Common Noncommunicable Diseases Answers

Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder? A. type 2 diabetes B. sickle cell anemia C. multiple sclerosis D. cancer Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How many deaths worldwide result from noncommunicable diseases? A. less than half B. approximately 60% C. less than 10% D. almost all of them Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body produces too much insulin. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about diabetes? A. Research shows that there are more cases of type 1 diabetes than of type 2. B. Research shows that a person can live with diabetes for a long time without knowing it. C. Research shows that diabetes can interfere with the function of organs other than the pancreas. D. Research shows that type 2 diabetes can be avoided or delayed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Type 2 diabetes would be considered a(n) __________. A. immune disorder B. autoimmune disorder C. single-gene disease D. complex disease Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Immune disorders result from both underactive and overactive immune systems. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

It is not necessary to be tested for any noncommunicable diseases because if there are no symptoms, there is no disease. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Type 1 diabetes is caused by a mutated gene. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the leading cause of type 2 diabetes? A. genetics B. drug abuse C. alcohol abuse D. obesity Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Type 2 diabetes usually appears after age 40. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.