Question 1

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)

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A)  coronary arteriogram.
B)  electrocardiogram.
C)  electroencephalogram.
D)  echocardiogram.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following may result from a stroke EXCEPT

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A)  memory loss.
B)  hormonal imbalances.
C)  language deficits.
D)  paralysis.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults,beginning at age 20,have their lipoproteins measured at least once every

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A)  year.
B)  2 years.
C)  5 years.
D)  10 years.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of skin cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Those most at risk of developing skin cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  people who use tanning lamps.
B)  people with naturally dark skin.
C)  people with a family history of skin cancer.
D)  people who were severely sunburned as children.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes EXCEPT

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A)  increasing fruits and vegetables in his diet.
B)  increasing trans fat intake.
C)  increasing physical activity.
D)  decreasing saturated fat intake.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

All of the following are sources of radiation EXCEPT

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A)  hydrocarbons.
B)  medical X-rays.
C)  tanning lamps.
D)  sunlight.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

It is possible to have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Exposure to carcinogens in the environment causes about one-third of all cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  hemorrhagic
B)  thrombotic
C)  embolic
D)  infarctionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The portion of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart is ______ circulation.

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A)  systemic
B)  pulmonary
C)  cerebral
D)  extremityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have an inherited genetic risk of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The large blood vessels through which oxygen-poor blood travels are called the

Accepted Answer

A)  venae cavae.
B)  aorta.
C)  pulmonary artery.
D)  pulmonary vein.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent
B)  35 percent
C)  65 percent
D)  90 percentE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

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Question 20

A test using computerized X ray images to detect tumors is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI scan.
B)  CT scan.
C)  angiogram.
D)  sonogram.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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