Health 101: Principles of Health
If a person is diagnosed with venous thromboembolism, what is wrong with them?
They have both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
In terms of dollars, people over 65 spend how much a year on cardiovascular related issues?
$121 billion
Billy received a claim against his health insurance in the mail in the amount of $4,910. This is the first claim against his health insurance for the current calendar year. His deductible is $3,000, his coinsurance is 20%, and his premium is $200. What will Billy end up paying on this claim?
$3,382
What might be one explanation for someone identifying as a bisexual?
They may be hesitant to identify as homosexual.
Robin feels sad and tired, has a hard time concentrating and has lost interest in the things around her. What type of mood disorder is Robin experiencing?
unipolar depression
Genes that encode for virulence factors are _____, and _____ are proteins that make pathogens more virulent.
virulence genes; virulence factors
How is a person's body composition estimated?
weight (in kg) / height (in meters)^2.
Alcohol is produced by the _____.
yeast fermentation of grains
What percentage of Americans smoke tobacco?
18%
What is the BMI of a person who weighs 75 kg and who is 1.82 meters tall?
22.64 BMI = (wt in kg)/((height in m)^2) = 75 / (1.82^2)
Scientists estimate that the lifetime chance of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder is which of the following?
25%,
A miscarriage occurs before which week of pregnancy?
20th
When combined with alcohol, cocaine elevates the heart rate by how much?
3-5 times more than when either is taken alone
Which of the following individuals is considered to be suffering from abdominal obesity?
33-year-old woman with a waist to hip ratio of 0.87 man with a waist to hip ratio of over 0.9 and a woman with a ratio of over 0.85 are considered to be suffering from abdominal obesity
The average life span is about:
78 years
A medical abortion can be performed up to what week of pregnancy?
9th
Which of the following individuals is considered to be obese?
A 24 year-old-man with 30% body fat.
No matter how much he wants to stop, Jim cannot stop playing World of Warcraft. There are days he will log in at work and continue playing even though it impacts his performance. What is Jim's need for online gaming considered?
A compulsion
How do the statistics of alcohol use among college students differ from that for the general population?
A greater percentage of college students report being heavy drinkers compared to the general population.
How is a living will different from a health care proxy?
A person decides their own medical care in a living will, but another person makes medical decisions for someone as a health care proxy.
How does a person who is classified as obese differ from a person who is classified as overweight?
A person is considered obese if their BMI is 30-39.9 while a person is considered overweight if their BMI is 25-29.9.
Many people buy alcohol, lottery tickets or eat more food than they should on occasion. Which of the following could be a factor that would influence addiction in one person rather than another?
A person's particular type of lifestyle
List in the correct order from the least credible websites to the most credible websites.
A personal blog A well-known news source A website with independent, well-credentialed, and well-sourced experts
Susie selects a health insurance plan through her employer where she makes a $200 payment in full each month for her health care benefits to remain completely active. This payment is known as:
A premium
If a blood clot breaks loose and moves into the lungs, what is it called?
A pulmonary embolism
What is psychosocial health?
A state of mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being
Which of the following describes how internal factors can influence a person's psychosocial health?
A young man with high self-esteem chooses not to take drugs at a party.
Which of the following health problem is NOT associated with being obese?
AIDS
You can manage conflict with others a bit better by:
Acknowledging another person's viewpoint.
Which individual displays healthy anxiety (not an anxiety disorder)?
Adam feels nervous and gets sweaty palms before his exam. He works hard on the test and gets a 98%.
Harry gets a vaccine for the measles as a child. This vaccine is designed to stimulate an immune response. Specifically, the vaccine is intended to train what part of our immune system to know and fight off the measles in the future?
Adaptive immune system
Lisa enjoys eating fast food and pizza on almost a daily basis. There are times when she orders a large pizza and eats the entire pizza by herself, almost before she knows what she has done. She knows this behavior is harming her health but she is unable to control her need to consume more food. Lisa's habit is an example of:
Addictive behavior
Fight or flight is a response that occurs during the _____ stage of stress.
