Everyone in Julio’s class has a chronic condition. Some have asthma. Some have diabetes. Some have allergies. What do ALL of these conditions have in common?,,

(1 point)
Responses

They can be managed with behaviors and medications.

They can be managed with behaviors and medications.

They can be cured over time.

They can be cured over time.

They are all inherited from the genes of their parents.

They are all inherited from the genes of their parents.

They all get worse over time.

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The correct response is: They can be managed with behaviors and medications.

Justine has been diagnosed with AIDS. What does this MOST likely mean for Justine?

(1 point)
Responses

She received a vaccine for AIDS that was ineffective.

She received a vaccine for AIDS that was ineffective.

She previously had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

She previously had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Her parents passed on genes to Justine that cause AIDS.

Her parents passed on genes to Justine that cause AIDS.

Her symptoms include paresthesia, meningitis, and paralysis.

The correct response is: She previously had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Patrice has no family history of diseases. Based on her history, what is her doctor MOST likely to tell Patrice?

(1 point)
Responses

She should get regular health screenings.

She should get regular health screenings.

She can avoid all health screenings.

She can avoid all health screenings.

She should visit a psychiatrist regularly.

She should visit a psychiatrist regularly.

She can avoid all vaccines.

The correct response is: She should get regular health screenings.

Anna has been diagnosed with poliovirus. What MOST likely caused this virus?

(1 point)
Responses

She shared a dirty needle when injecting drugs with an acquaintance.

She shared a dirty needle when injecting drugs with an acquaintance.

She didn’t thoroughly wash her hands after using the restroom.

She didn’t thoroughly wash her hands after using the restroom.

She consumed food that wasn’t cooked to a safe temperature.

She consumed food that wasn’t cooked to a safe temperature.

She inhaled droplets from a nearby stranger’s cough.

The correct response is: She didn’t thoroughly wash her hands after using the restroom.

Poliovirus is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, which can occur if proper hand hygiene is not practiced.

Following his diagnosis, Trenton’s doctor explains that his condition is caused by a mutation in genes along with some environmental factors too. What was MOST likely Trenton’s diagnosis?

(1 point)
Responses

color blindness

color blindness

sickle cell disease

sickle cell disease

diabetes

diabetes

Huntington’s disease

The correct response is: diabetes.

Diabetes is often influenced by a combination of genetic mutations and environmental factors, such as diet and lifestyle.

Caesar’s plan to avoid illness is to keep all of his vaccinations up to date. Which ailment will he MOST likely be able to avoid thanks to his vaccinations?

(1 point)
Responses

poliovirus

poliovirus

AIDS

AIDS

diabetes

diabetes

sickle cell disease

sickle cell disease

The correct response is: poliovirus.

Vaccinations can help prevent poliovirus, while AIDS, diabetes, and sickle cell disease are not preventable through vaccinations.