Noncommunicable Diseases — Unit test Answers

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Which statement BEST describes how cancers are classified? A. Cancers are classified according to the type of tissue they affect. B. Cancers are classified according to the rate at which they grow. C. Cancers are classified by how many organs they affect. D. Cancers are classified by the size of the cells that are involved. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A
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B
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C
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D
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A person who suffers from AIDS and has an immune system that does not function properly is considered to have which of the following?A.impairmentB.activity limitationC.hearing disability D.participation restriction

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A
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B
C
C
D
D
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What are the odds of nonsmokers developing cardiovascular disease when compared to smokers? A. Nonsmokers are four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. B. Nonsmokers are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease. C. Nonsmokers and smokers are equally likely to develop cardiovascular disease. D. Nonsmokers are half as likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Which is one part of the immune system that helps protect the body from diseases?

A
mucus
B
skeleton
C
esophagus
D
fingernails
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Give an example of each of the two types of disabilities.

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Which of the following is NOT a disability protected by law?A.nerve damageB.autismC.a broken bone that is expected to heal properlyD.cataracts

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A
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B
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C
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D
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Jane’s younger siblings are due to get their vaccination shots, but they are nervous. Which statement would most likely convince them to get the required injections?

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“Vaccination injections hurt a lot.”
B
“Vaccinations are required for school.”
C
“Vaccinations make you sick so that you do not get sick again.”
D
“Vaccinations keep you and people who cannot be vaccinated healthy.”
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Which statement BEST defines the term cancer? A. Cancers occur when normal cells grow rapidly. B. Cancers are normal growths that occur in all tissues. C. Cancers are tissues that grow in abnormal places. D. Cancers occur when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A
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B
C
C
D
D
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Why are children more prone to be emotionally affected by a disability?

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Which disorder is a single-gene disease?

A
osteoporosis
B
celiac disease
C
type 2 diabetes
D
Huntington’s disease
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Scooters have become a popular aide to those with mobility disabilities.

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T
B
F
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Which highly communicable disease is considered a global health issue?

A
malaria
B
strep throat
C
athlete’s foot
D
common cold
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Why is physical activity so important in preventing heart disease?

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Which of the following laws requires that disabled students who need individualized education have the least restrictive environment possible?A.Air Carrier Access ActB.Rehabilitation ActC.Americans with Disabilities ActD.Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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A
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B
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C
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D
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What are possible risk factors that increase an individual's chance of developing cancer?

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