Alarm
The phases of the general adaptation syndrome, in order, are:
Alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Alex has developed the habit of snacking at work late in the day. What is the BEST way for Alex to get his snack while maintaining a healthy diet?
Alex should bring a healthy snack from home.
Long lasting relationships depend on which of the following?
All answers combined
Which of the following are factors that can contribute to the possibility of developing an addiction?
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following has an impact on your health?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders?
All of these are treatments
Comparing collective culture and individual culture, which of the following is the main difference in love relationships?
All were about equal
An individual who believes that the outcome of their life, life events, success, and failure is determined by factors out of their control is said to have:
An external locus of control
You set a goal to exercise more to lose weight. At the beginning of the month, you were losing one to two pounds per week, but now your weight loss has plateaued. You decide to dedicate some time to review your exercise journal to see if you can determine any particular patterns that are emerging. This is known as what step in the behavior management plan?
Analyzing & identifying
Carol's cardiologist suspects that she might have heart disease and has performed a series of diagnostic tests in order to properly diagnose the issue. In the latest procedure, a dye was injected into Carol's blood vessels. The blood vessels were then viewed using x-rays. What diagnostic procedure did Carol participate in?
Angiography
Which of the following is a public health concern that is associated with smoking?
Animals ingesting cigarette butts that are discarded by smokers
Which of the following medications are often used for the treatment of blood clots because they reduce the blood's ability to clot?
Anticoagulants
Which statement is correct?
Antidepressants are a good choice for treating anxiety disorders.
Over the last 3 months John's weight has increased from 60Kg to 100Kg. He is now suffering severe pains and inflammation of the joints. John is most likely to be suffering from _____.
Arthritis
If a sample of blood is deoxygenated, where is it likely to be found in the circulatory system of the human body?
At the beginning of the pulmonary circuit.
Plaque buildup in the arterial walls is known as:
Atherosclerosis
The condition where plaque builds up in the arteries of the body is called:
Atherosclerosis
One contributing factor to the lower life expectancy of males is:
Attempts to seek female attention
Paula called her doctor to take cognizance of the main findings of her medical report. Her doctor informed her that she is under a condition known as atherosclerosis. Why might Paula's doctor warn her about the dangers of atherosclerosis?
Because atherosclerosis is a condition that results in plaque build-up in the arteries, leading to Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), which is the most common cause of death in smokers.
Why is alcohol aptly considered to be an intoxicating agent?
Because if abused, it can have toxic effects on an individual.
Which of the following reasons is the best one for why a psychologist may refer a patient to a psychiatrist?
Because the patient needs medication they cannot prescribe or the psychologist suspects a serious medical condition is causing a psychological problem.
Susie feels extremely happy, energized and full of life one moment and then sad, depressed, and exhausted at other times. What type of mood disorder is Susie experiencing?
Bipolar disorder
The heart is a double-pump. If the left side of the heart weakens and does not efficiently pump blood out of the heart to the body, what could result?
Blood could backup into the lungs, making it hard to breathe.
According to the rate-of-living theory, which would live the longest?
Blue whales
What do low-income individuals and women have in common when it comes to health issues?
Both groups tend to have more health problems than other portions of the population.
Which of the following is responsible for pre-ejaculate in men?
Bulbourethral glands
How does Nitroglycerin help relieve angina?
By causing vasodilation of the coronary arteries Next
Larry is diagnosed with anxiety disorder. Which of the following could be ruled out as a cause for Larry's anxiety?
Cannabinoids
Why is drinking water good for the brain?
Cerebrospinal fluid includes water. This fluid protects the brain from trauma.
Katherine is having a problem with her liver. Which system in her body is she having problems with?
Circulatory system
There is a lot of media coverage relating to the issue of abortion. Many stories provide descriptions of the procedure as being relatively simple and not risky. However, no surgery is completely safe. What are some of the potential side effects of having a surgical abortion?
