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Chapter 13: Noncommunicable Diseases

	1.	How many people in the United States have allergies?

		a.	about 100 million
		b.	about 50 million
		c.	about 1 million
		d.	about 50,000

	2.	Which substances actually cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction?

		a.	allergens
		b.	lymphocytes
		c.	histamines
		d.	antibodies

	3.	Which is NOT an effective treatment for allergies?

		a.	abstinence (avoiding the allergen)
		b.	medication
		c.	injections
		d.	handwashing

	4.	Which is a cause of an asthma attack?

		a.	allergens
		b.	irritants such as cigarette smoke
		c.	exercise
		d.	all of the above

	5.	Cancer is a group of how many diseases?

		a.	approximately 1,000
		b.	approximately100
		c.	approximately 50
		d.	approximately 10

	6.	Which cancer treatment involves cutting away the affected cells?

		a.	surgery
		b.	radiation therapy
		c.	chemotherapy
		d.	self-examinations

	7.	What is the main symptom of a heart attack?

		a.	sore arms
		b.	sudden pain or pressure in the chest
		c.	shortness of breath
		d.	loss of consciousness

	8.	Which treatment for heart disease involves building new blood vessels around the heart?

		a.	pacemaker
		b.	bypass surgery
		c.	angioplasty
		d.	heart transplant

	9.	What percentage of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes?

		a.	about 95 percent
		b.	about 50 percent
		c.	about 10 percent
		d.	about 5 percent

	10.	Which statement about arthritis is true?

		a.	It only affects older people.
		b.	There is no cure for arthritis.
		c.	Arthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage.
		d.	Arthritis only affects weight-bearing joints.