Chapter 11 Health/Wellness

Which organ produces insulin?

-pancreas

Women can lose up to what percentage of bone mass in the first five to seven years after menopause?

20%

At what age does rheumatoid arthritis typically appear?

25 to 40

Smoking, eating poorly, and not exercising are the underlying causes of over ________% of deaths in the United States.

35

Consistent physical activity plus a healthy diet can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly

60%

Which of the following statements is true regarding gestational diabetes?

After the mother gives birth, her glucose usually returns to normal levels

________ is a group of joint diseases.

Arthritis

________ is the leading cause of disability in the United States.

Arthritis

Which of the following statements is true regarding osteoporosis?

Bone density can be improved with regular, weight-bearing exercise

________ is the fastest growing chronic disease in America.

Diabetes

________ causes bones to become thin.

Osteoporosis

________ causes the body's immune system to attack the joints.

Rheumatoid arthritis

________ transports calcium from the digestive tract to the bones.

Vitamin D

For which of the following age groups is the need for calcium the highest?

adolescents

Emphysema destroys the

alveoli

The device used to open restricted airways in people with asthma is

an inhaler

Which of the following is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, with over 100 other conditions that fall within its category?

arthritis

In which lung disease do air passages to and within the lungs "overreact" to smoke or other triggers?

asthma

Which of the following is a chronic condition, as opposed to a chronic disease?

back pain

John smokes, is sedentary, has a BMI of 30, and is Asian American. Which of these factors decreases his risk for diabetes?

being Asian American

In type 2 diabetes

body cells become resistant to insulin

The little projections created by bone grinding on bone are known as

bone spurs

In asthma, which of the following becomes inflamed and mucus-filled?

bronchial tubes

Increased intake of which of the following can help prevent osteoporosis?

calcium

Osteoarthritis involves breakdown of the ________.

cartilage

According to research, which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

caucasions

Which disease involves inflammation of the bronchi?

chronic bronchitis

The fourth leading cause of death in the United States is ________.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Which of the following is a group of lung diseases?

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Gestational diabetes can increase the risk of

developing type 2 diabetes

Which of the following is primarily caused by smoking?

emphysema

A common symptom of uncontrolled diabetes is

excessive thirst

While running outdoors during a winter morning, John began to experience wheezing and shortness of breath. These are most likely symptoms of

exercise-induced asthma

Risk for chronic diseases can be reduced by which of the following behaviors?

following a healthy diet

Type 2 diabetes can often be controlled by

following a prescribed diet

Which of the following can lead to chronic bronchitis?

frequent wood-burning fireplace use

Which type of diabetes develops as a result of pregnancy?

gestational

A condition involving elevated levels of glucose is which of the following?

hyperglycemia

Which of the following is a symptom of chronic bronchitis?

increased mucus

Osteoporosis can cause which of the following?

increased risk for fractures

Diabetes is characterized by the inability to properly produce or use

insulin

Which tissue is damaged by sustained high blood glucose levels?

nerve

Hyperglycemia can damage which of the following?

nerves

Which of the following increases a person's risk for developing osteoarthritis?

obesity

According to statistics, ________ of all Americans born after 2000 could develop diabetes by 2050.

one third

A condition of diminished bone mass is called

osteopenia

A woman is at greatest risk for osteoporosis when she is

post-menopausal

Sleep deprivation

reduces immune function

Which type of carbohydrates reduce your cells' sensitivity to insulin?

refined

Your aunt is concerned about developing osteoporosis. Which type of exercise would you advise her to practice to reduce her risk of developing this condition?

resistance training

Which of the following diseases is an autoimmune disorder?

rheumatoid arthritis

Which of the following can trigger an asthma attack?

strenuous exercise

Blood glucose levels in a type 1 diabetic can be affected by

stress levels

Which of the following would be the best form of exercise to engage in to reduce the risk of developing arthritis?

swimming

Osteoarthritis can affect ________.

the hips

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease involving insulin production?

type 1 diabetes

The majority of adult Americans with diabetes have which form?

type 2

Which of the following joint symptoms can be used to distinguish rheumatoid arthritis from osteoarthritis?

warmth to the touch

Which of the following increases a woman's risk for osteoporosis?

weighing less than 110 lbs