Stress is a(n) ____.
a. adaptive response to the body
b. resistant force on the body
c. nonspecific response on the body to any demand that is made
d. homeostasis response
A ____ is a specific amount of food that contains the quantity of nutrients described on
the Nutrition Facts label.
a. portion
b. calorie
c. serving
d. supplement
The median age of first alcohol use is:
a. 13
b. 15
c. 18
d. 21
Match the items below with the most appropriate description:
a. the clap
b. blisters on genital area
c. crabs
d. not an STI
e. used to treat herpes
f. genital warts
g. fever blisters around the mouth
h. chancre
i. HIV test
j. most common bacterial STI
1) Home Access
2) HSV-1
3) HSV-2
4) Pubic lice
5) HPV
6) Gonorrhea
7) Chlamydia
8) Zovirax
9) PID
10) Syphilis
Which mental ability may begin to diminish by age 75?
a. critical thinking
b. intellectual speed
c. verbal intelligence
d. problem solving
The human lymphatic system:
a. destroys viruses that invade the body
b. filters out impurities from the body
c. provides immunity against diseases
d. develops the immune system
Justin is abusing several drugs. What is this behavior called?
a. tolerance
b. polyabuse
c. withdrawal
d. intoxication
An individual cannot stop putting food into her mouth, and continues to eat when full.
She is most likely:
a. malnourished
b. a compulsive overeater
c. is anorexic
d. is morbidly obese
The merging of one sperm and one egg is known as:
a. spermatogenesis
b. conception
c. implantation
d. contraception
Improper home canning is the most common cause of ____.
a. botulism
b. Listeria
c. trichinosis
d. E. coliinfection
When university athletes were screened with electrocardiograms, _____ percent were
found to have abnormalities.
a. less than 1
b. 1 to 7
c. 11 to 17
d. 21 to 37
_____ lack chlorophyll and consist of reproductive spores and threadlike fibers.
a. Bacteria
b. Fungi
c. Helminthes
d. Viruses
____ is the second leading cause of automobile accidents.
a. Alcohol use
b. Not wearing a seatbelt
c. Speeding
d. Falling asleep at the wheel
Drug _____ is a pattern of substance use resulting in negative consequences or
impairment.
a. misuse
b. abuse
c. dependence
d. diversion
What percentage of college students who consume alcohol have experienced at least
one negative consequence associated with drinking?
a. 30
b. 40
c. 50
d. 60
Dysmenorrhea describes a condition of:
a. stomach pain
b. destructive behavior patterns
c. painful intercourse
d. painful menstruation
Lamont is a special education major and plans to work with adolescents. He is
concerned that the sex education materials that are used in most school systems may not
be appropriate for the information processing and decision making patterns of his
students, so he sets about creating materials that do. What aspect of sexual health is
Lamont addressing?
a. intellectual
b. emotional
c. physical
d. environmental
The term myocardial infarction describes a(n):
a. infection of the pericardium
b. heart attack
c. spasm of the heart
d. stiffening of the heart
Which statement is true of procrastination?
a. Procrastination has no benefits.
b. Students who procrastinate have fewer health problems.
c. In the short-term, procrastination results in low stress periods.
d. Younger students are more likely to procrastinate than older students.
Which statement is true regarding the HIV virus?
a. You can get HIV from touching a toilet seat in a public restroom.
b. The HIV virus is quite easy to contract.
c. HIV can live in blood, vaginal fluid, and breast milk.
d. You can tell by looking at a person whether he/she has HIV.
People with a BMI over 35 are ____ times more likely to develop diabetes.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
A need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve the desired effect or a
markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of alcohol is called:
a. alcohol use disorder
b. alcohol tolerance
c. alcohol withdrawal
d. alcoholism
What term describe the situation in which a person dies without a will?
a. by proxy
b. intestate
c. without directive
d. ad lidum
Looking at health and the individual as a whole, rather than part by part, describes
____.
a. physical health
b. emotional health
c. holistic health
d. developmental health
What type of fiber can be added to foods to benefit humans?
a. dietary
b. simple
c. functional
d. complex
Physical conditioning refers to the gradual buildup of the body to enhance:
a. muscle mass
b. recovery
c. flexibility
d. stamina
Another name for opening up of the cervix during childbirth is:
a. effacement
b. crowning
c. dilation
d. detaching
Oralee, a college sophomore, is a devoted Facebook user. If she is like most college
students, how much time per day will she be on Facebook?
a. 60 minutes
b. 80 minutes
c. 100 minutes
d. 120 minutes
What is a condition in which bones lose their mineral density and become more
susceptible to injury?
a. arthritis
b. lupus
c. osteoporosis
d. ligament strain
What is a synthetic drug used by some people to increase muscle size and strength?
a. glycerol
b. estrogens
c. anabolic steroids
d. gamma hydroxybutyrate
In what Kbler-Ross stage is an individual likely to negotiate with God to try and reverse
or postpone death?
a. anger
b. depression
c. bargaining
d. denial
Medications like Zovirax and Valtrex:
a. are vaccines that protect someone from herpes
b. can help herpes lesions heal
c. can be used to cure chancroids
d. are used to treat HPV
Inhaling shallow puffs of a cigarette appears to increase ____________________.
List three major issues that couples confront, and give strategies for dealing with those
difficulties.
Under immediate stress, the adrenal glands produce ____________________.
The most common female sexual problem is ____________________.
____________________ drinking is when men drink to reinforce the image of
masculinity associated with alcohol consumption.
____________________ marital therapy combines behavior therapy with techniques
for understanding negative behaviors.
Identify three ways people can reduce their saturated fat intake.
Gradually increasing physical challenges is known as ____________________.
A malignant tumor may also be called a(n) ____________________ tumor.
The link between fiber and ____________________ cancer is complex.
The statement “I know I can lose these 10 pounds by following a strict diet” best
illustrates the concept of ____________________.
____________________ care refers to ambulatory or outpatient care provided by a
physician in an office, emergency room, or clinic.
____________________ occurs when a health professional provides a patient with the
means to end his or her life.
MRSA stands for ____________________.
____________________ is caused by a mite that burrows under the skin and lays eggs.
____________________ occurs when the body temperature rises above 106 degrees.
The____________________ plays a major role in coordinating movement, balance and
posture.
About 50 percent of your happiness quotient is based on ___________________.