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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cancer</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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