An overweight person should lose ____ of excess body weight to lower the risk of heart
disease and stroke.
a. 0-4%
b. 5″15%
c. 20-25%
d. 30% or more
The early symptoms of meningitis:
a. may be mild and resemble those of influenza
b. take 10 to 14 days to appear
c. are usually severe and dramatic
d. include sudden, abnormal bleeding
What is the most common type of cancer in women?
a. lung
b. colon
c. breast
d. bladder
Which type of cancer has been linked to electromagnetic fields?
a. liver
b. breast
c. skin
d. prostate
The term basal metabolic rate refers to the ____.
a. ideal body mass index at any given weight
b. metabolism required of a moderately active adult
c. calories needed to sustain your body at rest
d. appetite of an average male or female
During which period are men unable to have another orgasm?
a. recovery
b. arousal
c. plateau
d. refractory
A glycemic ____ is a measure of how much a typical serving size of a particular food
raises blood glucose.
a. load
b. value
c. rate
d. index
Christopher is working his way through college and barely making it financially. He
has, however, retained his status in the honors program and seems reasonably contented
and healthy. Which element below is likely to contribute to Christopher’s ability to cope
with workplace, academic, and financial stress?
a. good self-esteem
b. psychiatric medication
c. having a few beers after work
d. being too tired to care
You have been sedentary and want to begin a running program. What should be your
first step?
a. walking
b. distance running
c. jogging
d. interval training
____ serve as scaffolding for the brain.
a. Glia
b. Nuclei
c. Axon terminals
d. Neurons
Which of the following is a “no-period,” or continuous, contraceptive pill?
a. Lybrel
b. Ortho Evra
c. Jadelle
d. Seasonale
If you lift a few weight repetitions with heavy loads, you will most likely develop:
a. nerve injury
b. strength
c. endurance
d. muscle injury
High-density lipoproteins:
a. have the highest proportion of fat
b. are good for the heart
c. are bad for the heart
d. are composed of triglycerides
When a drug has a greater effect on one specific organ, it is acting:
a. locally
b. generally
c. selectively
d. cumulatively
A person who has a sexual fetish is most likely to obtain sexual pleasure:
a. from an inanimate object or an asexual part of the body
b. by observing others
c. by inflicting physical or psychological pain
d. by suffering physical or psychological pain
Epilepsy is:
a. usually fatal
b. characterized by seizures
c. increasingly common and severe
d. rarely manageable with medications
Chlamydia can cause a secondary infection in a man’s testicles known as
a. nongonococcal urethritis
b. syphilis
c. HPV
d. epididymitis
Which type of smoke is the most harmful, because its small particles reach deeper into
the lungs?
a. primary smoke
b. overflow smoke
c. mainstream smoke
d. sidestream smoke
Which term best defines the type of rape that is motivated by hatred and a desire for
revenge?
a. sadistic rape
b. anger rape
c. power rape
d. compensatory rape
The term ____ refers to the heart and to the biochemical processes involved in the
body’s functioning.
a. cardiometabolic
b. cardiovascular
c. holistic
d. homeostatic
Which factor contributes most to being overweight or obese?
a. water contamination
b. social networks
c. marital dissatisfaction
d. drug use
Compared to heterosexual couples, gay and lesbian couples ____.
a. use less affection when disagreeing
b. use more humor when disagreeing
c. feel more negative about each other after a disagreement
d. become more physiologically aroused during disagreements
In the U.S., diabetes
a. is the leading cause of death in adults.
b. is more common in Southern states known as the “diabetes belt.”
c. rates have been steadily decreasing thanks to prevention efforts.
d. affects nearly 30% of adults.
Smokers burn an extra ____ calories a day by smoking.
a. 100
b. 250
c. 500
d. 750
Americans exceedthe recommended levels by the greatest amount for which of the
following?
a. solid fats and added sugar
b. refined grains
c. sodium
d. fruit juices
Why do public health officials prefer the term sexually transmitted infections(STIs)
rather than sexually transmitted diseases(STDs)?
a. The term STI is currently associated with less stigmatization than the term STD.
b. People can and often do transmit STIs without experiencing symptoms, and
symptoms are the hallmark of a disease.
c. STIs can be treated with antibiotics, whereas STDs are viral so can be controlled but
not cured.
d. STDs and STIs are the same thing, and the new terminology just represents better
understanding of the causes of STDs.
The smoke that is produced as a cigarette burns is known as:
a. primary smoke
b. overflow smoke
c. mainstream smoke
d. sidestream smoke
What is one major gas associated with the greenhouse effect?
a. oxygen monoxide
b. carbon dioxide
c. hydrogen monoxide
d. sulphur dioxide
Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a. salvia
b. amphetamine
c. skin-popping
d. THC
e. GHB
f. angel dust
g. ketamine
h. ecstasy
i. barbiturates
j. mainlining
1) subcutaneous injection
2) anesthetic used by veterinarians
3) anti-anxiety drugs
4) intravenous injection
5) date rape drug
6) PCP
7) herb with hallucinogenic properties
8) MDMA
9) active ingredient in marijuana
10) stimulant that triggers release of epinephrine
Instructions that specify the kind of medical treatment individuals want in case of a
medical crisis are known as:
a. personal medical orders
b. advance directives
c. emergency orders
d. conditional directives
A monophasic birth control pill releases synthetic estrogen and progestin at what levels
during a woman’s menstrual cycle?
a. at a constant level
b. at various levels of fluctuation
c. enough to create a thick level of mucus to block sperm
d. enough to create irregular periods
____________________ is a traditional Indian medical treatment involving meditation,
exercise, herbal medications, and nutrition.
____________________ is a white crystalline powder extracted from the leaves of the
coca plant.
The method of birth control that relies on the removal of the penis from the vagina
before ejaculation is ____________________.
____________________ increases the risk of bone fractures.
____________________ is surgery to remove fatty tissue.
The ____________________ virus causes several forms of liver infection.
____________________ is the field that explores the connection between our bodies
and the foods we eat.
The hormone ____________________ sends signals to the brain that affect appetite.
____________________ abuse often takes the form of berating, belittling, and
criticism.
Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists do not prescribe ____________________.
Describe three types of indoor air pollution and discuss the health dangers of these
pollutants.
Chronic alcohol use can inhibit the production of ____________________, which fight
off infections.
Binge drinking for a man typically involves _____________________ or more drinks
in a two-hour timeframe.
One of the main factors leading to suicide is ____________________.
A(n) ____________________ records the electrical activity of the heart.
An important step in controlling emotional eating is to know the
____________________ that cause you to do this.
The ____________________ is the opening to the womb.
Approximately 10 percent of ____________________ incidents result in forced or
attempted sexual contact.
____________________ zones are areas of the body that are sexually sensitive.
Discuss three types of therapy used in marriage counseling.