Chapter 12: Noncommunicable Diseases
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Which of the following is a characteristic of communicable diseases?
Which of the following is a characteristic of communicable diseases?
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What type of germs cause communicable diseases?
What type of germs cause communicable diseases?
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How do communicable diseases develop after contact?
How do communicable diseases develop after contact?
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Communicable diseases develop after contact with which of the following?
Communicable diseases develop after contact with which of the following?
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Where do most bacteria live?
Where do most bacteria live?
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What do viruses depend on for growth?
What do viruses depend on for growth?
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Where do fungi predominantly live?
Where do fungi predominantly live?
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What are protozoa mostly characterized as?
What are protozoa mostly characterized as?
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How can pathogens spread through the air?
How can pathogens spread through the air?
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Which way of transmission involves insects or animals?
Which way of transmission involves insects or animals?
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What method of transmission involves physical touch with an infected person?
What method of transmission involves physical touch with an infected person?
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How can pathogens spread through contaminated surfaces?
How can pathogens spread through contaminated surfaces?
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What are early signs of Lyme disease?
What are early signs of Lyme disease?
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How is Lyme disease transmitted?
How is Lyme disease transmitted?
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What are symptoms of West Nile virus?
What are symptoms of West Nile virus?
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What causes West Nile virus disease?
What causes West Nile virus disease?
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Which disease is typically spread through direct contact like kissing?
Which disease is typically spread through direct contact like kissing?
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Which infection is caused by a virus affecting the respiratory system?
Which infection is caused by a virus affecting the respiratory system?
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How is mononucleosis (mono) usually spread?
How is mononucleosis (mono) usually spread?
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Which virus commonly causes flu-like symptoms?
Which virus commonly causes flu-like symptoms?
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What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis?
What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis?
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Which body part does conjunctivitis affect?
Which body part does conjunctivitis affect?
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How is tonsillitis different from conjunctivitis?
How is tonsillitis different from conjunctivitis?
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What can cause conjunctivitis?
What can cause conjunctivitis?
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Which contagious respiratory disease caused a 2020 pandemic?
Which contagious respiratory disease caused a 2020 pandemic?
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What is the name of the coronavirus causing Covid-19?
What is the name of the coronavirus causing Covid-19?
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When was Covid-19 declared a pandemic?
When was Covid-19 declared a pandemic?
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What type of disease is Covid-19?
What type of disease is Covid-19?
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Why do doctors prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infections?
Why do doctors prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infections?
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What is the best treatment method for viral infections?
What is the best treatment method for viral infections?
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Can medications cure the virus itself?
Can medications cure the virus itself?
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How do antibiotics work against infections?
How do antibiotics work against infections?
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Which factor does not cause noncommunicable diseases?
Which factor does not cause noncommunicable diseases?
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What type of diseases can spread from person to person?
What type of diseases can spread from person to person?
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How do noncommunicable diseases develop in individuals?
How do noncommunicable diseases develop in individuals?
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What is a common risk factor for noncommunicable diseases?
What is a common risk factor for noncommunicable diseases?
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What is the term for the recurrence of a disease?
What is the term for the recurrence of a disease?
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Which term refers to a time without disease symptoms?
Which term refers to a time without disease symptoms?
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What is a prediction of disease recovery called?
What is a prediction of disease recovery called?
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Diseases that end in death are known as?
Diseases that end in death are known as?
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What is a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases related to genetics?
What is a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases related to genetics?
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Which lifestyle choice can increase the risk of noncommunicable diseases?
Which lifestyle choice can increase the risk of noncommunicable diseases?
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What environmental factor can contribute to noncommunicable diseases?
What environmental factor can contribute to noncommunicable diseases?
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Secondhand smoke is an example of a risk factor from?
Secondhand smoke is an example of a risk factor from?
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What is a common result of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?
What is a common result of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?
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What can decreased blood flow due to plaque buildup cause?
What can decreased blood flow due to plaque buildup cause?
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What is the term for thickened and hardened blood vessel walls?
What is the term for thickened and hardened blood vessel walls?
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What does plaque buildup in blood vessels lead to?
What does plaque buildup in blood vessels lead to?
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What is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells called?
What is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells called?
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Which is a common type of cancer among others?