Common side effects may include cramping and nausea, and more rarely, damage to the cervix or uterus.
In her effort to improve her dietary habits, Kerissa should do all of the following, EXCEPT _____.
Cut out all unhealthy food
Which of the following terms is used to describe a blood clot that forms in the deep vessels of the legs?
Deep vein thrombosis
Which of the following is the most common reaction to the combination of ecstasy and alcohol?
Dehydration and hyperthermia
The online resource 'www.choosemyplate.gov' provides all of the following, EXCEPT _____.
Daily nutrient recommendations
Distress is most likely to:
Decrease an individual's performance at work.
How is sleep related to obesity?
Decrease in sleep time can lead to obesity because your hormones become unbalanced.
Raymond pays for the first $2,600 of covered services himself (out-of-pocket) under his health insurance plan. This $2,600 is a known as a _____.
Deductible
Which of these is NOT a problem associated with chronic stress?
Delusions
Robert recently started a new job. Just as he feels he is starting to get the hang of things, Robert hears that his new employer has issued a hiring freeze and is going to begin laying off individuals in his department following the loss of a large contract. Robert is experiencing which of the following?
Distress
Paul is sexually attracted to Lee. What needs to occur for Paul's feeling to transition to the final stage of love relationship development?
Emotional attraction
Which of these is the feeling part of psychosocial health?
Emotional health
All of the following can lead to restrictive lung disease, EXCEPT:
Emphysema
Which of the following is NOT a component of psychosocial health?
Nutritional
Julia just received the exciting news that she has been accepted to a doctorate program. She then begins to think about all of the details that will be involved in quitting her job and moving halfway across the country to start school in a few short months. Julia is experiencing which of the following?
Eustress
A sperm has just fertilized an egg. Where did this most likely take place?
Fallopian tubes
Which of the following is NOT related to secondary aging?
Fibrous muscles
Amy and Susan were shopping downtown when a man approached them with a knife and demanded that Amy hand over her purse to him. Susan screamed and chased the man down the street into a large crowd. He eventually dropped Amy's purse and ran away. Susan's actions were an example of which of the following?
Fight or flight response
Females will, on average, live:
Five years more than males
Mary thinks she is deficient in the _____ hormone, which is responsible for the development of the egg.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Kerissa wants to lose weight, so she is exercising more and trying to eat and drink items from recommended 'food groups'. Which item might Kerissa consume that does NOT belong to a recommended 'food group'?
Fruit-infused water
How does gender identity differ from sexual identity?
Gender identity is focused on the way an individual thinks about their own gender, not necessarily their sexual preferences.
The hormone _____ causes you to feel hungry. It rises in people who don't get enough sleep.
Ghrelin
Which type of managed care plan needs your PCP's approval to go see another specialist?
HMO
Managed care plans include:
HMOs, PPOs, and POS
A molecule which does not cause an immune reaction unless attached to a protein is known as a:
Hapten
John failed several tests in a class while everyone else did just fine. John says that he failed because of a bad teacher. Which of the following is true about John?
He has an external locus of control.
Rob has been dating Holly, though they have not been dating for very long. Recently, Holly broke up with Rob. Rob was enraged and he felt out of control in the ways he was reacting to it. Which of the following is true about Rob in terms of his psychosocial health?
He has low emotional health
The process of enabling people to increase control over their health and its determinants and thereby improve their health is known as:
Health Promotion
A financial agreement for the payment of health-related costs that is made between an individual or a group of individuals and an insurance company is known as _____.
Health insurance
If you were trying to calculate your individual DRI, which of the following would be most useful?
Height, weight, gender
Immune tolerance is a concept which:
Helps your immune system distinguish self from non-self
Which of the following is a major criticism of Kubler-Ross's theory?
Her theory assumes every person goes through the stages of dying in the same order.
Which of the following is integral to our evolutionary survival?
Heterosexuality
According to Kubler-Ross, which emotional response is constant throughout the stages of dying?
Hope
Which of these conditions is most associated with calcium depletion from the bones?
