Health Final 111

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Family consists of

a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging

The definition of spirituality for an individual is

a quest for peace, purpose, and meaning of life

All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT

a uniform brown color

A high waist-to-hip ratio would indicate that more fat is stored in the

abdominal area

Oral contraceptive pills are

about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use

Spiritual intelligence can be described as the ability to

access meanings, values, and purposes to live a richer life

The human heart is about the size of an

adult's fist

A substance that triggers an immune response is an

antigen

Which of the following behaviors would most likely increase the risk of developing cancer

eating a diet high in empty calories

Together, self-awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills are MOST closely associated with

emotional intelligences

The bubonic plague is an example of an

epidemic

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the

fear of decreased sexual performance

The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students

feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week

Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administrations?

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of adiministration

Which of the following is a TRUE statement

Tobacco is known to cause about 20 diseases

A hormone produced in the stomach that is referred to as the "hunger hormone" is

ghrelin

Spiritual health can be best described as

having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

heart disease

Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the

heart, lungs, and blood vessels

Having a negative body image can lead to all of the following EXCEPT

high self-esteem

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

homeostasis

The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?

human error

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life

Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress

impairs the immune response

Health promotion

includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health

Over the past three decades, daily calorie consumption by Americans has

increased significantly

Prostate cancer risk

increases dramatically with age

All of the following are methods of reducing risk for CVD EXCEPT

increasing triglycerides in your blood

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection or caused by a bacterial infection?

influenza

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves

intimacy, passion, and commitment

One problem with the BMI measurement is that it

is an indirect estimate of body fat

Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco?

it does not contain cancer-causing substances

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to atherosclerosis?

it is characterized by a buildup of substances within the arteries that form plaque

the increasingly high rate of overweight and obesity among Americans is primarily due to

lifestyle

The main site of alcohol metabolism is the

liver

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense?

low-fat milk

Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT

lower life expectancy

Social support may BEST help reduce stress by

making challenges look less forbidding

Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?

medical model

The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is

melatonin

Exercise helps with weight control by increasing the body's

metabolic rate

A biopsy reveals that a woman who has had breast cancer now has cancer in her lymph nodes. The process of cancer spreading from one organ or body area to others is

metastasis

What percentage of adult Americans are overweight or obese

more than 60 percent

Anxiety disorders have become the

most common mental health problem in the United States

Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?

multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions

the amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting is referred to as

muscular strength

An IUD

offers long-term protection from pregnancy

morphine, codeine, and heroin are all

opiods

An individual with an eating disorder commonly may also have

other psychological disorders

The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to

perform activities of daily living

The stage of syphilis that is characterized by a bacteria-filled chancre is

primary syphilis

A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is

psychological

REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?

rapid eye movements

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with

reduced exposure to sunlight

According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are

self-actualized

A person''s sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as

self-esteem

Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability?

self-nurturance

HIV can potentially be transmitted through all of the following EXCEPT

sharing food utensils with an infected person

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?

striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way

A person suffering from body dysmorphic disorder would likey

take extreme measures to conceal or alter certain physical features

Nutrients are

the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly

The first widely used birth control method for women was

the diaphragm

All of the following must happen for a disease to occur EXCEPT

the host must never have had the disease before

A major influence on our development of a body image is

the media and popular culture

Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?

they can be abused

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?

they can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants

All of the following are true about viruses EXCEPT

they can reproduce outside of cells

Psychoactive drugs have which type off effect on the body?

they enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters

All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that

they may lack emotional availability

Smoking contributes to heart disease by doing all of the following EXCEPT

thinning the plaque in the major blood vessels

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?

transdermal

Emotions or situations that cause a person to make unhealthy eating choices are

triggers

The positive aspects of a person's life, such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions determines one's sense of

well-being

Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?

women tend to be more expressive

Which of the following forms of exercise focuses attention on controlled breathing and employs strengthening postures known as asanas?

yoga

Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?

yoga

In a healthy relationship,

you're honest with yourself and each other

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?

your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different

The depressant effects of alcohol become apparent at a blood alcohol concentration of

0.10 percent

Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as

4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours

What percentage of a person's body weight is water?

50 to 70 percent

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?

ETS exposure is higher among African American and low income persons

Which of the following is TRUE about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy?

Exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her physician first

Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol"?

LDLs

Of the following population groups, which has the highest rate of smoking?

Native american

Which of the following is TRUE about stress

Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is

drug misuse

Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies develop in response to a vaccine?

artificially acquired active immunity

In the practice of yoga, physical poses, which can be restful or strenuous are called

asanas

Which of the following can help prevent cardiovascular disease?

avoiding tobacco

The minimum amount of energy the body uses at complete rest is known as the

basal metabolic rate

The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are

birth control pills and male condoms

Which of the following is NOT a major health-related component of physical fitness?

body image

During non-REM sleep

body temperature and energy use drop

Which of the following is TRUE about calories

calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food

Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol absorption?

carbonated alcoholic beverages are absorbed less rapidly than those containing no sparkling additives

Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for

cardiovascular disease

Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein

chicken breast

What type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?

complete


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