Lesson 1 1. Explain Why is hypertension known as a “silent killer”? because of the high blood pressure and it shows no symptoms which affects the heart mostly.
2. Explain What is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?
3. Identify Which treatment option uses a small balloon to clear a blocked artery?
4. Describe What happens during a stroke?
5. Identify What are three risk factors you cannot control?
6. Explain Why are alcohol and drugs considered a risk factor for CVD?

Lesson 2
1. Compare and Contrast How are benign tumors different from malignant tumors? How are they the same?
2. Explain What are two common carcinogens? How can they be avoided?
3. Identify Read the chart on the page 358 Lesson 2 Cancer. Which cancers are linked to alcohol use?
4. Explain Why is it important to eat high-fiber foods?
5. Identify What are three actions you could take to reduce your risk for cancer?
6. Explain What is a biopsy? When is this procedure performed?
7. Identify What is one warning sign of skin cancer?
8. Identify Which cancer treatment option uses chemicals to destroy cancer cells?

Lesson 3
1. Explain What are allergens? How do they cause an allergic reaction?
2. Infer Why are several different substances used when doing skin patch tests?
3. Describe How is immunotherapy used to treat allergies?
4. Identify What are three triggers that can cause an asthma attack?
5. Explain Why is type 1 diabetes considered to be an autoimmune disease?
6. Explain What is one reason that type 2 diabetes is increasing among young people?
7. Compare and Contrast How are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis similar? How are they different?
8. Explain How can staying active help prevent arthritis?

Lesson 4
1. Analyze How has technology affected people with disabilities?
2. Describe What are three common causes of blindness?
3. Explain How do you think guide dogs help people with visual and hearing impairments?
4. Describe What technology helps people with hearing impairments enjoy television?
5. Explain How can you avoid hearing loss due to loud noises?
6. Describe What are some other assistive devices for people with disabilities?
7. Describe What are three factors that cause intellectual disabilities?
8. Explain How do telephone companies meet the needs of people with hearing impairments?
9. Describe Which law guarantees that people with disabilities can access public transportation?