Hyperparathyroidism
High blood pressure is known as:
Hypertension
Irritability, weight loss, and a high heart rate are associated with which endocrine disorder?
Hyperthyroidism
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of type 1 diabetes?
Hypoglycemia
Weight gain and fatigue are associated with which endocrine disorder?
Hypothyroidism
What is the most common cause of miscarriage?
Improper development due to genetic factors
What is the difference between in vitro and in vivo?
In vitro is a study conducted in a test tube. In vivo is a study conducted on a living organism.
Jen is infected with a virus. This virus is easily and quickly defeated in her body; she never needed to be vaccinated for it beforehand. What accomplished the defeat of Jen's virus?
Innate immune system
Which of these explains the presence of polyphagia in type 1 diabetes?
Insulin's job is to mediate the passing of glucose into cells.
A college student has recently begun cooking for herself and researching for information on how to prepare healthy meals that complete her nutrient needs. Why is the dietary reference intake a good source for her to consult?
It describes how much of each nutrient healthy individuals should eat.
How is Mad Cow Disease a unique food born illness?
It is caused by protein.
Why should a person not eat more of a nutrient than recommended in the tolerable upper limit?
It is the maximum daily intake of a nutrient you can consume without complications.
Which characteristic does Cancer NOT possess?
It usually grows slowly.
Why are demographic factors an important consideration when discussing health issues?
Knowledge of these factors can help doctors find the cause or stimulus for certain diseases.
Stacy is trying to get pregnant, and therefore wants to be sure that she is ovulating. Which of the following would Stacy MOST want to be sure is in balance?
LH
The time of life after age 65 is called;
Late adulthood
Which of the following hormones makes you feel full and drops in quantity if you don't get enough sleep?
Leptin
Lisa has decided that she wants to make an effort to improve her psychosocial health. How can she best go about this?
Lisa can explore the concept of learned optimism.
A/An _____ looks inside the body using a magnetic field, while a/an _____ uses sound waves to peer inside the body.
MRI; ultrasound
Maggie has been suffering from arthritis for the past two years and her weight increased from 65kg to 95kg. How might Maggie's arthritis have led to weight gain?
Maggie's inability to move led her to an increase in weight.
As part of your goal to exercise more to lose weight, you decide to find yourself an accountability partner at your gym. This is an individual who will help to coach and encourage you to keep you on track with your commitment. You are in the _____ step in the behavior management plan.
Making Contacts
Identify the definition of malignant neoplasia.
Malignant neoplasia is the growth of cancer cells in the body.
What problem of the nervous system can be caused by chronic stress?
Memory problems
Which of these is the thinking part of psychosocial health?
Mental health
Larry and Moe enjoy a trip to Soaring Eagle Casino once a month to play slot machines. Larry is careful to take out as much money as he is willing to lose and only plays slots as long as he still has money. However, Moe will continue to withdraw money from his checking account or credit cards hoping for the big win. Moe also goes to the casino without telling anyone at least once a week by himself, spending even more money than he can afford to lose. Why would Moe's behavior be considered an addiction while Larry's would not?
Moe's dependence on a behavior is leading to personal harm
You set a goal to exercise more to lose weight. During your workout at the gym you write down the machines that you used, along with the pounds of weight that you lifted and the number of repetitions. This is an example of which of the following?
Monitoring & recording
Which of the following results in the destruction of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system?
Multiple sclerosis
The current nutritional guide used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is known as _____.
MyPlate
Two U.S. agencies whose focus is on health promotion and disease prevention are:
National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining likelihood of a person to smoke?
Number of children
Severe combined immunodeficiency:
Occurs because of a genetic mutation
Which type of managed care plan is a combination of a PPO and HMO?
POS
Sarah is 35 and wants to get a healthcare plan. She is not strapped for money, and she'd prefer a plan that offers her increased flexibility in terms of doctors she is able to see, even if it means a slightly higher cost to her. Which type of plan should Sarah get?
