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Week 7: Human Health Answers

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Jamal’s father and grandmother are both diabetic. Jamal shows no signs of diabetes.Which most likely explains why Jamal never suffers from diabetes even though he has the genes that can cause it?

A
He got the diabetes genes from his father.
B
He refrigerates his food so it will not spoil.
C
He lives in a city with good air quality.
D
He makes healthy lifestyle choices.
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Delia has a genetic disease that causes her to be weak and tired because her blood cells are not able to carry enough oxygen to her body.Which most likely describes Delia’s condition?

A
Her blood cells have too much insulin.
B
Her blood cells are sickle shaped.
C
Her disease is a result of a sex-linked trait.
D
Her disease is caused in part by lifestyle choices.
3

Which disease is typically linked to both genetics and lifestyle choices?

A
sickle cell anemia
B
diabetes
C
color blindness
D
food poisoning
4

Which major environmental factors can affect health?

A
genetics and obesity
B
poor water quality and obesity
C
poor air and water quality
D
genetics and poor air quality
5

Which are the two major conditions associated with obesity?

A
heart disease and diabetes
B
diabetes and sickle cell anemia
C
sickle cell anemia and color blindness
D
color blindness and heart disease
7

Which is an indicator of poor air quality?

A
salt
B
bacteria
C
fertilizer
D
smog
9

Which is a true statement about air quality?

A
Good air quality is shown by high levels of smog.
B
Bacteria is a major cause of poor air quality.
C
Water treatment plants measure the air quality.
D
The EPA measures air pollution levels daily.
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Xander is gaining weight. Which best describes what he can do to prevent obesity?

A
exercise every day and also make healthy choices in his diet
B
excercise once a week but make no change in his diet
C
exercise once a week and also make healthy choices in his diet
D
exercise every day but make no change in his diet

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