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3

Heidi has started smoking. Which disease is she at risk of developing?

A
lupus
B
cancer
C
type 2 diabetes
D
sickle cell disease
4

Which is a factor that influences the onset of type 2 diabetes?

A
ingestion of gluten
B
presence of microbes
C
alcohol intake
D
insulin resistance
5

Which disease may be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle?

A
osteoporosis
B
sickle cell disease
C
Huntington’s disease
D
lupus
6

Which is a symptom that is common in people with sickle cell disease?

A
mood disturbances
B
fragile bones
C
stooped posture
D
frequent infections
8

Which practice can help prevent many diseases?

A
eating foods rich in gluten
B
getting blood transfusions
C
avoiding tobacco products
D
taking calcium supplements
9

Which treatment would most likely be used for cardiovascular disease?

A
pacemaker
B
radiation
C
blood transfusions
D
bone marrow transplants
10

Which is a primary risk factor for developing cancer?

A
active immune system
B
lack of iron in the diet
C
lack of calcium in the diet
D
workplace exposure

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