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

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