Quiz 14 (Chapter 6, pp 171-179)

Question 1

any condition in which a shortage of red blood cells or hemoglobin exists in the blood

Answer 1

anemia

Question 2

a hereditary disease in which a person’s blood does not clot very slowly

Answer 2

hemophilia

Question 3

the condition in which joints become inflamed, making movement painful

Answer 3

arthritis

Question 4

a disease in which the gums detach from the teeth, and the bones supporting the teeth are destroyed

Answer 4

periodontitis

Question 5

a relatively common disease that affects the immune system, especially of children and young adults

Answer 5

mononucleosis

Question 6

when a bursa becomes inflamed

Answer 6

bursitis

Question 7

The most common infectious disease in man

Answer 7

dental caries (or tooth decay)

Question 8

What are 3 precautions to help reduce the risk of food poisoning

Answer 8

washing cutting boards, knives, and sponges in the dishwasher; cooking meat, poultry, and eggs thoroughly; washing your hands before and after handling food

Question 9

inflammation of the liver

Answer 9

hepatitis

Question 10

a condition of abnormally low blood sugar

Answer 10

hypoglycemia