Question 1

A blood pressure reading of 130/86 would be classified as

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A)  normal.
B)  prehypertension.
C)  stage 1 hypertension.
D)  stage 2 hypertension.

Question 2

Eating heart healthy includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  increasing cholesterol intake.
B)  eating a high-fiber diet.
C)  reducing sodium intake.
D)  eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 3

Oral cancers are primarily the result of tobacco and alcohol use.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

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A)  embolism.
B)  thrombus.
C)  fibrillation.
D)  aneurysm.

Question 5

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

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A)  carcinomas.
B)  sarcomas.
C)  lymphomas.
D)  leukemias.

Question 6

The large artery that receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to the rest of the body is called the

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A)  aortA.
B)  vena cava.
C)  pulmonary artery.
D)  pulmonary vein.

Question 7

Daniel has a family history of colon cancer.To lower his personal risk of the disease,he should consider doing all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables.
B)  being physically active.
C)  increasing his intake of red meat.
D)  using whole grains rather than refined grains.

Question 8

The most dangerous form of skin cancer is

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A)  melanomA.
B)  squamous cell carcinoma.
C)  basal cell carcinoma.
D)  dysplasia.

Question 9

C-reactive protein is released into the bloodstream in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  free radicals.
B)  antioxidants.
C)  inflammation.
D)  homocysteine.

Question 10

Sunlight is a very important source of radiation.

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A) True 
 B)False

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