Noncommunicable Diseases and Genetic Factors Quiz

Test your knowledge on genetic factors and noncommunicable diseases. Explore links between genes and conditions in this challenging quiz.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a noncommunicable disease?

Influenza
Diabetes
Heart disease
Cancer
#2

Which factor plays a significant role in the development of noncommunicable diseases?

Genetics
Diet
Exercise
All of the above
#3

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

High blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
High cholesterol levels
#4

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for type 2 diabetes?

Obesity
Regular physical activity
High blood pressure
Healthy diet
#5

Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Smoking
Obesity
Age
Physical inactivity
#6

Which noncommunicable disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels?

Asthma
Obesity
Diabetes
Arthritis
#7

Which of the following is a genetic factor associated with noncommunicable diseases?

Huntington's disease
Malaria
Common cold
Pneumonia
#8

Which genetic factor increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease?

APOE-e4 gene
BRCA1 gene
CFTR gene
HER2 gene
#9

Which noncommunicable disease is characterized by inflammation of the joints?

Asthma
Diabetes
Arthritis
Epilepsy
#10

Which genetic factor is associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer?

BRCA1 gene
CFTR gene
HER2 gene
APOE-e4 gene
#11

Which noncommunicable disease is characterized by the body's inability to produce or respond to insulin effectively?

Hypertension
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Alzheimer's disease
#12

Which noncommunicable disease is often linked to smoking and has a high risk of lung cancer?

Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Emphysema
Pneumonia
#13

Which genetic disorder affects the production of hemoglobin, leading to anemia?

Cystic fibrosis
Sickle cell anemia
Huntington's disease
Down syndrome
#14

Which noncommunicable disease is characterized by abnormal cell growth and can metastasize to other parts of the body?

Arthritis
Cancer
Epilepsy
Alzheimer's disease
#15

Which genetic disorder is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21?

Sickle cell anemia
Down syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
Hemophilia
#16

Which noncommunicable disease is characterized by the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain?

Arthritis
Parkinson's disease
Epilepsy
Cancer
#17

Which genetic disorder is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene?

Hemophilia
Cystic fibrosis
Down syndrome
Sickle cell anemia

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