Common Human Diseases (Diabetes, Hypertension, Cancer) MCQs

1. What is the primary cause of Type 1 diabetes?
(A) Insulin resistance
(B) Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells
(C) Excess sugar intake
(D) Obesity

2. Which hormone is deficient in diabetic patients?
(A) Glucagon
(B) Thyroxine
(C) Insulin
(D) Adrenaline

3. Hypertension is defined as:
(A) Low blood pressure
(B) High sugar level
(C) High blood pressure
(D) Irregular heartbeat

4. Which of the following is a common symptom of hypertension?
(A) Blurred vision
(B) Frequent urination
(C) Chest pain
(D) Often no symptoms

5. What is the normal range of systolic blood pressure in adults?
(A) 100–120 mmHg
(B) 60–80 mmHg
(C) 130–150 mmHg
(D) 160–180 mmHg

6. Which type of cancer affects white blood cells?
(A) Carcinoma
(B) Leukemia
(C) Sarcoma
(D) Lymphoma

7. A tumor that does not spread to other parts of the body is called:
(A) Benign
(B) Infectious
(C) Malignant
(D) Autoimmune

8. Which lifestyle factor is most commonly associated with lung cancer?
(A) Lack of exercise
(B) Smoking
(C) Alcohol consumption
(D) Stress

9. What is the primary method for detecting breast cancer early?
(A) Biopsy
(B) MRI
(C) Blood test
(D) Mammography

10. Which disease is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood?
(A) Hypertension
(B) Diabetes
(C) Leukemia
(D) Asthma