Health Semester Exam
The inflammatory response causes swelling because it
increases blood flow to the area of the injury
Which of the following needs to happen first in a dating relationship
Mutual respect
The inner ear is fully developed at
5 months
Which of the following statements about abstinence is correct?
Abstinence is the refusal to take part in any sexual activity that puts your health or the health of others at risk.
What is the substance responsible for providing us quick (instant) energy to deal with emergency situations
Adenosine Triphosphate
Which gland is responsible for the flight or fight reflex?
Adrenal
The body's third line of defense against pathogens includes
Antibodies
How long does the process of making and maturing sperm actually take?
Around 2-3 months
Which of the following is the opening from the uterus into the vaginal canal
Cervix
Your body needs to stay in a state of homeostasis. What does this mean?
Continual Balance
Of all of the barrier methods described in the Food and Drug Administration Birth Control Guide, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?
Diaphragm with Spermicide
The ductus deferens is also known as the
Epididymis
Gardasil does not protect against most genital warts or cancer of the vulva vagina and/or anus
False
Inflammation is the process that occurs when your body destroys pathogens that is has previously encountered before the pathogens are able to cause disease
False
Most insurance companies will not provide medicaid and medicare health insurance for patients in need of mental health care services in Clark County
False
Your immune system is found within the digestive system. It is a network of vessels that collects fluid from your tissues and returns it to the bloodstream.
False
The Umbilical Cord is Cut by the doctor before the delivery of the fetus in order to protect the head.
False, after delivery.
Gonorrhea can be cured without causing permanent damage
False, damage that occurs will not be repaired by the body
The Amniotic Fluid empties when the fetus is delivered.
False, it empties well before delivery.
The cervix is a muscle that contract during labor
False, it is the opening to the birth canal.
Withdrawing from virtual technology abuse and not attempting to tell anyone or resolve the issue is called mediation
False, mediation occurs when an issue is brought to the attention of another individual in an attempt to resolve the issue
Which of the following is NOT a physiological need from Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Friends
The most common STD in the United States, according to the CDC is
Genital Herpes
Glands are located throughout your body and release substances called:
Hormones
Where is the pancreas located?
In back of the stomach
An example of the body's second line of defense against a pathogen is
Inflammation
Which of the following is true about mucous lining the organs in the respiratory tract
Mucous protects the organs from pathogens that might be inhaled
Which of the following is the major source of health care funding for the low-income population in the United States
Medicare/Medicaid
The monthly flow of blood and tissue from uterus is known as
Menses
Which local medical/mental health care agency in Las Vegas offers free assessment and referral to any age person seeking metal health care
Montevista Hospital
Which of the following hormonal methods offers the best protection against stds?
None of these are correct
Which gland plays a large role in the distribution of calcium and phosphate throughout the body?
Parathyroid gland
Barrier methods prevent pregnancy by blocking sperm from reaching the egg. Which of the following is not an example of a barrier method?
Patch
Arrange the basic human needs in order according to Maslow's hierarchy starting at the bottom and ending at the top
Physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem
Which of the following is known as the master gland?
Pituitary
A family medical doctor or general practioner is called a
Primary Care physician
Which of the following is not a function of the skin
Produces of gametes
The third line of defense fights disease by
Producing a specific and unique response for each kind of pathogen it encounters
The skin helps to keep pathogens out of the body by
Providing a physical barrier
During the last trimester of pregnancy, the fetus begins to have periods of
Rest and activity
Which of the following glands produce testosterone?
Testes
All of the following are examples of hormonal methods except
The condom
Which of the following is the highest level of the atmosphere
Thermosphere
Which statement is not true about mucous membranes
They are a nonspecific immune response
Which of the following is true about gametes
They contain 46 chromosomes
A personal belief system is simply a system composed of experiences, prior knowledge, and perceptions that govern your thoughts words behaviors and actions.
True
Cilia are tiny-hair like structures that line your air passage to help trap and remove pathogens
True
The opening into your body such as your mouth, eyes, and nose, are covered by protective linings called mucous membranes
True
There has never been a case of HIV transmitted by mouth to mouth CPR
True
The placenta is usually delivered after the fetus is delivered
True, this is the last stage of delivery
Approximately how long does sperm maturation take?
Two months
Fetus means...
Unborn mammal
Sexually active women age 25 years and younger should be screened for Chlamydia
at least once a year
Mothers who drink while they are pregnant, often produce children that demonstrate which of the following behaviors
belligerent and stubborn
Mothers who drink in their first trimester have kids with the most behavior problems because the fetus __________ is developing
brain
Saliva and tears perform all of the following roles except
creating immunity against pathogens
Which of the following is not a major type of infectious agent or pathogen
diabetes
At ten weeks the embryo is called a
fetus
Mucous membranes
line internal body surfaces that are in contact with the environment
A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time is a
long term goal
Which of the following engulfs pathogens or an invading virus or bacteria
macrophages
The embryo at eight weeks can
move their jaw and point toes
A disease-causing agent is called a
pathogen
infectious diseases are caused by
pathogens
The first line of defense against infection includes
physical and chemical barriers
your body's first line of defense against infectious disease includes
physical barriers like skin, mucous membranes, and cilia
Of the emergency contraception medicines described in the food and drug administration's birth control booklet, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?
plan B
The eyes can dialte, regulate light, and even produce tears by the _____ month
sixth
If the ozone is lower in the atmosphere it can cause
stroke/respiratory issues
Mucous membranes are present in all of the following areas of the body except
surface of the skin.
At 6 weeks, the embryo is developing
the diaphragm and white blood cells
At four weeks, the embryo is developing
the hear, liver, and brain
Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus
tuberculosis
Which of the following is NOT an example of the body's first line of defense against infection
white blood cells