Exam 2 - Chapters 6, 7, 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding same-sex couples? a. They seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexuals do. b. The number of gay and lesbian households has decreased over the past 10 years c. About 10 percent of same-sex couples in the United States are legally married. d. They can legally marry in nearly all countries of the world

a. They seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexxuals do

To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be in a. a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects. b. a wallet. c. the glove box of a locked car. d. the freezer.

a. a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects.

When the body is invaded by antigens, the immune system forms substances called a. antibodies. b. macrophages. c. lymphocytes. d. helper cells.

a. antibodies.

A rise in body temperature that occurs when invading pathogens secrete toxins is a(n) a. fever. b. autoimmune disease c. sign of hypertension. d. allergic reaction.

a. fever.

Ray went on a missionary trip to a developing country. While there, he enjoyed a wide range of locally prepared foods. He had to return home when he contracted hepatitis. Ray most likely has a. hepatitis A. b. hepatitis B c. hepatitis C d. hepatitis D

a. hepatitis A.

Fertility drugs a. increase the chances of multiple births. b. reduce the risk of ovarian cysts c. can cause hypertension. d. guarantee a successful pregnancy.

a. increase the chances of multiple births.

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage? a. maternal infection or hormone imbalance b. too much caffeine c. consuming a vegetarian diet d. having a strong cervix

a. maternal infection or hormone imbalance

Disease-causing agents are called a. pathogens. b. antibodies. c. carcinogens. d. infectious microorganisms.

a. pathogens.

What is social memdia sccreening? a. something practiced by some U.S. employers in order to find information about job applicants b. a technique in which you compare the quality of a variety of social networking sites c. a course you can take to help you learn about managing your privacy settings d. an illegal practice

a. something practiced by some U.S. employers in order to find information about job applicants

Substances designed to kill sperm are known as a. spermicides. b. progestins. c. teratogens. d. fungicides.

a. spermicides.

A false negative pregnancy test may result from a. taking the pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy. b. high sodium in the diet. c. high protein in the diet. d. taking the test too early in the morning.

a. taking the pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy.

Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills? a. They will cause an abortion if the woman is already pregnant. b. Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions. c. All brands require a prescription and are subject to age restrictions. d. They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

b. Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.

Which of the following is TRUE about sterilization? a. Hysterectomy is the only sterilization method available for females. b. Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means. c. There are age limits on sterilization procedures. d. A tubal ligation is a high-risk procedure only used if other methods are not possible.

b. Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means.

Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is TRUE? a. The only intimate relationship known to be good for our health is marriage. b. Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span. c. People in supportive intimate relationships tend to have higher than normal blood pressure. d. Having strong intimate ties increases the risk for depression.

b. Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span.

Oral contraceptive pills are a. an effective barrier contraceptive method. b. about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use c. most commonly used by women who have had at least one child. d. effective protection against STIs.

b. about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use

A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n) a. pathogen. b. antigen. c. antibody. d. toxin.

b. antigen.

The definition of the term family a. doesn't change over time. b. changes over time. c. is determined by the local community. d. is determined by the family's religious beliefs.

b. changes over time.

The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following? a. daily use c c. perfect use d. familiarity with the method

b. human error

The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are a. birth control pills and withdrawal. b. male condoms and birth control pills. c. birth control pills and Depo-Provera shots. d. male condoms and withdrawal.

b. male condoms and birth control pills.

You want to decrease your risk of developing an infectious disease. Which of the following factors is within your individual control? a. heredity b. nutritional status c. environmental conditions d. age

b. nutritional status

Jealousy is more likely when a. one partner has an unusually high sense of self-esteem. b. one partner fears that he or she is losing control over the other. c. a couple is over the age of 65. d. both partners have many social ties.

b. one partner fears that he or she is losing control over the other.

Fertility is a person's ability to a. produce viable sperm. b. reproduce. c. have a normal delivery. d. prevent conception.

b. reproduce.

Which of the following is a small form of toxin-producing bacteria carried by ticks that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever? a ehrlichiosis b. rickettsia c. Lyme disease d. tuberculosis

b. rickettsia

A couple in Central America were dismayed when their baby was born with microcephaly. This birth defect might have resulted from infection with which of the following pathogens? a. prions b. the Zika virus c. West Nile Virus d. Powassan virus

b. the Zika virus

Which of the following procedures performed during pregnancy can determine the size and position of the fetus and detect birth defects in the nervous and digestive systems? a. amniocentesis b. ultrasound c. triple marker screen d. chorionic villus sampling

b. ultrasound

The common cold is which type of infection? a. fungal b. viral c. protozoan d. staphylococcal

b. viral

Which of the following statements about marriage is TRUE? a. Recent research suggests that the divorce rate has been increasing since the 1980s. b. About 10 percent of couples who cohabitate eventually marry. c. Rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples. d. Married couples are less likely to get adequate sleep than people who are divorced.

c. Rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples.

