Health 102 Midterm
Emotional health can best be described as being able to
feel and express emotions appropriately.
Psychologically healthy people
feel comfortable interacting with others.
High-fiber diets may help decrease the risk of all of the following EXCEPT
fibromyalgia.
The form of a sugar that is stored in the liver and muscles and broken down when the body requires a burst of energy is
glycogen.
Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated?
increased salivation
A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is
Social Support
According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who
get more than 9 hours of sleep a night.
Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her health?
They impede her progress toward high-level wellness.
The immune system's ability to respond to assaults is known as
immunocompetence.
At the end of each day, Anne writes down five positive affirmations about herself to block out any negative thoughts. Anne is demonstrating
learned optimism.
Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is displaying
low self-esteem.
The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in
mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs.
The transactional model of stress and coping proposes that our stress response is determined by
our perception of the stressor, our coping ability, and our environment.
Two parts of your brain that are critical to regulating circadian rhythm are the hypothalamus and the
pineal body.
REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?
rapid eye movements
Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are
Emotions
Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein?
chicken breast
Adequate sleep may enhance intellectual health in all the following ways EXCEPT by
expending energy.
Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of
self-efficacy.
Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because
sleeping less is associated with eating more.
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating
spiritual health.
Potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health are
vitamins.
Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect
All six dimensions of her health
Chronic short sleep
Chronic short sleep
Katherine is an energetic, confident student who is not afraid to stand up in front of the class and read her essay aloud. She trusts that even if others don't agree with her point of view, they will still value her as a person and a friend. These traits best demonstrate Katherine's positive
Emotional Health
Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs.
Spiritual health can best be described as
Have a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life
Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is
Heart Disease
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
Homostasis
The six dimensions of health
interact continuously
According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are
self-actualized.
As Joe prepares to spar with a Taekwondo opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?
sympathetic
Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
Alarm
Loneliness is
a risk factor for depression and substance abuse.
Dietary fats that are solid at room temperature are made up mostly of
saturated fatty acids.
Spiritually healthy people believe
that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical dimension of existence.
The contemporary definition of wellness is
the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.
The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n) ________ response.
adaptive
In preparation for his exam, Juan plans to stay up all night studying. According to research, this strategy will likely result in
reduced cognitive ability.
After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is
compromising her immunity.
When Marlon gets adequate sleep the night before his intramural basketball games, he has more energy and can run faster and perform better. This can be attributed to
conservation of body energy during sleep.
The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is
epinephrine.
How does sleep deprivation affect drivers?
impairs motor skills
Some researchers believe that chronic sleep deficiencies can
increase the risk for type 2 diabetes.
Emily is experiencing an allostatic load due to a dysfunctional relationship, credit card debt, and a challenging course load. Which of the following defines the term allostatic load?
the long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response
Health and wellness are best described as
Dynamic
Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)
adaptive response.
Which of the following is FALSE about fiber?
It is the digestible portion of plant foods.
Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of which dimension of health?
Social
The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to
perform activities of daily living.
