If We Want to Improve People's Health We Should

question 4

Multiple Choice

If we want to improve people's health we should:

• A) take account of factors such as poverty that have a negative impact
• B) build more hospitals
• C) tell people that they should take more responsibility for their own health

Understand the mechanisms of gas exchange in plants through stomata and lenticels.

Explain the physiological and ecological importance of plant adaptations, such as spines and leaf scars.

Identify factors influencing the physical characteristics of wood, including environmental stress.

Comprehend the basics of plant genetics and diversity within species.

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Definitions:

Diabetes

A group of diseases characterized by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both.

Cardiovascular Disease

A general term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Gum Disease

A set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth, which can lead to loss of teeth if untreated.

Diabetes

A chronic disease that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.