final exam 11 (test)

parasitic STD causing genital irritation and mild discharge

trichomoniasis

The condition of the environment affects its inhabitants. true false

true

What type of infection cannot be treated with antibiotics?

viral

Which of the following is a benefit of sexual abstinence? Select all that apply.

wellness

Which of the following government programs is responsible for reducing the number of uninsured Americans?

ACA

In the United States, what is the main federal agency for the promotion of public health and welfare?

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

can cause genital warts or cervical cancer

HPV

Which of the following government programs is responsible for reducing the number of uninsured Americans?

PPACA

Alcohol is _____.

a depressant

Physical dependence is marked by _____.

a state of mental and physical abnormality when a drug is withdrawn

The --- immune system consists of cellular immunity and humoral immunity.

adaptive

The leading cause of motor vehicle accidents is _____.

alcohol consumption

fight invading bacteria by either slowing their multiplication or by destroying them

antibiotics

is a combination of gases that surrounds and protects the earth.

atmosphere

means that the waste will decompose naturally without causing harm to the environment.

biodegradable

The disease characterized by the unrestrained growth of abnormal cells in or on tissues of the body is known as:

cancer

What type of immunity uses helper cells and killer cells to identify and destroy abnormal cells?

cellular

similar to gonorrhea but more likely to be carried unknowingly

chlamydia

heart disease is the result of reduced blood flow to the heart caused by the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries.

coronary

pubic lice that cause itching

crabs

reduce the activity of the central nervous system

depressants

The decision to engage in sexual activities as a teen can have which of the following consequences? Select all that apply.

depression parenthood STD's embarrassment

A healthy watershed helps to prevent

floods and erosion

untreatable STD causing periodic outbreaks of blisters

genital herpes

can cause burning urination and infertility

gonorrhea

naturally occurring or synthetically produced drugs that can cause hallucinations

hallucinogens

wastes are dangerous and must be disposed of in a special manner.

hazardous

What condition is characterized by the inflammation of the liver and other tissues that can be caused by a viral infection or drug abuse?

hepatitus

Select all that apply. Disease is the improper functioning of the body brought about by which of the following?

heredity infection diet the environment

What kind of immunity depends upon the production of disease specific antibodies to destroy harmful bacteria?

humoral immunity

The continuous movement of water between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere is known as:

hydrological cycle

The contraction of infectious diseases can be avoided by practicing good --- , avoiding contact with --- , and boosting your immune system with immunizations.

hygiene---vectors

What is the leading cause of water contamination in countries without water treatment plants?

improperly managed sewage

The --- immune system consists of the skin, protective secretions, the inflammatory response, and phagocytes.

innate

A location where waste can be deposited in thin layers which are then compacted and covered with soil:

landfill

stop the transmission of pain impulses to the brain and spinal cord by preventing the perception of pain

non-narcotic analgesics

Which of the following is a common consequence of teenage pregnancy?

premature delivery discontinued education poverty

What is the only cure for the common cold and the flu?

rest

Most natural --- waste is recycled by the process of decay.

solid

increase the activity of the central nervous system

stimulants

can cause sores, rashes, dementia, or blindness

syphilis

Medicine is:

the art and science of treating and preventing disease

What was the motivating factor behind Theodore Roosevelt's conservationist ideas?

to preserve the health of mankind

reduce the physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety by reducing brain activity

tranquilizers