Biology Topic Practice

Lifestyle and Health

Our choices regarding diet, exercise, and drug use have a profound impact on the incidence of non-communicable diseases.

What is the specific link between smoking and pregnancy?

What is Lifestyle and Health?

"Lifestyle factors are behaviours and habits that influence the risk of developing non-communicable diseases."

Question 1

What is a communicable disease?

Question 2

A student thinks that stents are used to thin the blood. Why is this incorrect?

Question 3

Which option correctly completes the statement? Lipases break down ____ into glycerol and fatty acids

Question 4

Select what is a communicable disease?

Impact of Lifestyles

Diet and exercise affect cardiovascular health and Type 2 diabetes.

Alcohol impacts liver function and brain development.

Smoking during pregnancy can cause low birth weight and premature birth.

Exam Tip

Non-communicable diseases cannot be passed from person to person.

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