Topic Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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__________ treats cancer by removing it.

A
Chemotherapy
B
Immunotherapy
C
Surgery
D
Hormones
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High levels of cholesterol can first lead directly to __________.

A
strokes
B
arteriosclerosis
C
heart attacks
D
heart failure
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How can an individual benefit from participating in the recommended amount of physical activity?

A
decreased risk of developing certain diseases
B
decreased ability to manage stress
C
increased ability to go without sleep
D
increased chances of developing hypertension
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How can having a mentor help individuals achieve their goals?

A
Mentors can increase accountability.
B
Mentors can increase motivation.
C
Mentors can identify areas that need additional work.
D
all of the above
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__________ are caused by the body attacking itself.

A
Immune diseases
B
Chromosomal diseases
C
Single-gene diseases
D
Autoimmune diseases
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Why is it important to thin the blood of someone having a heart attack, but not for someone having a stroke?

A
Strokes are not a cardiovascular disease and are not impacted by blood pressure.
B
Thinning the blood will cause arteries to relax and allow blood to pass more easily.
C
For a stroke, it is necessary to control and stop the bleeding in the brain.
D
Blood thinners are only useful for treating coronary heart disease.

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