Quiz about the Health Benefits of Having a Dog
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Which group of pet owners showed the highest levels of physical exercise?

  • Those with dogs (correct)
  • Those without pets
  • Those with cats
  • Those with birds

What has dog ownership been associated with in terms of coronary artery disease?

  • Decreased survival
  • No effect on survival
  • Increased survival (correct)
  • Increased risk

What are the potential health benefits of contact with dogs?

  • No health benefits
  • Decreased social support
  • Reduced cardiovascular indicators of anxiety (correct)
  • Increased risk of allergies

How did wheelchair users interact with strangers when accompanied by a dog?

<p>More positive social interactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did animal-assisted therapy with a dog show in people with Alzheimer's disease?

<p>Increased social behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases do dogs and humans have in common?

<p>Cancer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between dog diseases and human disorders?

<p>They have similar pathology and response to treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to find cures for dog diseases and human disorders?

<p>Lack of mouse models (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific evidence regarding the health benefits of a dog's companionship?

<p>The evidence is mixed and poorly controlled (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did earlier studies show about the health of people who keep pet dogs or cats?

<p>They have better mental and physical health than those who do not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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