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Chronic Diseases and the Immune System: A Delicate Balance

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What is the leading cause of death worldwide?

  1. Cancer

  2. Heart Disease

  3. Stroke

  4. Chronic Respiratory Diseases


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 17.9 million deaths in 2019.

Which chronic disease is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin?

  1. Type 1 Diabetes

  2. Type 2 Diabetes

  3. Gestational Diabetes

  4. Prediabetes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

What is the most common type of cancer worldwide?

  1. Lung Cancer

  2. Breast Cancer

  3. Prostate Cancer

  4. Colorectal Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, accounting for an estimated 2.2 million deaths in 2020.

Which chronic disease is characterized by inflammation of the joints?

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis

  2. Osteoarthritis

  3. Gout

  4. Lupus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness.

What is the leading cause of blindness worldwide?

  1. Cataracts

  2. Glaucoma

  3. Age-related Macular Degeneration

  4. Diabetic Retinopathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, affecting an estimated 20 million people.

Which chronic disease is characterized by high blood pressure?

  1. Hypertension

  2. Hypotension

  3. Prehypertension

  4. Resistant Hypertension


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic disease in which blood pressure is consistently elevated.

What is the most common type of dementia?

  1. Alzheimer's Disease

  2. Vascular Dementia

  3. Lewy Body Dementia

  4. Frontotemporal Dementia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for an estimated 60-80% of cases.

Which chronic disease is characterized by the body's inability to properly absorb nutrients from food?

  1. Celiac Disease

  2. Crohn's Disease

  3. Ulcerative Colitis

  4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes damage to the small intestine, leading to malabsorption of nutrients.

What is the leading cause of kidney failure worldwide?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hypertension

  3. Glomerulonephritis

  4. Polycystic Kidney Disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure worldwide, accounting for an estimated 44% of cases.

Which chronic disease is characterized by the body's inability to produce enough red blood cells?

  1. Anemia

  2. Leukemia

  3. Lymphoma

  4. Myeloma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells.

What is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide?

  1. Lung Cancer

  2. Breast Cancer

  3. Prostate Cancer

  4. Colorectal Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide, accounting for an estimated 1.8 million deaths in 2020.

Which chronic disease is characterized by the body's inability to properly regulate blood sugar levels?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hyperthyroidism

  3. Hypothyroidism

  4. Cushing's Syndrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not properly produce or use insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

What is the leading cause of death from cardiovascular disease worldwide?

  1. Heart Attack

  2. Stroke

  3. Heart Failure

  4. Atherosclerosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is the leading cause of death from cardiovascular disease worldwide.

Which chronic disease is characterized by the body's inability to properly digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products?

  1. Lactose Intolerance

  2. Celiac Disease

  3. Crohn's Disease

  4. Ulcerative Colitis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lactose intolerance is a condition in which the body does not produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest lactose.

What is the leading cause of death from chronic respiratory diseases worldwide?

  1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

  2. Asthma

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Lung Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading cause of death from chronic respiratory diseases worldwide.

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