HSCC 101- Chapter 11
excessive thirst
A common symptom of uncontrolled diabetes is
Hyperglycemia
A condition involving elevated levels of glucose is which of the following?
osteopenia
A condition of diminished bone mass is called
post-menopausal
A woman is at greatest risk for osteoporosis when she is
Caucasians
According to research, which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to develop type 2 diabetes?
1/3
According to statistics, ________ of all Americans born after 2000 could develop diabetes by 2050.
obesity
Which of the following increases a person's risk for developing osteoarthritis?
weighing less than 110 lbs
Which of the following increases a woman's risk for osteoporosis
back pain
Which of the following is a chronic condition, as opposed to a chronic disease?
COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Which of the following is a group of lung diseases?
increased mucus
Which of the following is a symptom of chronic bronchitis?
type 1 diabetes
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease involving insulin production?
Arthritis
Which of the following is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, with over 100 other conditions that fall within its category?
emphysema
Which of the following is primarily caused by smoking?
warmth to touch
Which of the following joint symptoms can be used to distinguish rheumatoid arthritis from osteoarthritis?
after the mother gives birth, her glucose usually returns to normal levels
Which of the following statements is true regarding gestational diabetes?
bone density can be improved with regular, weight bearing exercise
Which of the following statements is true regarding osteoporosis?
swimming
Which of the following would be the best form of exercise to engage in to reduce the risk of developing arthritis?
pancreas
Which organ produces insulin?
Nerve
Which tissue is damaged by sustained high blood glucose levels?
refined
Which type of carbohydrates reduce your cells' sensitivity to insulin?
gestational
Which type of diabetes develops as a result of pregnancy?
exercise-induced asthma
While running outdoors during a winter morning, John began to experience wheezing and shortness of breath. These are most likely symptoms of
20%
Women can lose up to what percentage of bone mass in the first five to seven years after menopause?
Resistance training
Your aunt is concerned about developing osteoporosis. Which type of exercise would you advise her to practice to reduce her risk of developing this condition?
rheumatoid arthritis
______ causes the body's immune system to attack the joints.
arthritis
_______ is a group of joint diseases.
arthritis
_______ is the leading cause of disability in the United States.
Vitamin D
_______ transports calcium from the digestive tract to the bones.
Osteoporosis
________ causes bones to become thin
Diabetes
________ is the fastest growing chronic disease in America.
25-40
At what age does rheumatoid arthritis typically appear?
stress levels
Blood glucose levels in a type 1 diabetic can be affected by
60%
Consistent physical activity plus a healthy diet can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly
insulin
Diabetes is characterized by the inability to properly produce or use
alveoli
Emphysema destroys the
adolescents
For which of the following age groups is the need for calcium the highest?
developing type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes can increase the risk of
nerves
Hyperglycemia can damage which of the following?
alveoli
In asthma, which of the following becomes inflamed and mucus-filled?
body cells become resistant to insulin
In type 2 diabetes
asthma
In which lung disease do air passages to and within the lungs "overreact" to smoke or other triggers?
calcium
Increased intake of which of the following can help prevent osteoporosis?
Asian American
John smokes, is sedentary, has a BMI of 30, and is Asian American. Which of these factors decreases his risk for diabetes?
the hips
Osteoarthritis can affect ________.
cartilage
Osteoarthritis involves breakdown of the ________.
increased risk for factors
Osteoporosis can cause which of the following?
following a healthy diet
Risk for chronic diseases can be reduced by which of the following behaviors?
reduces immune function
Sleep deprivation
35
Smoking, eating poorly, and not exercising are the underlying causes of over ________% of deaths in the United States.
COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The 3rd leading cause of death in the United States is ________.
an inhaler
The device used to open restricted airways in people with asthma is
bone spurs
The little projections created by bone grinding on bone are known as
type 2 diabetes
The majority of adult Americans with diabetes have which form?
following a prescribed diet
Type 2 diabetes can often be controlled by
Chronic bronchitis
Which disease involves inflammation of the bronchi?
frequent wood-burning fireplace use
Which of the following can lead to chronic bronchitis?
strenuous exercise
Which of the following can trigger an asthma attack?
rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following diseases is an autoimmune disorder?
