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Lesson 14.1: Noncommunicable Diseases: What You Should Know | Check Your Understanding

1. Diseases that are not contagious are called _____ diseases.
     A. infectious B. communicable C. noncommunicable D. acute
2. Homeostasis refers to _____.
     A. a disease B. a bacteria C. X-rays and related technology D. the body’s internal, steady state of balance
3. True or false? Lifestyle has no effect on a person’s risk factors for developing certain noncommunicable diseases.
     A. True B. False
4. Critical Thinking. Your friend just discovered she has a family history of diabetes. What would you advise her to do next to help her reduce her risk factors for developing diabetes?
   

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