Health Semester Exam

The inflammatory response causes swelling because it

increases blood flow to the area of the injury

Which of the following needs to happen first in a dating relationship

Mutual respect

The inner ear is fully developed at

5 months

Which of the following statements about abstinence is correct?

Abstinence is the refusal to take part in any sexual activity that puts your health or the health of others at risk.

What is the substance responsible for providing us quick (instant) energy to deal with emergency situations

Adenosine Triphosphate

Which gland is responsible for the flight or fight reflex?

Adrenal

The body's third line of defense against pathogens includes

Antibodies

How long does the process of making and maturing sperm actually take?

Around 2-3 months

Which of the following is the opening from the uterus into the vaginal canal

Cervix

Your body needs to stay in a state of homeostasis. What does this mean?

Continual Balance

Of all of the barrier methods described in the Food and Drug Administration Birth Control Guide, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?

Diaphragm with Spermicide

The ductus deferens is also known as the

Epididymis

Gardasil does not protect against most genital warts or cancer of the vulva vagina and/or anus

False

Inflammation is the process that occurs when your body destroys pathogens that is has previously encountered before the pathogens are able to cause disease

False

Most insurance companies will not provide medicaid and medicare health insurance for patients in need of mental health care services in Clark County

False

Your immune system is found within the digestive system. It is a network of vessels that collects fluid from your tissues and returns it to the bloodstream.

False

The Umbilical Cord is Cut by the doctor before the delivery of the fetus in order to protect the head.

False, after delivery.

Gonorrhea can be cured without causing permanent damage

False, damage that occurs will not be repaired by the body

The Amniotic Fluid empties when the fetus is delivered.

False, it empties well before delivery.

The cervix is a muscle that contract during labor

False, it is the opening to the birth canal.

Withdrawing from virtual technology abuse and not attempting to tell anyone or resolve the issue is called mediation

False, mediation occurs when an issue is brought to the attention of another individual in an attempt to resolve the issue

Which of the following is NOT a physiological need from Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Friends

The most common STD in the United States, according to the CDC is

Genital Herpes

Glands are located throughout your body and release substances called:

Hormones

Where is the pancreas located?

In back of the stomach

An example of the body's second line of defense against a pathogen is

Inflammation

Which of the following is true about mucous lining the organs in the respiratory tract

Mucous protects the organs from pathogens that might be inhaled

Which of the following is the major source of health care funding for the low-income population in the United States

Medicare/Medicaid

The monthly flow of blood and tissue from uterus is known as

Menses

Which local medical/mental health care agency in Las Vegas offers free assessment and referral to any age person seeking metal health care

Montevista Hospital

Which of the following hormonal methods offers the best protection against stds?

None of these are correct

Which gland plays a large role in the distribution of calcium and phosphate throughout the body?

Parathyroid gland

Barrier methods prevent pregnancy by blocking sperm from reaching the egg. Which of the following is not an example of a barrier method?

Patch

Arrange the basic human needs in order according to Maslow's hierarchy starting at the bottom and ending at the top

Physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem

Which of the following is known as the master gland?

Pituitary

A family medical doctor or general practioner is called a

Primary Care physician

Which of the following is not a function of the skin

Produces of gametes

The third line of defense fights disease by

Producing a specific and unique response for each kind of pathogen it encounters

The skin helps to keep pathogens out of the body by

Providing a physical barrier

During the last trimester of pregnancy, the fetus begins to have periods of

Rest and activity

Which of the following glands produce testosterone?

Testes

All of the following are examples of hormonal methods except

The condom

Which of the following is the highest level of the atmosphere

Thermosphere

Which statement is not true about mucous membranes

They are a nonspecific immune response

Which of the following is true about gametes

They contain 46 chromosomes

A personal belief system is simply a system composed of experiences, prior knowledge, and perceptions that govern your thoughts words behaviors and actions.

True

Cilia are tiny-hair like structures that line your air passage to help trap and remove pathogens

True

The opening into your body such as your mouth, eyes, and nose, are covered by protective linings called mucous membranes

True

There has never been a case of HIV transmitted by mouth to mouth CPR

True

The placenta is usually delivered after the fetus is delivered

True, this is the last stage of delivery

Approximately how long does sperm maturation take?

Two months

Fetus means...

Unborn mammal

Sexually active women age 25 years and younger should be screened for Chlamydia

at least once a year

Mothers who drink while they are pregnant, often produce children that demonstrate which of the following behaviors

belligerent and stubborn

Mothers who drink in their first trimester have kids with the most behavior problems because the fetus __________ is developing

brain

Saliva and tears perform all of the following roles except

creating immunity against pathogens

Which of the following is not a major type of infectious agent or pathogen

diabetes

At ten weeks the embryo is called a

fetus

Mucous membranes

line internal body surfaces that are in contact with the environment

A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time is a

long term goal

Which of the following engulfs pathogens or an invading virus or bacteria

macrophages

The embryo at eight weeks can

move their jaw and point toes

A disease-causing agent is called a

pathogen

infectious diseases are caused by

pathogens

The first line of defense against infection includes

physical and chemical barriers

your body's first line of defense against infectious disease includes

physical barriers like skin, mucous membranes, and cilia

Of the emergency contraception medicines described in the food and drug administration's birth control booklet, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?

plan B

The eyes can dialte, regulate light, and even produce tears by the _____ month

sixth

If the ozone is lower in the atmosphere it can cause

stroke/respiratory issues

Mucous membranes are present in all of the following areas of the body except

surface of the skin.

At 6 weeks, the embryo is developing

the diaphragm and white blood cells

At four weeks, the embryo is developing

the hear, liver, and brain

Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus

tuberculosis

Which of the following is NOT an example of the body's first line of defense against infection

white blood cells