Which of the following statements about the common cold is true? a. The majority of colds are caused by a variety of bacterial species. b. Adults have, on average, one cold each year. c. The common cold is endemic in the United States. d. The majority of colds are transmitted by airborne droplets caused by sneezing into the air.

c. The common cold is endemic in the United States.

The CDC recommends HPV vaccination for a. girls beginning at age 13. b. boys beginning at age 13. c. both boys and girls beginning at age 11. d. all teens and adults, within six months of becoming sexually active.

c. both boys and girls beginning at age 11

Michael and Jill live together and are planning to marry once they graduate from college. They also would both like to have children-but not right away. Michael has a history of genital herpes and is concerned about not transmitting this infection to Jill. Of the following methods of contraception, which might be the BEST choice for them? a. a fertility awareness method b. withdrawal c. female condoms d. female or male sterilization

c. female condoms

Sexually transmitted infections disproportionately affect a. females and adults age 25 and older. b. males and adults age 25 and older. c. females and young people age 15 to 24. d. males and young people age 15 to 24.

c. females and young people age 15 to 24.

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves a. intimacy, similar interests, and social status. b. passion, impulsiveness, and sexual desire. c. intimacy, passion, and commitment. d. friendship, reliability, and commitment.

c. intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Postpartum depression a. frequently occurs just before childbirth. b. can lead to bipolar disorder. c. is characterized by lack of energy, depression, and mood swings. d. is caused by the nutritional demands of breast-feeding.

c. is characterized by lack of energy, depression, and mood swings.

What portion of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis (TB)? a. one-fifth b. one-fourth c. one-third d. one-half

c. one-third

What is social capital? a. the value of all of the cash, savings, investments, and equity owned by every member of your family, yourself included b. a collective term for all of the people you know, including distant acquaintances and even people you don't like c. the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support d. a level of support built not by strengthening existing ties, but by seeking out new relationships

c. the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support

All of the following are true about viruses EXCEPT a. they are composed of protein and either RNA or DNA. b. there are hundreds of viruses that cause disease. c. they can reproduce outside of cells. d. drug treatment is limited.

c. they can reproduce outside of cells.

When Maria's boyfriend returned from the health clinic, he told her he had been diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which of the following statements is TRUE? a. Maria should take lots of vitamins and eat a healthy diet to prevent infection. b. Maria should limit sexual activity with her boyfriend to oral sex until his treatment is finished and a follow-up test shows that he is free of the infection. c. Maria does not need to worry because she does not have any gonorrhea symptoms. d. Maria should go to the clinic to get tested for gonorrhea and treated if she has it.

d. Maria should go to the clinic to get tested for gonorrhea and treated if she has it.

Preconception health involves all of the following EXCEPT a. monitoring prescription drug use. b. avoiding environmental chemicals. c. stopping tobacco and alcohol use. d. avoiding food containing folic acid.

d. avoiding food containing folic acid.

In a relationship, commitment means that a. both partners in a relationship agree to practice monogamy. b. couples agree to remain married no matter what. c. the partners agree to shared decision making on all concerns involving the couple. d. each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other.

d. each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other.

All of the following behaviors will compromise your immune system's ability to fight infections EXCEPT a. not getting enough sleep. b. eating junk food. c. excessive alcohol consumption. d. exercising regularly.

d. exercising regularly.

An effective way to protect yourself from STIs is to a. have oral sex instead of vaginal or anal sex. b. wash your hands before sex. c. get the HIV vaccine. d. have sex only with a partner who has tested negative for STIs.

d. have sex only with a partner who has tested negative for STIs.

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection or caused by a bacterial infection? a. tuberculosis b. Lyme disease c. meningitis d. influenza

d. influenza

Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT a. a person's irrational fears. b. a person's low self-esteem. c. possessiveness. d. intense devotion.

d. intense devotion.

All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT that a. after a number of years, it can constitute a common-law marriage. b. it can offer love, companionship, and sex. c. it may become legally binding. d. it is a predictor for divorce.

d. it is a predictor for divorce.

A relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is a. consensual. b. open. c. intimate. d. monogamous.

d. monogamous.