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Multifactorial Diseases Overview

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What characterizes a multifactorial disease?

It is caused solely by genetic factors.
It results from several factors working together. (correct)
It has no environmental components.
It is primarily due to viral infections.

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of cardiovascular disease?

It impacts the heart and blood vessels. (correct)
It is not the leading cause of death.
It results in high insulin production.
It affects only the lungs.

What causes atherosclerosis?

Low blood sugar levels.
Accumulation of 'bad' cholesterol in blood vessels. (correct)
Excessive physical activity.
Exposure to sunlight.

What is diabetes primarily related to?

<p>Hormonal imbalances from the pancreas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can lifestyle factors influence the development of diseases?

<p>Poor diet and lack of exercise can trigger and worsen conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Multifactorial Disease

A disease that results from several factors working together.

Cardiovascular Disease

A disease that affects the heart and blood vessels, often a result of unhealthy lifestyles.

Atherosclerosis

A disease characterized by the buildup of 'bad' cholesterol within blood vessels, narrowing and hardening them.

Diabetes

A disease caused by the body's inability to regulate blood sugar levels, usually due to insufficient insulin production.

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Obesity

A condition characterized by being overweight, often linked to various health problems.

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Multifactorial Diseases

Multifactorial diseases arise from a combination of factors.
These factors often include genetics and environmental factors.

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) impacts the heart and blood vessels.
CVD is a major health concern in the United States.

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a disease caused by unhealthy cholesterol.
This leads to blockages in blood vessels.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease connected to issues with insulin production.
Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, controls blood sugar levels.
Problems with insulin production lead to abnormal blood sugar levels.

Obesity

Obesity is defined as being overweight.

Disease Triggers

Environmental factors, such as contaminants (chemicals, pollutants, viruses, bacteria), can activate genetic predispositions to diseases.
Lifestyle choices, such as poor diet and lack of exercise, can worsen genetic predispositions to disease.

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This quiz provides an overview of multifactorial diseases, detailing the interplay between genetic and environmental factors. It covers key conditions such as cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and obesity, and explores disease triggers, including lifestyle choices. Test your knowledge on how these elements contribute to health issues.