health semester exam

Potato skins, vegetables, oatmeal, and brown rice are all high in _________.

fiber

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

flu

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

friends

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

genital herpes

Which of the following illegal drug is related to the legal painkiller morphine?

heroin

Swelling, redness, and itching caused by an allergic reaction.

histamine

Where is the pancreas located?

in the back of the stomach

The ozone is created from:

NOX and VOC

What are the different types of Ad Techniques?

Bandwagon, Rich and Famous, Free Gift/Reward, Great Outdoors, Testimonial, Transfer

It is estimated that __________________ children are born with fetal alcohol syndrome in the United States.

1 in 750

In 1994 Medicaid covered how many low income patients?

34 million

The inner ear is fully developed at ________________.

5 months

Gonorrhea is a very common infectious disease.The CDC estimates that over ________people are infected annually in the United States..

700,000

What is the generic name for Tylenol?

Acetaminophen

The amount of calories one consumes should be based on what factors?

Age, Gender, Activity Levels

Damage to the ozone layer is primarily caused by the use of:

Chlorofluorocarbons

Which of the following is the best example of drug abuse?

Deliberately taking cold medication when you aren't ill or showing symptoms

What are stimulants?

Drugs that cause elevation in blood pressure

How do moderate fevers (below 39°C or 103°F) help fight infection?

Fevers prevent the growth of pathogens.

One of the problems that occurs as a consequence of CFC pollution is __________.

Increase in skin cancer in humans

What is the fight or flight response?

It is your body's physical and chemical response to stress.

Peas and beans are good plant sources of _________.

Proteins and amino acids

____________ is a community wide effort to monitior and promote the welfare of the population.

Public health

What are genes?

Sections of DNA that codes for a protein.

What are carbohydrates?

Serve as the main source of energy for the body.

Ecstasy is what kind/category of drug?

Stimulant AND Hallucinate

Which statement is not true about mucous membranes. ?

They are a nonspecific immune response

At what point in her life does a female make her ova?

When she was still a fetus.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, about what percentage of heart attack deaths occur before professional medical attention can be given?

about 50%

How far up does the troposhere go?

about 6 miles

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

adenine triphosphate

Which product is a brand name for ibuprofen?

advil

Swimming, running, biking, and brisk walking are all forms of

aerobic exercise

According to the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, the most effective permanent method of birth control is _______________.

all are equally effective

The body's third line of defense against pathogens includes

antibodies

What small hair-like structures catch the oocyte as it is released from the ovary?

cilia

All of the following are examples of hormonal methods except:

condom

Where in the ovaries does oocyte (egg) production occur?

cortex

Saliva and tears perform all of the following roles except ______.

creating immunity against pathogens

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

When an individual assumes another person's electronic identity, they are committing which type of abuse?

electronic

One of your classmates discusses the sexual orientation of a classmate with a group of students in order to cause the individual to feel embarrassment.

emotional

When someone threatens to harm a member of your family, it is considered which type of abuse?

emotional

At 7.5 weeks the embryo has developed _________

eye lids with pigmented eyes.

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

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

The cervix is a muscle that contract during labor.

false

The heart first begins to beat after the brain region controlling heart rate has developed.

false

Violence is the act of seeking power and attention through psychological, emotional, or physical abuse of another person.

false

Once a sperm penetrates an egg, the result is a __________, which contains ______ chromosomes.

fertilized egg, 46

At ten weeks the embryo is called (a/an) ___________?

fetus

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

inflammation

Which of the following is a nonspecific defense against pathogens?

inflammation

What part of the uterine tube is the portion closest to to the uterus and connects the uterine tube to the uterine wall?

isthmus

If fertilization does not occur what will happen to the oocyte?

it will degenerate

Which of the following is NOT a health risk due to being overweight?

lack of glucose in the blood

Which of the following is a side effect of acetaminophen?

liver damage

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

macrophage

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

medicaid

Which of the following agencies covers health care coverage for people 65 and older?

medicare

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

monte vista hospital

The embryo at eight weeks can________________.

move their jaw and point toes

Which one the of the following hormonal methods offers the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases?

no hormonal methods protect against disease

Which of the following is not a persuasive technique used in advertising?

non causality

All of the following are symptoms of heart disease except for which one?

obstructed airway

What hormone stimulates lactation, making it possible for moms to breast feed their children?

oxytocin

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

patch

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 third line of defense fights disease by

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

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

production of gametes

Which of the following nutrients is essential for the following functions: growth and development, manufacturing hormones, antibodies, enzymes, and tissues.

proteins

Small steps and setbacks are normal in the transition process. One thing you want to avoid is_______________

remaining the same because you fear change.

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

respect

Basal Metabolic Rate is the energy needed for which of the following activities:

resting/sleeping

Abuse does not include which of the following examples?

sexual and violence

Of all the hormonal methods described in the Food and Drug Administration's Birth Control Booklet, which one is the most effective in preventing pregnancy?

shot/injection

The eyes can dilate, regulate light, and even produce tears by the _______________ month.

sixth

What structure connects the epididymis to the body?

spermatic cords

Medicaid is financed jointly by the federal government and the ___________.

states

At twelve weeks, the jaw moves and you can see _______________________.

taste buds

If the vagina is like a hallway, what structure acts as a door to allow sperm to enter?

the cervix

At 6 weeks, the embryo is developing _________________ .

the diaphragm and white blood cells.

At four weeks, the embryo is developing _______________ .

the heart , liver, and brain

Which of the following is the highest level of the atmosphere?

thermosphere

A fetus can taste and smell in the womb.

true

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age.

true

Cervarix and Gardasil vaccinations are licensed, safe, and effective for females ages 9 through 26 years?

true

Growth is the primary objective for the fetus during the 3rd trimester.

true

Perspiration is a symptom of a heart attack.

true

The state of Nevada currently has both laws and policies regarding anti-bullying.

true

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

true

Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus?

tuberculosis

If your friend is in danger or going to harm themselves or others, what must you do immediately?

turn to a trusted adult

Nerve cells that are destroyed by alcohol abuse

usually cannot grow again.

What hollow, muscular tube transports the oocyte from the ovary to the uterus?

uterine tube

Genital Herpes is a (n)

virus

When does the zygote begin to divide into a blastocyst?

within 24 hours

The fetus is nourished by the __________ during the first 7 weeks and by the _______ from week 8 through birth.

yolk sac; placenta