Question

i. directions: in the space provided, write the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. which of the following is an inherited disorder that affects blood clotting?

a. anemia c. hemophilia
b. varicose veins d. leukemia

1. which of the following can cause immune deficiency?

a. hiv c. chemotherapy
b. aging d. all of the above

1. a type of cancer that affects the lymph tissue is

a. leukemia. c. hemophilia.
b. hodgkin’s disease. d. tonsillitis.

1. eating dark-green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, red meat, and forti- fied cereal may help you avoid

a. anemia. c. a congenital heart defect.
b. varicose veins. d. a heart murmur.

Explanation:

1. Hemophilia is an inherited disorder that affects blood clotting. Anemia is a condition related to low red blood cell count, varicose veins are related to vein issues, and leukemia is a cancer.
2. HIV attacks the immune system, aging can lead to a less - efficient immune system, and chemotherapy (used in cancer treatment) can also cause immune deficiency. So all of the above can cause immune deficiency.
3. Hodgkin's disease is a type of cancer that affects the lymph tissue. Leukemia is a blood cancer, hemophilia is a blood - clotting disorder, and tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils.
4. Dark - green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, red meat, and fortified cereal are rich in iron. Iron deficiency can cause anemia. Varicose veins are related to vein problems, congenital heart defects are present at birth, and heart murmurs are related to heart sounds.

Answer:

1. c. hemophilia
2. d. all of the above
3. b. Hodgkin’s disease
4. a. anemia