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Which of the following infectious agents did Japan drop on Chinese cities during World War II? (p. 175) |
| | A) | plague |
| | B) | smallpox |
| | C) | anthrax |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Although cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death for most of human history, the greatest health threat today is infectious diseases. (p. 176) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The majority of all AIDS cases are in _______. (p. 176) |
| | A) | Mexico |
| | B) | United States |
| | C) | Eastern Europe |
| | D) | Saharan Africa |
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The health measure that assesses the loss of quality of life due to illness or disability is called _______. (p. 177) |
| | A) | morbidity. |
| | B) | disability-adjusted life year. |
| | C) | life expectancy. |
| | D) | risk assessment. |
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Ebola and Hanta Virus are examples of ________. (p. 178) |
| | A) | emergent diseases. |
| | B) | cancers. |
| | C) | synergistic diseases. |
| | D) | teratogens. |
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A cyanophyte alga is responsible for killing thousands of elk and deer populations and is related to mad cow disease in cattle. (p. 179) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Teratogens, such as alcohol, can cause craniofacial abnormalities and mental defects in infants. (p. 181) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Chemicals, such as DDT, organophosphates, and heavy metals, are classified as ________. (p. 181) |
| | A) | teratogens |
| | B) | neurotoxins |
| | C) | carcinogens |
| | D) | mutagens |
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Which term is used to describe the accumulation of dangerously high levels of toxins inside cells? (p. 183) |
| | A) | biomagnificaiton |
| | B) | synergism |
| | C) | persistent organic pollutant |
| | D) | bioaccumulation |
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Chromated copper arsenate is the chemical commonly used in pressure-treated lumber and is considered extremely poisonous. (p. 185) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Atrazine and DDT are considered persistent organic pollutants because they retain their toxicity for a long time. (p. 185) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The term, ________, is used to describe how smoking multiplies the effects of asbestos exposure. (p. 186) |
| | A) | disease cluster |
| | B) | detection limit |
| | C) | synergism |
| | D) | morbidity |
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Scientists consider Michael J. Fox’s struggle with Parkinson’s Disease unusual because it appears to occur as a disease cluster that may be triggered by an infectious agent. (p. 186) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Almost everything is toxic at some level. (p.187) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The LD 50 of a toxin is the dose that is lethal to individuals over 50 years old. (p. 188) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Chronic health effects result _______. (p. 189) |
| | A) | in an immediate health crisis |
| | B) | in long-lasting health problems |
| | C) | from exposure to radiation |
| | D) | a and c are correct |
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Which of the following is NOT part of risk assessment? (p. 192) |
| | A) | exposure assessment |
| | B) | dose-response assessment |
| | C) | hazard identification |
| | D) | none of the above |
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s assessment of relative risks to human welfare, oil spills and radionuclides are relatively high-risk problems. (p. 192) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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