The ____________________ are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into
the urethra.
Every year, Americans spend ____ on medical quackery.
a. $500 million
b. $1 billion
c. $5 billion
d. $10 billion
We achieve cardiorespiratory fitness through:
a. aerobic exercise
b. proper nutrition
c. lifting weights
d. stretching
Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a. values
b. gratitude
c. mood
d. self-actualization
e. spiritual intelligence
f. emotional health
g. reframing
h. autonomy
i. optimism
j. self-esteem
1) Fullest potential
2) Best predictor of college adjustment
3) Feelings and moods
4) Anticipating positive outcomes
5) Positive spin
6) Criteria by which you evaluate others, and yourself
7) Capacity to tap into the world around us
8) Appreciation for everything that makes life a little better
9) Independence
10) Sustained emotional state
Medical records belong to the:
a. patient
b. doctor
c. health insurance company
d. hospital
What does compassion for others and depth in intimate relationships most indicate?
a. spiritual health
b. emotional health
c. mental health
d. social health
A CFL bulb uses ____ of the electricity of a conventional bulb.
a. one-quarter
b. one-third
c. one-half
d. two-thirds
Individuals who are awake yet unaware are in a:
a. persistent vegetative state
b. shock condition
c. coma
d. deep depression episode
What is the number one cause of blindness and kidney failure in the United States?
a. stroke
b. heart attack
c. hypertension
d. diabetes
What type of fiber naturally occurs in plant foods?
a. dietary
b. simple
c. functional
d. complex
A glycemic ____ is a ranking of carbohydrates, gram for gram, based on their
immediate effect on blood glucose.
a. load
b. value
c. rate
d. index
Which of the following is true of “safer” cigarettes?
a. They have less of an effect on blood flow.
b. They are less addictive.
c. They may deliver more nicotine.
d. They have higher tar content.
Mainstream smoke is smoke that:
a. a nonsmoker inhales while around smokers
b. permeates the air at a consistent level
c. smokers directly inhale
d. is emitted by a burning cigarette in an ashtray
A fat molecule that contains fewer hydrogen atoms than its carbon skeleton can hold is
said to be ____.
a. saturated
b. supersaturated
c. unsaturated
d. subsaturated
Stress can shorten your life when it alters DNA by ____.
a. shortening telomeres
b. scrambling the genetic code
c. causing mutations
d. widespread destruction
What field is most concerned with the “scientific study of ordinary human strengths and
values”?
a. sociology
b. social psychology
c. positive psychology
d. cognitive psychology
The drug of choice for treating syphilis is:
a. fluoroquinolone
b. valacyclovir
c. penicillin
d. metronidazole
____ refers to the ability to interact effectively with other people.
a. Codependency
b. Social health
c. Altruism
d. Cohabitation
What is the most common reason college women give for not reporting crimes to the
police?
a. The crime happened at night.
b. The crime did not seem serious.
c. The crime had no witnesses.
d. The crime did not involve a weapon.
Which of the following is true of psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
a. Episodic factors like depression may increase the buildup of “unstable” plaque.
b. Chronic factors directly triggers heart attacks in individuals with pre-existing disease.
c. Chronic factors often triggers the breaking off of plaque in high risk individuals.
d. Acute factors often trigger a marked decrease in blood pressure.
Which type of activity is most likely to cause an oxygen deficit?
a. stretching
b. anaerobic
c. endurance
d. aerobic
What percentage of autistic individuals also have another mental disorder requiring
treatment?
a. 35%
b. 46%
c. 57%
d. 70%
Which contraceptive method reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections?
a. IUD
b. diaphragm
c. hormonal patch
d. male condom
Which statement is true of sexually transmitted infections?
a. They are easy to spot with the proper information.
b. They may or may not exhibit symptoms.
c. They can easily be cured with antibiotics.
d. They are no longer much of a problem.
The most common nutrition disorder in older persons is:
a. osteoporosis
b. constipation
c. edema
d. obesity
Which virus is a contributing factor in the development of cervical cancer?
a. adenoviruses
b. herpes viruses
c. papilloma viruses
d. slow viruses
Individuals are more likely to change a health behavior with which of the following
beliefs?
a. Their moral commitment dictates their level of willpower.
b. There is a high price to pay if they don’t change.
c. Their friends will disapprove of them if they don”t change.
d. A higher power is in control their behavior.
Which of the following is considered a stress hormone?
a. TSH
b. testosterone
c. cortisol
d. progestin
Which method of contraception reduces the risk of ovarian cancer?
a. progestin-only oral contraceptives
b. cervical caps
c. diaphragms
d. spermicidal sponges
____ provides an alternative for individuals in recovery who do not accept AA’s
spirituality.
a. Secular Organizations for Sobriety
b. Mothers Against Drunk Driving
c. Atheist Alcoholics
d. Moderation Training
Define pollution and the types of pollution that can create acute and chronic effects.
____________________ is the top risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.
One of the principles of ____________________ is that like cures like.
____________________ is a mineral widely used for building insulation that has been
linked to lung cancer.
Identify five symptoms of a heart attack.
Gradually moving into a hamstring stretch and holding it for a short period is known as
____________________ stretching.
When a person is said to be ____________________, he or she has independence and
control of their life.
____________________ possesses enough energy to separate electrons from their
atoms.
Explain how the six essential nutrients function to support the body and keep the body
healthy.
____________________ refers to the provision of medical services and equipment to
patients in the home to restore or maintain comfort, function, and health.
_________________ ________________ abortions are usually performed from 7 to 13
weeks after the last menstrual period.
____________________ is the state of closeness between two people sharing deep
feelings and thoughts with each other.
Chemicals that interfere with human hormones such as estrogen are called
____________________.
____________________ helps maintain body temperature, lubricate joints, digest food,
and rid the body of waste.
The ability to maintain a certain body position is known as ____________________.
A build up of ____________________ vitamins can cause damage to the liver, kidneys,
and bones.
____________________ increase the rate at which molecules vibrate.
____________________ is a sexually transmitted infection that has four distinct stages.