Question 1

Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are

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A)  nitrosamines.
B)  anticarcinogens.
C)  phytochemicals.
D)  free radicals.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

When the heart contracts,during the ______ phase,blood pressure increases;when the heart relaxes,during the ______ phase,blood pressure decreases.

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A)  pulmonary;systemic
B)  diastole;systole
C)  systole;diastole
D)  systemic;pulmonaryE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called

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A)  ventricles.
B)  atria.
C)  diastoles.
D)  valves.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Arnold's physician expressed some concern that Arnold is at risk for cardiovascular disease.What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

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A)  Arnold's cholesterol levels
B)  Arnold's blood pressure
C)  Arnold's weight
D)  Arnold's ageE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 5

Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

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A)  angina pectoris
B)  balloon angioplasty
C)  electrocardiogram
D)  angiogramE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  using oral contraceptives.
B)  late menopause.
C)  obesity.
D)  prolonged estrogen exposure.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over age

Accepted Answer

A)  20.
B)  30.
C)  40.
D)  50.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)  tobacco use
B)  radiation
C)  family history
D)  alcohol useE) A) and B)
F) All of the above A

Question 9

Mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Self-exams can be an important part of early cancer detection.Describe the technique for the self-exam appropriate for your gender: women-breast self-exam;men-testicle self-exam.

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For women, a breast self-exam involves v...

Question 11

The most common form of cancer in women is ____________ cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lung;colon and rectal
B)  breast;lung
C)  cervical;colon
D)  breast;ovarianE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a Type A personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility
B)  ignorance
C)  anger
D)  cynicismE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Transient ischemic attacks

Accepted Answer

A)  produce permanent paralysis.
B)  are also known as "mini strokes."
C)  usually occur after a major stroke.
D)  can be cured with bed rest.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

The blood cells that are necessary for the clotting of blood are

Accepted Answer

A)  platelets.
B)  lipoproteins.
C)  capillaries.
D)  macrophages.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs most commonly on the face
B)  appears at the site of a preexisting mole
C)  invades surrounding tissue
D)  bleeds easilyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

All of the following groups are likely to experience a heart attack without chest pain EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  men.
B)  people with diabetes.
C)  ethnic minorities.
D)  older adults.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Jen applies sunscreen to the exposed areas of her skin before she leaves her apartment for the hike;she should apply more sunscreen

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes after sun exposure begins.
B)  2 hours after sun exposure begins.
C)  after climbing a hill and sweating heavily.
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that help prevent chronic diseases are

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When the heart contracts,during the ______ phase,blood pressure increases;when the heart relaxes,during the ______ phase,blood pressure decreases.

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The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called

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Arnold's physician expressed some concern that Arnold is at risk for cardiovascular disease.What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

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Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

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Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over age

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Which of the following factors contributes to about 30 percent of all cancer deaths?

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Mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.

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Self-exams can be an important part of early cancer detection.Describe the technique for the self-exam appropriate for your gender: women-breast self-exam;men-testicle self-exam.

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The most common form of cancer in women is ____________ cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is ____________.

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Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

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Which of the following is NOT a Type A personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

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Transient ischemic attacks

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Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

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The blood cells that are necessary for the clotting of blood are

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

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All of the following groups are likely to experience a heart attack without chest pain EXCEPT

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The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis.

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