Final Exam Study Guide

One standard drink equals

12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT

Abstinence

Which type of exercise is BEST for improving cardio respiratory fitness

Aerobic

Being flexible in making plans with friends demonstrates

Agreeableness

The conventional health care delivered in the United States is known as

Allopathic medicine

vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the

Arteries

The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood are the

Atria

Self-care involves all of the following EXCEPT

Avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness

The minimum amount of energy the body uses to maintain vital functions is known as the

Basal metabolic rate

Non-modifiable risk factored got CVD include all of the following EXCEPT

Blood cholesterol levels

Which of the following is TRUE about calories

Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food.

Gwen received the HPV vaccination in her early teens, Doing so decreased her risk for

Cervical Cancer

Sierra, now 31, has been trying to get pregnant since she got married 4 years ago. Her doctor suspects that their infertility problem was likely caused by her history of PID from the most commonly reported STI. During her early 20s, Sierra had contracted

Chlamydia

The fertilization of an ovum by sperm is is

Conception

The various methods used to prevent conception are known as

Contraception

As part of the stress response, the hormones that makes stored nutrients available for energy is

Cortisol

Over-the-counter drugs are commonly used for all of the following EXCEPT

Diabetes

The first widely used birth control method for women was

Diaphragm

Which environmental factor encourages us to increase our food consumption

Easy access to high-calorie foods is stores and restaurants

Allen visits his aunt month of the day after her Social Security check arrives and badgers her until she writes him a check for $100. This is an example of what

Elder Abuse

Which of the following is a major contributor to college student's lake of sleep.

Electronic Devices

A rise in body temperature that occurs when invading pathogens secrete toxins is a

Fever

The chief function of this mineral in the body is to make teeth resistant to decay and bones resistant to mineral loss

Fluoride

A hormone produced in the stomach that is preferred to as the "hunger hormones" is

Ghrelin

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

According to the trans theoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage

Has no current intention to change or believes their is no need to change

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

Heart Disease

Regular aerobic exercise improves the

Heart, lungs, and blood vessels

The physiological need to eat to sustain life is

Hunger

The surgical procedure that involves removal of the uterus is a

Hysterectomy

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection or caused by a bacterial infection

Influenza

The fastes-acting method of drug administration is

Inhalation

The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as

Intellectual Heath

Which of the following is True about you family of origin

It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Low blood pressure

A biopsy reveals that a woman who has had breast cancer now has cancer in her bones. The process of cancer spreading from one organ or body area to other is

Metastasis

Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is

Money

Luke plays football. His team physician calculated his BMI as 34. Luke is

Normal weight

A person with a body weight that is 15% higher than recommended is considered

Overweight

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Friendship

Require time, effort, and commitment

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of live, which type of love combines intimacy and passion

Romantic

According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are

Self-actualized

Which of the following wound NOT be considered a hate crime

Shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

Which STI occurs in stages over a period of years

Syphilis

Anxiety disorders are

The most common mental health problem in the United States

You should seek expert medical care if you experience

Unexplained sudden weight loss

A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a

Vasectomy

Potent and essential organic compounds that promise growth and help to maintain life and health are

Vitamins

Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from

accidents

During non-REM sleep

body temperature and energy use drop

Which diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the heart

electrocardiogram

What percentage of adult Americans are obese

more than 30 percent but less than 40 percent