PPO
Which type of managed care plan lets you choose the doctor you want to go see without another doctor's referral?
PPO
Which of the following is NOT a toxin?
Precipitation
Which of the following is a risk factor that increases a woman's chances of having a miscarriage?
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Which of these correctly describes and explains a symptom of type 2 diabetes?
Polyphagia is caused by cells not being able to use glucose, which, in turn, triggers the body's hunger response.
Stephanie started tracking the amount of calories that she eats and burns each day. She realized that on average she ate 2,500 calories per day and burned about 2,300. This means that she has a _____.
Positive caloric balance
How does positive caloric balance compare to negative caloric balance?
Positive caloric balance occurs when caloric intake is greater than caloric use, while negative caloric balance occurs when caloric intake is less than caloric use.
Pneumonia can be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT:
Prions
Which of the following hormones is important in the maintenance of pregnancy?
Progesterone
Which of the following is a physician?
Psychiatrist
Which of these is most likely to have the right to prescribe medication to treat mental health issues?
Psychiatrist
Which of these is NOT a method a professional psychologist or psychiatrist would use to diagnose or treat a psychosocial problem?
Psychic readings
Talk therapy is technically called:
Psychotherapy
Select the lung problem that is likely to arise because of deep vein thrombosis.
Pulmonary embolism
The nutritional needs of 97-98% of the population are described by what?
RDAs
Consider the medical reports of 4 patients of the same age (40 years old) : 1. Arthur, male, has a body fat percentage of 24.5% 2. Melanie, female, has a body fat percentage of 30.6% 3. Fabien, male, has a body mass index of 30.4 4. Saanya, female, has a body mass index of 30.6 Which patients are considered obese?
Saanya and Fabien
Which of the following provides the BEST example of someone with spiritual wellness?
Sam dedicates his life to helping those who are less fortunate than himself.
A person's self-respect, sense of value, pride, and worth is known as _____.
Self-esteem
How does the senescence theory compare to the wear and tear theory?
Senescence theory believes our cells replicate itself until it can no longer function, while wear and tear theory believes our bodies are like a car that can wear down.
If a person cannot recover from stress, they may enter the exhaustion phase, which may lead to:
Serious illness or death
The way a person thinks of themselves in terms of whom they are romantically and sexually attracted to is called:
Sexual identity
An emotional and/or sexual attraction to sexual partners is best described by _____.
Sexual preference
Meghan thinks that she is constantly getting fired from all of her jobs because of bad luck. Which of the following is true about Meghan?
She has an external locus of control.
Katie failed several tests in a class while everyone else did just fine. Katie says that she failed because she didn't study hard enough. Which of the following is true about Katie?
She has an internal locus of control.
How did Kubler-Ross revolutionize care for dying people?
She made caregivers more sensitive to a patient's emotional needs by focusing on care, as opposed to cures.
If blood clots are a concern, which of the following should be avoided?
Sitting for a long time as you travel by car or plane
The ability to create and maintain healthy relationships with others is a defining characteristic of which of the following?
Social health
An individual who believes that they are in control of their destiny, successes, failures, and life is:
Somebody who has an internal locus of control
A psychological and physiological response to any real or imagined disruption, demand, stimulation, or change in life is known as:
Stress
Patty is a sociocultural therapist. An addict comes to her for treatment. Which of the following is Patty most likely to do?
Suggest family therapy
Li-Fraumeni syndrome arises from a mutation in _____.
TP53 gene
Susan has epilepsy. What might her doctor tell her about getting pregnant?
That there are some risks associated with her condition, but with proper monitoring the baby should be fine.
Epinephrine is released during:
The alarm phase of the GAS.
Why is there an insulin deficiency in people affected by type 1 diabetes?
The body has had an autoimmune response against its beta pancreatic cells.
Which of the following is evidence that the biological view is true?
The effectiveness of medication that changes biology
What is the difference between information found on a food label and DRIs?
The food label is a simplified RDA.
What is the role of tumor suppressor genes in the human body?
