KIN 2504 FINAL

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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


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