KIN 2504 FINAL
The use of drugs to kill cancerous cells is known as what?
Chemotherapy
A progressive decline in the maximum functional level of individual cells, organs, and organisms is known as A) aging B) fatigue C) oxidative stress D) atrophy
a) aging
__________ is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. A) arthritis B) osteoporosis C) diabetes D) COPD
a) arthritis
________ follows cardiovascular disease as the second leading cause of death in the United States. A) Cancer B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease C) Diabetes D) Coronary artery disease
a) cancer
The aging theory that postulates that from birth, our cells are genetically programmed to divide or reproduce a limited number of times, is known as A) cellular theory. B) wear and tear theory. C) genetic mutation theory. D) diathesis-stress model.
a) cellular theory
________ is the type of cardiovascular disease that causes the most deaths A) Coronary heart disease B) Hypertension C) Heart failure D) Atherosclerosis
a) coronary heart disease
Gestational diabetes can increase the risk of A) developing type 2 diabetes. B) developing type 1 diabetes. C) developing hypertension. D) genetic disorders in the fetus.
a) developing type 2 diabetes
A common symptom of uncontrolled diabetes is A) excessive thirst. B) joint pain. C) fractured bones. D) difficulty breathing.
a) excessive thirst
Risk for chronic diseases can be reduced by which of the following behaviors? A) following a healthy diet B) living a sedentary life C) smoking D) getting vaccinated
a) following a healthy diet
Diabetes is characterized by the inability to properly produce or use A) insulin. B) red blood cells. C) blood sugar. D) platelets.
a) insulin
The final stage of syphilis is A) late-stage. B) secondary syphilis. C) T. pallidum. D) latent syphilis.
a) late-stage
Which of the following statements regarding the use of condoms is true? A) Most condom failure is due to inconsistent use. B) Condoms increase in effectiveness when stored in warm places C) Condoms provide 100% protection against STIs. D) Condoms are highly ineffective at blocking fluid exchange.
a) most condom failure is die to inconsistent use
Which of the following should you do to maintain lifelong fitness and wellness? A) periodically reassess your fitness and wellness B) avoid setting future goals C) analyze wellness issues only when symptoms appear D) maintain the same fitness program over the course of your life
a) periodically reassess your fitness and wellness
Which form of cancer treatment uses targeted beams of ionizing energy to destroy malignant cells? A) radiation B) chemotherapy C) immunotherapy D) gene therapy
a) radiation
The most common way that hepatitis B is transmitted is via A) sexual contact. B) the HSV-2 virus. C) sharing needles with an infected person. D) from an infected mother to a newborn.
a) sexual contact
________ cancer is most common for males between the ages of 20 and 34. A) Testicular B) Prostate C) Rectal D) Lung
a) testicular
The cardiovascular system includes A) the heart and blood vessels. B) the lungs. C) the blood vessels only. D) the heart only.
a) the heart and blood vessels
An STI (sexually transmitted infection) is a(n) ________ infection spread through intimate contact. A) viral or bacterial B) airborne C) staph D) vector
a) viral or bacterial
A hemorrhagic stroke is defined as A) a stroke resulting from a plaque-blocked vessel. B) a stroke resulting from a burst blood vessel. C) a stroke resulting from exposure to secondhand smoke. D) a stroke resulting from an enlarged heart.
b) a stroke resulting from a burst blood vessel
You should consult a physician immediately if you experience A) a common cold. B) a sudden chest pain. C) a superficial abrasion. D) a lump that subsides within 2 weeks.
b) a sudden chest pain
An example of being proactive in your health care is A) not keeping track of your family history. B) asking your doctor to explain problems and possible treatment options. C) relying solely on your doctor for health care information. D) always accepting your physician's advice without questioning it.