The genes help fix DNA mistakes so that cancers do not develop. Next
Coronary artery disease is most appropriately associated with _____.
The heart
There are many reasons why an internet forum is typically not a credible source of information. Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?
The internet is generally unreliable.
Metastasis refers to:
The spread of cancer cells around the body
What is an example of sanitation?
The use of antiseptics to clean our hands
When looking under the microscope, you notice a collection of cells undergoing a high rate of division that are also abnormal in shape and size, and have multiple nuclei. What assumption would you make based on this observation?
These are most likely malignant cells.
How might someone demonstrate intellectual wellness?
Through critical thinking
What is the job of the human body's pulmonary circuit?
To carry blood to the lungs so carbon dioxide can be released and oxygen can be picked up.
Why should women take folic acid while pregnant?
To prevent the baby from getting Spina Bifida.
What is the purpose of the systemic circuit of the human body?
To supply blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to the body.
Why does a healthy person not need extra vitamins A, D, E or K?
Too many fat soluble vitamins in your body could lead to toxicity in your body.
Sammy approaches addiction from a biological standpoint. Which of the following is Sammy most likely to recommend to a person with a substance use disorder?
Treat the addiction with drugs
Derek loaned Stacey a book to read. Stacey takes the book to a restaurant and accidentally spills coffee on it, which ruins a few of the pages. Stacey decides to be upfront and honest about what happened to the book when she returns it to Derek. This is an example of _____ in a successful relationship.
Trust
_____ is a heart disease where blood flows back in the wrong opposite direction.
Valvular regurgitation
Seniors may have a greater need for supplementation of _____.
Vitamin B12
According to Kubler-Ross, what is the order of emotional responses one goes through when faced with the knowledge of death?
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
Why do lawyers advise people to create living wills?
desires are respected while they undergo medical treatment.
A study using a research method to remove bias is _____.
double blinded
Tom is someone who is confident and exhibits a good sense of self-esteem. These characteristics mark Tom as someone with _____.
emotional wellness
The amount of energy necessary to digest, absorb, and transport a certain type of food is known as the _____.
thermic effect of food
As you look at a slice of tissue under the microscope you notice that the mass of tumor cells seem to spread out into the surrounding tissue like tentacles, all in a weird shape, and you're having a difficult time pinpointing where this mass begins and ends. You presume that _____.
this is likely to be a malignant tumor
Instead of the broad goal 'I want to start my own internet business,' which of the following would be a more appropriate SMART goal that addresses each aspect of the acronym?
Within a month, I will have an inventory of twenty pieces of handmade jewelry to sell on Etsy.com and will strive to sell at least three pieces of jewelry per week. I will build customer relationships through purchase reviews and word of mouth marketing
Which group is at greatest risk for osteoporosis?
Women over of 45
How did the poor level of sanitation and high level of complications in childbirth contribute to natural selection?
Women who could survive the resultant infections would have more children, passing on their strong genes to their offspring.
Which of the following would be the most likely cause of long-term stress?
Working 60 hours every week
Rick continues to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day even though he is aware of the risks associated with his habit. This is an example of _____.
a bad lifestyle factor
Demographics include factors such as _____.
age and ethnic background of a population.
An internet website where users post messages to one another is likely to be _____.
an internet forum
Sarah is comfortable when relaxing at home, but when exercising she experiences severe chest pain. What heart condition is she suffering from?
angina
Denise was recently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and underwent a procedure that used a balloon to open up her clogged artery, known as a/an _____.
angioplasty
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC) _____.
arises from a mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2, or the hypothesized BRCA3 gene
After undergoing some diagnostic testing, it was revealed that Dane is suffering from an arrhythmia. Which of the following treatments will Dane's cardiologist most likely prescribe for his condition?
beta blockers
What are the two most common types of mood disorders?
bipolar and unipolar
The amount of alcohol in a person's blood is technically known as the _____.
blood alcohol concentration
A malignant neoplasm is also known as:
cancer
Alcohol is considered a drug because it can
cause intended and unintended effects when ingested
Nutrition can be an issue in late adulthood due to _____.
