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What term defines maleness and femaleness, as related to genetic, structural, and
functional factors?
a. sex
b. sexuality
c. sexual identity
d. sex role
The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis is called:
a. circumcision
b. prostatitis
c. mastectomy
d. vasectomy
In a study of heterosexual married and unmarried couples between ages 18 and 25, in
_____ percent of the cases, one partner said the couple had agreed to be monogamous
while the other said there was no such understanding.
a. 20
b. 30
c. 40
d. 50
How long does marijuana remain in the body's fat cells after its use?
a. 8 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 50 hours
d. 120 hours
Blood-alcohol concentration refers to the:
a. amount of alcohol you consumed
b. percentage of alcohol in your blood
c. type of alcohol you consumed
d. rate at which you metabolize alcohol
What is one major health problem is associated with pollution?
a. loss of mobility
b. reproductive issues
c. paralysis
d. impaired hearing
Many teenage boys experience frequent erections and ejaculations during the night
known as:
a. nightmares
b. sexual dysfunction
c. wet dreams
d. nocturnal malfunction
Asbestos, a mineral widely used for building insulation, has been linked to which of the
following types of cancer?
a. breast
b. prostate
c. chest
d. liver
Individuals who are true to themselves and develop independence demonstrate ____.
a. optimism
b. autonomy
c. assertiveness
d. extroversion
Trichomoniasis is caused by a:
a. protozoa
b. fungus
c. bacterium
d. virus
The primary sex hormone in men is:
a. testosterone
b. progesterone
c. gonadotropin
d. estrogen
The abortion rate in the United States has:
a. remained stable over the last 10 years
b. decreased over the last 20 years
c. increased slightly over the last 20 years
d. increased significantly over the last 10 years
What is a key component of the transtheoretical model of change?
a. beliefs
b. reinforcements
c. attitudes
d. self-efficacy
The average American adult reports having sex:
a. twice a week
b. once a week
c. twice a month
d. once a month
The range of motion around specific joints refers to:
a. flexibility
b. stamina
c. endurance
d. strength
Nerve impulses from the brain travel down the ____ to relay electric message impulses.
a. axon
b. dendrite
c. neuron
d. glia
Which sterilization method involves blocking the Fallopian tubes?
a. tubal ligation
b. laparoscopy
c. tubal occlusion
d. vasectomy
Within two years of becoming sexually active, _____ teenage girls may acquire an STI.
a. one in 10
b. one in 4
c. one in 3
d. one in 2
A pattern of alcohol use leading to significant impairment or distress is called:
a. alcohol use disorder
b. alcohol tolerance
c. alcohol withdrawal
d. alcoholism
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are absorbed through the intestinal membrane and stored in the
body. These vitamins are also called ____.
a. antioxidants
b. water-soluble
c. fat-soluble
d. free radicals
The basic working units of the brain are called ____.
a. glia
b. nuclei
c. axon terminals
d. neurons
Among females, rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are consistently highest in which of
the following age groups?
a. 15 to 24
b. 25 to 34
c. 35 to 44
d. 45 to 54
Which of the following most distinguishes emotional health?
a. feelings and moods
b. mental stability
c. thoughts
d. social well-being
The tiniest and toughest pathogens are:
a. bacteria
b. helminthes
c. protozoa
d. viruses
Anthropologists studying more than 60 different cultures have found that romantic love
seems to wane after ____.
a. one year
b. two years
c. three years
d. four years
What percentage of current college students have been tested for HIV?
a. 6%
b. 16%
c. 26%
d. 36%
What term best describes the impact the world has on your well-being?
a. air pollution
b. environmental health
c. physical health
d. social health
The result of the shedding of the uterine lining is:
a. menstruation
b. PMS
c. PMDD
d. dysmenorrhea
Caroline is terrified of public speaking, but must give a brief report in front of the class.
In this situation, giving the public talk is a(n) ____.
a. chronic stressor
b. brief naturalistic stressor
c. stressful event sequence
d. distant stressor
Which of the following is a bacterial disease?
a. influenza
b. severe acute respiratory syndrome
c. the common cold
d. scarlet fever
_____ is a method of improving and evaluating patient care by combining the best
research evidence with the patient's personal values.
a. Managed care
b. Empirical treatment
c. Allopathy
d. Evidence-based medicine
The most common motorcycle injury is:
a. skin laceration
b. broken ankle
c. eye injury
d. head trauma
Weight gain in college men is linked most to:
a. increased workload
b. alcohol consumption
c. decreased physical activity
d. eating late at night
Men are ____________________ times more likely to commit murder than women.
____________________ fats such as butter are usually solid at room temperature.
Classify the different forms of rape.
The most common male sexual problem is ____________________.
____________________ is the development of symptoms that cause psychological and
physical distress when drug use stops.
List the normal range for vital signs.
____________________ is the primary ingredient of smog air pollution.
Analyze three different ethnic diets. Give their advantages (or disadvantages) for
improving on a healthy-lifestyle diet.
____________________ HIV testing is available in 39 states.
____________________ sugars are those found in candy and sodas.
Total cholesterol levels should be below ____________________ mg/dL for men.
Testicular cancer occurs most commonly among men ages _________ to _________.
Identify reasons why the number of reported near-death experiences have increased,
and discuss two types of these near-death experiences.
The most abundant mineral in the body, which helps to build strong bones, is
____________________.
____________________ smoke is judged to be the most dangerous form of indoor air
pollution.
____________________ on a drug can occur when an individual develops tolerance to
its effects.
____________________ stressors include anxiety-provoking situations such as public
speaking.
A sperm fusing with the nucleus of an egg is known as ____________________.
According to your textbook, you don"t have to believe in ____________________ to
be spiritually intelligent.
On average, smokers are ____________________ times more likely to have a heart
attack.
