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Women of childbearing age are more likely to develop autoimmune diseases than men of a similar age. |
T |
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It is not necessary to be tested for any noncommunicable diseases because if there are no symptoms, there is no disease. |
F |
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People with type 2 diabetes have to monitor their blood sugar levels and take insulin to manage the disease. |
T |
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Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder? |
MS |
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Which of the following diseases is caused by an abnormal chromosome inherited before birth? |
Turner syndrome |
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Type 2 diabetes is treated with a medication to make the body sensitive to insulin. |
T |
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Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body produces too much insulin. |
F |
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Type 2 diabetes would be considered a(n) __________. |
Complex disease |
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Immune disorders result from both underactive and overactive immune systems. |
T |
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Type 1 diabetes is caused by a mutated gene. |
F |
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In your opinion, why might a person with a noncommunicable disease like diabetes be more accepted in social settings than a person with HIV? |
Most people are aware that diabetes is not a contagious disease, so people are more accepting of it. With HIV, many people still have misconceptions about how the virus is spread, leading them to discriminate against those with HIV. |
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Which of the following hereditary diseases involves multiple genetic mutations? |
Complex |
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Diabetes is characterized by excessively low blood sugar levels. |
F |
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Name one similarity and one difference between cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome. |
Both diseases are hereditary, but cystic fibrosis occurs as a result of a single gene that is mutated during the development of the fetus; Down syndrome happens when a fetus inherits an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. |
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Which of the following factors can influence the development and progression of noncommunicable diseases? |
Diet choices, genetics, and air quality |
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What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? |
Type 1 diabetes is also known as juvenile diabetes because it begins during childhood. Type 2 diabetes happens later in life as a result of obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor choices in diet. |
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Which of the following diseases is caused by a single mutated gene? |
Sickle sell anemia |
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Which of the following results from an incomplete chromosome? |
Chromosomal disease |
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Which of the following is an immune disorder? |
Asthma |
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes? |
Loss of appetite |
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