PE-150 Final
Gavin and Todd have discovered that their application for an apartment rental was refused solely because of their sexual orientation. This is an example of
sexual prejudice
Eating food when drinking alcohol
slows alcohol absorption
In a healthy relationship
you're honest with yourself and each other
The virus responsible for causing genital warts is
HPV
Which of the following is TRUE about laughter?
It reduces levels of stress hormones
Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationship?
They involve need fulfillment
Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?
contraceptive foam
The physiological need to eat to sustain life is
hunger
Regular exercise
improves concentration
Delay in seeking medical care for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) increases the risk of permanent damage and scarring that can lead to
infertility and other complications
The main site of alcohol metabolism is the
liver
Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT
lower life expectancy
A major influence on our development of a body image is
media and pop culture
Which of the following is an example of a test that assesses muscular endurance?
partial curl-up test
Which of the following BEST describes appetite?
It is more psychological than physiological.
The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?
human error
Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?
It forms tar, which is a think, brownish sludge.
Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol known as "bad cholesterol"?
LDLs
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
Which of the following BEST describes gender identity?
Our personal sense of awareness of being masculine or feminine
Spiritual health can be best described as
having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life
What type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?
complete
The relative proportions and distributions of fat and lean tissue throughout the body is its
composition
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT
compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals
An example of a SMART goal is
"I'll sign up for the strength-training class and try to increase the weight I can life by 20% by the end of the term"
How long is the average menstrual cycle?
28 days
How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?
4 hours
Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?
50%
What percentage of a person's body weight is water?
50-70%
What is the difference between a portion and a serving?
A serving is the recommended amount to be consumed, and a portion is the amount you choose to eat
Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?
Female college students alcohol consumption is now close to that of male college students
Which theory holds that our bodies fight to maintain our weight within a particular narrow range
Set point theory
Aaron is trying to lose weight but he still wants a beverage while he is studying. A good choice might be
a cup of low-sodium broth
Family consists of
a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging.
Oral contraceptive pills are
about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use.
Which type of exercise is BEST for improving cardiorespiratory fitness?
aerobic
Exercise can improve mental health by
affecting neurotransmitters associated with mood enhancement.
Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol absorption?
alcohol can be diffused from the stomach lining into the bloodstream
Molecules that are the building blocks of protein are
amino acids
A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n)
antigens
The psychological desire to eat is
appetite
The body's core muscles are the muscles of the
back, abdomen, and hips
One medium fruit serving is about the size of a(n)
baseball
The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
birth control pills and male condoms
The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the
blood alcohol concentration
Which of the following is NOT a major health-related component of physical fitness?
body image
A measurement based on the relationship between a person's height and weight that is highly correlated to the amount of body fat is the
body mass index
The physical flaw that most individuals associate with negative body image is
body weight
In a relationship, commitment means that
both partners in a relationship agree to practice monogamy.
An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is
bouncing several checks
Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?
chances of heart attack decreases
Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein?
chicken breast
Which of the following has the most saturated fat?
coconut oil
STI pathogens prefer
darkness and moisture
Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused
distress
Health and wellness are best described as
dynamic
Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT
eating healthy and staying active is an effective weight loss strategy
Which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities?
economic status
Together, self-awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills are MOST closely associated with
emotional intelligence
Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are
emotions
An awareness of what others might be going through is called
empathy
Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the
fear of decreased sexual performance
Emotional health can best be described as being able to
feel and express emotions appropriately.
Psychologically healthy people
feel comfortable interacting with others
After drastic weight loss, an anorexic individual will
feel that they are still too fat
Sexually transmitted infections disproportionately affect
females and young people age 15 to 24
Effective health promotion programs
focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health
A 26-year-old male would be considered obese if he
has a body mass index of 30 or higher.
Which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?
hassles
Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for
intimacy, social integration, and nurturance
What affects does carbon monoxide have on the body?
it diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells
The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in
mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs
A relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is
monogamous
An individual whose BMI is 42 would be classified as
morbidly obese
You want to decrease your risk of developing an infectious disease. Which of the following factors is within your individual control?
nutritional status
An IUD
offers long-term protection from pregnancy
According to a survey of U.S. college students,
over 15% of students admit to having had unprotected sex as a consequence of consuming alcohol in the past year.
Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of
physical activity
The stage of syphilis that is characterized by a bacteria-filled chancre is
primary syphilis
Which of the following play a role in developing and repairing bone, muscle, skin, and blood cells?
proteins
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
psychological
Fertility is a person's ability to
reproduce
A psychological healthy person is
resilient
Which of the following is a major contributor to indoor air pollution?
secondhand smoke
A person's sense of self respect or self worth is referred to as
self-esteem
The testes manufacture
sperm and testosterone
Which form of exercise involves techniques that slowly and gradually lengthen a muscle or group of muscles and the associated tendons?
static stretching
The amount of force that a muscle can exert in one contraction is muscle
strength
Which of the following is TRUE about stress?
stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges.
A person suffering from body dysmorphic disorder would likely
take extreme measures to conceal or alter certain physical features
A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals
that ovulation has occurred.
Spiritually healthy people believe
that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical dimension of existence.
Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of
the stress response
Minerals that the body needs in very small amounts are
trace minerals
Which of the following vitamins is readily excreted from the body in urine and unlikely to develop to toxic levels?
vitamin C
Which of the following is essential for life and is the major component of blood?
water
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohol poisoning?
yellowish tint to the skin
Which type of dieting involved a cycle of restriction and weight loss followed by a period of weight gain?
yo-yo diets
Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?
yoga
You are most likely to listen BEST when
you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.
