John is a vector.
d) The leading causes of disability in the United States is communicable diseases.
b) Anemia and osteoporosis can be prevented by eating foods rich in iron and calcium.
Choose all the answers that apply.
What can a high-fat, high-sugar diet cause?
a) cancer
b) diabetes
c) Parkinson's disease
d) cardiovascular disease
e) influenza
b) and d):
The following are the possible results of a high-fat, high-sugar diet:
diabetes
cardiovascular disease
Which of the following statements is true?
a) Some cancers can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
b) Immunizations should begin after a child's first birthday.
c) Viruses cannot be spread through contact with nonliving objects.
d) Kidney failure and brain damage are negative effects of bulemia.
a) Some cancers can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
How are MRIs and CAT scans similar?
a) They both transmit signals through radio waves.
b) They both use computers to produce images.
c) They both use X-rays to create an image of the body.
d) They both use magnets to excite molecules in the body.
b) MRIs and CAT scans similar in that they both use computers to produce images.
Complete the following analogy.
An unhealthy diet is to cardiovascular disease as ____ is to cancer.
a) obesity
b) poor hygiene
c) smoking
c) An unhealthy diet is to cardiovascular disease as smoking is to cancer.
Describe a healthy diet.
Fats should be limited to small amounts. Carbohydrates should come from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Protein should come from lean meats, such as fish and skinless chicken. A healthy diet should also include vegetables and fruits for fiber. Lean meats and beans should be eaten on a regular basis for iron. Yogurt, milk, and other dairy products should be included to avoid osteoporosis.
Which of the following statements is true?
a) Muscle tremors are an early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
b) Certain medications can cure ALS and Parkinson's disease.
c) Exercise is a natural way to relieve pain and stress.
d) Type 2 diabetes is hereditary and cannot be prevented.
c) Exercise is a natural way to relieve pain and stress.
Choose all the answers that apply.
Currently, there are no cures for _____.
a) ALS
b) chicken pox
c) diabetes
d) Alzheimer's disease
a) and c) and d):
Currently, there are no cures for ALS, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.
Nanotechnology _____.
a) allows microscopic particles to inject medicine directly into cancer cells
b) focuses on the use of robots to perform surgical procedures
c) will eliminate the need for doctors
d) allows doctors to take high quality digital pictures inside the body
a) Nanotechnology allows microscopic particles to inject medicine directly into cancer cells.
Julia drinks heavily several times a week. She is at risk for _____.
a) anemia
b) fever
c) cirrhosis
d) osteoporosis
c) Julia drinks heavily several times a week. She is at risk for cirrhosis.