decline in the ability to taste and smell Next
After a car accident four years ago, Sandra was prescribed opioid based painkillers for a back injury. Despite having fully healed within a few weeks of her accident, Sandra lied to her doctor about her pain and continued to take the pills for over a year because she enjoyed the high that she got off of them. After her doctor realized that Sandra was abusing the medication, he discontinued her prescriptions. Since then, Sandra has been acquiring the drugs through an illegal dealer and requires a higher dose to achieve the same high that she had enjoyed before. Sandra is exhibiting signs of_____
escalation of behavior
Becky is having foot surgery and lives in a townhouse with four flights of steps. She would like to stay in a long-term care facility for the first couple of weeks following her surgery so as not to be a bother to her family. However, when she inquires about her plans to her health insurance company she is told that the long-term care facility will not be covered for her in this type of situation. This is known as a policy _____.
exclusions
A young patient who has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes might present with which of these?
glycosuria
An overactive thyroid gland is consistent with which of the following diseases?
graveʻs disease
What condition could result if the blood supply to the heart is stopped?
heart attack
What does an elevated glycosylated hemoglobin value indicate?
hyperglycemia
Chronic hyperglycemia directly contributes to all of the following problems EXCEPT:
hyperinsulinemia
A person with a family history of diabetes mellitus _____.
is more likely to develop this disease
Which of these describes the purpose of an Electrocardiogram (ECG)?
it measures and plots the electrical activity of the heart on paper or a computer screen
You would be more likely to suspect the presence of a benign tumor if _____.
it sits in a protective sac that allows for easy removal from the body Next
What does an antiseptic do?
killing off most living organisms on living tissue.
Stacey has made the decision to drink eight, 8-ounce glasses of water each day and to eat a fruit or vegetable at every meal. This is an example of a _____.
lifestyle choice
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for type 2 diabetes?
low levels, of triglycerides
Taken together, cellular theories of aging can be summed up as _____.
mechanistic aging of the cell
What autoimmune disease occurs because your immune system blocks the signals for muscular movement from reaching the muscles themselves?
myasthenia gravis
Which of these is NOT a risk factor for developing type 1 diabetes?
obesity
Tara is a school counselor who loves helping children navigate the stresses of childhood. Her feelings about her job are a sign of _____.
occupational wellness
A blog is most likely to be a credible source of health information when it is written by _____.
people with advanced training, knowledge, and credentials that reference their sources of information if necessary and are not sponsored
Exercise is mainly a component of _____.
physical wellness
Jim, who is 68, is not enjoying sex as much as he did when he was younger. Which of these is likely NOT related to this?
premature ejaculation
Apoptosis is equated to _____.
programed cell death
A person who thinks that depression should be treated with talk therapy also most likely believes that the cause of depression is _____.
psychosocial
The circulation of blood from the right side of the human heart to the lungs and back to the heart completes which circuit?
pulmonary circuit.
Which stage of stress are Glucocorticoids released?
resistance
Programmed cell death is an effect that _____.
results in the aging process
The condition of Alzheimer's falls under which category of aging?
secondary aging
Once you have set a goal to exercise more to lose weight and reviewed your journal during the past month following an initial weight loss plateau, you decide to join a group at your local gym that does circuit training together three times a week. You feel that perhaps working out on your own is boring and the individuals in this group may be just the motivation you need in order to jump start your workout and weight loss again. You are _____.
setting a plan of action
Which of the following is the first step in love?
sexual attraction
Alcohol and other depressant drugs combine to cause the heart to _____.
slow down
What is the term for smoking bans that have been put in place around the U.S., namely affecting restaurants, certain public places, and work places?
smoke free laws
Chronic is _____, while acute is _____.
something that occurs over a long period of time; sudden or severe Next
If a person is an addict, then in psychological terms they have a(n) _____.
substance use disorder.
The rhinovirus is responsible for _____.
the common cold Next