Which is a common type of cancer among others?
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What can improve the success of cancer treatment options?
What can improve the success of cancer treatment options?
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What is a mass of abnormal cells referred to as?
What is a mass of abnormal cells referred to as?
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What is a disease in which airways constrict and fill with mucus?
What is a disease in which airways constrict and fill with mucus?
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Which condition includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma?
Which condition includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma?
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What type of allergies are typically associated with pollen?
What type of allergies are typically associated with pollen?
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Which disease is NOT mentioned as a respiratory condition?
Which disease is NOT mentioned as a respiratory condition?
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What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
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Why does diabetes mellitus occur?
Why does diabetes mellitus occur?
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What happens in Type 1 diabetes?
What happens in Type 1 diabetes?
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How does Type 2 diabetes differ from Type 1?
How does Type 2 diabetes differ from Type 1?
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Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune disorder?
Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune disorder?
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What can help reduce pain in arthritis?
What can help reduce pain in arthritis?
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What symptom do both types of arthritis cause?
What symptom do both types of arthritis cause?
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How can arthritis be managed?
How can arthritis be managed?
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Which term is another name for epilepsy?
Which term is another name for epilepsy?
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What type of seizures does epilepsy include?
What type of seizures does epilepsy include?
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Epilepsy is a noncommunicable disease that mainly affects the...
Epilepsy is a noncommunicable disease that mainly affects the...
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Epilepsy may be the most common noncommunicable disease of the...
Epilepsy may be the most common noncommunicable disease of the...
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What are common methods for treating noncommunicable diseases?
What are common methods for treating noncommunicable diseases?
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Which therapy helps with daily life activities due to diseases?
Which therapy helps with daily life activities due to diseases?
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Which type of therapy focuses on movement and function?
Which type of therapy focuses on movement and function?
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What type of therapy may involve exercises and stretches?
What type of therapy may involve exercises and stretches?
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When should you wash your hands to prevent illness?
When should you wash your hands to prevent illness?
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Which of the following is a good time to wash hands?
Which of the following is a good time to wash hands?
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When is handwashing essential for good hygiene practices?
When is handwashing essential for good hygiene practices?
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In which scenario is it crucial to wash your hands?
In which scenario is it crucial to wash your hands?
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What should you do if you sneeze or cough without a tissue?
What should you do if you sneeze or cough without a tissue?
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What is an important step after sneezing or coughing into hands?
What is an important step after sneezing or coughing into hands?
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Where should you cover when sneezing to practice respiratory etiquette?
Where should you cover when sneezing to practice respiratory etiquette?
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What is recommended after using a tissue for coughing or sneezing?
What is recommended after using a tissue for coughing or sneezing?
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What do food safety practices in food sanitation include?
What do food safety practices in food sanitation include?
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How can pathogens be transmitted according to the guidelines?
How can pathogens be transmitted according to the guidelines?
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What is the purpose of cooking meats thoroughly?
What is the purpose of cooking meats thoroughly?
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Why should vegetables and fruits be washed?
Why should vegetables and fruits be washed?
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What is the only proven method to eliminate a communicable disease?
What is the only proven method to eliminate a communicable disease?
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What is the purpose of a vaccine in relation to pathogens?
What is the purpose of a vaccine in relation to pathogens?
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What does a vaccine contain to help train the immune system?
What does a vaccine contain to help train the immune system?
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What is a vaccine known to be in terms of safety and effectiveness?
What is a vaccine known to be in terms of safety and effectiveness?
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Which lifestyle choice can help prevent noncommunicable diseases?
Which lifestyle choice can help prevent noncommunicable diseases?
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How can a person maintain a healthy body weight?
How can a person maintain a healthy body weight?
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What can help prevent noncommunicable diseases?
What can help prevent noncommunicable diseases?
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What should be reduced in a healthy diet?
What should be reduced in a healthy diet?
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Which method helps eliminate pathogens from the body?
Which method helps eliminate pathogens from the body?
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What should you use if you don't have a tissue to sneeze into?
What should you use if you don't have a tissue to sneeze into?
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What is the recommended time for washing hands properly?
What is the recommended time for washing hands properly?
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Which disease category can be prevented through healthy habits?
Which disease category can be prevented through healthy habits?