Common Noncommunicable Diseases

Question 1

Diabetes is characterized by excessively low blood sugar levels.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

Which of the following factors can influence the development and progression of noncommunicable diseases?A.diet choicesB.geneticsC.air qualityD.all of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes?A.increased thirstB.blurred visionC.loss of appetiteD.recurring infections

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Most people are aware that diabetes is not a contagious disease, so people are more accepting of it. With HIV, many people still have misconceptions about how the virus is spread, leading them to discriminate against those with HIV.

Question 5

Name one similarity and one difference between cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome.

Question 6

Which of the following diseases is caused by a single mutated gene?A.sickle cell anemiaB.diabetesC.cancerD.Turner syndrome

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 7

Which of the following results from an incomplete chromosome?A.complex diseaseB.chromosomal diseaseC.single-gene diseaseD.immune disorder

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 8

Which of the following hereditary diseases involves multiple genetic mutations?A.complexB.chromosomalC.single-geneD.autoimmune

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 9

What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

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