HLE 1150 - Personal and Community Health » Spring 2021 » Quiz 10 Chapter 12 and 13

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Question #1
All of the following are examples of direct transmission of a disease except
A.   having unprotected sex with someone who has HSV2
B.   kissing someone who is sick.
C.   being bitten by a rabid animal.
D.   touching a shopping cart handle after an infected individual coughed on it then rubbing your eyes.
Question #2
Recall Jessica's story. She takes all the following precautions to avoid an infection except
A.   practicing social distancing.
B.   living at home instead of on campus.
C.   frequently washing her hands.
D.   using hand sanitizers.
Question #3
All of the following regarding HSV 2 are true except
A.   individuals with HSV1 develop immunity to HSV 2.
B.   some individuals are asymptomatic.
C.   it's often mistaken for jock itch or a yeast infection.
D.   it is highly contagious.
Question #4
A chancre is a sign of
A.   PID.
B.   HIV infection.
C.   syphilis.
D.   hepatitis A.
Question #5
An organism that causes disease is a(n)
A.   antibody.
B.   antigen.
C.   toxin.
D.   pathogen.
Question #6
White blood cells are produced in the
A.   heart.
B.   brain.
C.   gastrointestinal tract.
D.   bone marrow.
Question #7
Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?
A.   high HDL and low LDL
B.   high HDL and high LDL
C.   low HDL and high LDL
D.   low HDL and low LDL
Question #8
The body’s first line of defense against invasion of organisms is
A.   the skin.
B.   white blood cells.
C.   fever.
D.   chlorination.
Question #9
Which of the following kills the most Americans every year?
A.   HIV/AIDS
B.   stroke
C.   cancer
D.   heart attacks
Question #10
Diabetes is associated with all the following complications except
A.   decreased ability of the body to heal.
B.   increased nerve sensitivity caused by hypoglycemia.
C.   increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
D.   increased risk for blindness.

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