Communicable Diseases

Question 1

How does a bone marrow transplant treat sickle cell disease?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Bone marrow transplants allow the patient to begin producing healthy red blood cells.

Question 2

According to the passage, how does alcohol increase the risk of diabetes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: It increases inflammation of the pancreas.

Question 3

According to this passage, which strategies can reduce the risk of developing lung cancer? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: ceasing smoking; D: avoiding secondhand smoke; E: smoking fewer cigarettes each day

Question 4

According to this graph, what are the benefits of testing?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Early detection of breast and colorectal cancer increases the odds of survival.

Communicable Diseases Answers