Answer the following question given this paragraph: Regular physical exercise is important in preventing lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Regular exercise also improves the health of the muscular system. Muscles that are exercised are bigger and stronger than muscles that are not exercised. Q: Cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity are considered what kind of preventable diseases? Choices: - environmental diseases - atmosphere diseases - age diseases - lifestyle diseases A:
lifestyle diseases
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Q: What is the term for going into a dormant state during the winter? Choices: - gestation - fermentation - homeostasis - hibernation A:
hibernation
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: A genetic disorder that is caused by a mutation can be inherited. Therefore, people with a genetic disorder in their family may be concerned about having children with the disorder. Professionals known as genetic counselors can help them understand the risks of their children being affected. If they decide to have children, they may be advised to have prenatal ("before birth") testing to see if the fetus has any genetic abnormalities. One method of prenatal testing is amniocentesis. In this procedure, a few fetal cells are extracted from the fluid surrounding the fetus, and the fetal chromosomes are examined. Q: Professionals known as genetic counselors can help them understand the risks of? Choices: - contagion - infection - disease - children being affected A:
children being affected
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: The first organisms were made of only one cell ( Figure below ). The earliest cells were prokaryotes . Prokaryotic cells are surrounded by a cell membrane. They do not have a nucleus. Their organelles are free in the cell. The cells get their nutrients directly from the water they live in. The cells need to use these nutrients to live and grow. Q: The earliest cells were prokaryotes, surrounded by a cell membrane but lacking which key structure? Choices: - mitochondria - ribosomes - lysosomes - nucleus A:
nucleus
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