b) asking your doctor to explain problems and possible treatment options
Which disease involves inflammation of the bronchi? A) emphysema B) chronic bronchitis C) lung cancer D) diabetes
b) chronic bronchitis
The fourth leading cause of death in the United States is ________. A) cardiovascular disease B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease C) cancer D) diabetes
b) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Various medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not considered part of conventional medicine are called A) supplements B) complementary and alternative medicine C) traditional western medicine D) self-care
b) complementary and alternative medicine
Moderate physical activity ________ risk for cardiovascular disease. A) increases B) decreases C) has no effect on D) is less effective than exercise for decreasing
b) decreases
Moderate physical activity _________ risk for cardio vascular disease A) increases B) decreases C) has no effect on D) is less effective than exercise for decreasing
b) decreases
_____________ is the most common form of cardiovascular disease A) Angina pectoris B) Hypertension C) Coronary heart disease D) Arrhythmia
b) hypertension
__________ causes bones to become thin A) cancer B) Osteoporosis C) cardiovascular disease D) Arthritis
b) osteoporosis
The idea that over time, an accumulation of damage from internal processes and environmental stress eventually wears the body out, is known as A) cellular theory B) wear and tear theory C) genetic mutation theory D) diathesis-stress model
b) wear and tear theory
A surgical retrieval of cells for microscopic or biochemical examination of their characteristics is known as what?
biopsy
Which of the following is known as "good cholesterol"? A) LDL B) CVD C) HDL D) MI
c) HDL
An irregular heartbeat is known as A) arterial stenosis. B) myocardial infarction. C) arrhythmia. D) angina pectoris.
c) arrhythmia
Leukemia occurs in the A) muscle tissue. B) brain. C) bone marrow. D) connective tissue.
c) bone marrow
In asthma, which of the following becomes inflamed and mucus-filled? A) joints B) alveoli C) bronchial tubes D) pancreas
c) bronchial tubes
The most common bacterial STI in the United States is A) gonorrhea. B) trichomoniasis. C) chlamydia. D) pubic lice.
c) chlamydia
The aging theory that proposes that the number of cells exhibiting unusual or different characteristics increases with age is known as A) cellular theory. B) wear and tear theory. C) genetic mutation theory. D) global warming
c) genetic mutation theory
Which symptom of a heart attack is more likely in men than in women? A) pain between the shoulder blades B) shortness of breath C) pain in the center of the chest D) fatigue
c) pain in the center of chest
Cancer is localized and often treatable when it is in A) Stage 2. B) Stage 3. C) Stage 1. D) Stage 4.
c) stage 1
Several days after engaging in unprotected sex, John began to experience painful urination and a foamy yellow discharge. His symptoms suggest that he contracted A) herpes. B) pubic lice. C) trichomoniasis. D) gonorrhea.
c) trichomoniasis
The majority of adult Americans with diabetes have which form? A) type 1 B) gestational C) type 2 D) hypoglycemic
c) type 2
_________ is the medical term for a heart attack A) CVD (cardiovascular disease) B) Atherosclerosis C) CAD (coronary artery disease) D) MI (myocardial infarction)
d) MI (myocardial infarction)
Which of the following is a chronic condition, as opposed to a chronic disease? A) cardiovascular disease B) cancer C) osteoporosis D) back pain
d) back pain
The oncogenes BRCA1 and BRCA2 are associated with increased risks for ________ cancer. A) lung B) skin C) ovarian D) breast
d) breast
Which treatment for cancer is most likely to cause nausea, as a result of damage to rapidly dividing digestive-tract cells? A) surgery B) immunotherapy C) gene therapy D) chemotherapy
d) chemotherapy
Making choices and taking actions over time that perpetuate the well-being of oneself, one's partner, and the relationship is known as A) cohabitation B) self-care. C) active listening D) commitment.
d) commitment
The process of revealing one's inner thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to another person is known as A) active listening B) commitment C) self-care. D) self-disclosure
d) self-disclosure
Unprotected sex is best defined as A) sexual intercourse without a barrier method of pregnancy protection. B) sexual intercourse with an infected partner. C) sexual contact without a condom. D) sexual intercourse without the use of a condom or other method of STI protection.
d) sexual intercourse without the use of a condom or other method of STI protection
Genes that researchers suspect play a role in uncontrolled cell growth are known as what?
oncogenes
An infection of the female reproductive tract that can result from an untreated sexually transmitted infection is known as what?
pelvic inflammatory disease
The idea that over time, an accumulation of damage from internal processes and environmental stress eventually wears the body out is known as what?
wear and tear theory