Final Exam Study Guide
One standard drink equals
12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT
Abstinence
Which type of exercise is BEST for improving cardio respiratory fitness
Aerobic
Being flexible in making plans with friends demonstrates
Agreeableness
The conventional health care delivered in the United States is known as
Allopathic medicine
vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the
Arteries
The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood are the
Atria
Self-care involves all of the following EXCEPT
Avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness
The minimum amount of energy the body uses to maintain vital functions is known as the
Basal metabolic rate
Non-modifiable risk factored got CVD include all of the following EXCEPT
Blood cholesterol levels
Which of the following is TRUE about calories
Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food.
Gwen received the HPV vaccination in her early teens, Doing so decreased her risk for
Cervical Cancer
Sierra, now 31, has been trying to get pregnant since she got married 4 years ago. Her doctor suspects that their infertility problem was likely caused by her history of PID from the most commonly reported STI. During her early 20s, Sierra had contracted
Chlamydia
The fertilization of an ovum by sperm is is
Conception
The various methods used to prevent conception are known as
Contraception
As part of the stress response, the hormones that makes stored nutrients available for energy is
Cortisol
Over-the-counter drugs are commonly used for all of the following EXCEPT
Diabetes
The first widely used birth control method for women was
Diaphragm
Which environmental factor encourages us to increase our food consumption
Easy access to high-calorie foods is stores and restaurants
Allen visits his aunt month of the day after her Social Security check arrives and badgers her until she writes him a check for $100. This is an example of what
Elder Abuse
Which of the following is a major contributor to college student's lake of sleep.
Electronic Devices
A rise in body temperature that occurs when invading pathogens secrete toxins is a
Fever
The chief function of this mineral in the body is to make teeth resistant to decay and bones resistant to mineral loss
Fluoride
A hormone produced in the stomach that is preferred to as the "hunger hormones" is
Ghrelin
The form of a sugar that is stored in the liver and muscles and broken down when the body requires a burst of energy is
Glycogen
According to the trans theoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage
Has no current intention to change or believes their is no need to change
Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is
Heart Disease
Regular aerobic exercise improves the
Heart, lungs, and blood vessels
The physiological need to eat to sustain life is
Hunger
The surgical procedure that involves removal of the uterus is a
Hysterectomy
Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection or caused by a bacterial infection
Influenza
The fastes-acting method of drug administration is
Inhalation
The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as
Intellectual Heath
Which of the following is True about you family of origin
It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
Low blood pressure
A biopsy reveals that a woman who has had breast cancer now has cancer in her bones. The process of cancer spreading from one organ or body area to other is
Metastasis
Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is
Money
Luke plays football. His team physician calculated his BMI as 34. Luke is
Normal weight
A person with a body weight that is 15% higher than recommended is considered
Overweight
A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Friendship
Require time, effort, and commitment
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of live, which type of love combines intimacy and passion
Romantic
According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are
Self-actualized
Which of the following wound NOT be considered a hate crime
Shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery
Which STI occurs in stages over a period of years
Syphilis
Anxiety disorders are
The most common mental health problem in the United States
You should seek expert medical care if you experience
Unexplained sudden weight loss
A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a
Vasectomy
Potent and essential organic compounds that promise growth and help to maintain life and health are
Vitamins
Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from
accidents
During non-REM sleep
body temperature and energy use drop
Which diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the heart
electrocardiogram
What percentage of adult Americans are obese
more than 30 percent but less than 40 percent
