Chapter 11 Health/Wellness
Which organ produces insulin?
-pancreas
Women can lose up to what percentage of bone mass in the first five to seven years after menopause?
20%
At what age does rheumatoid arthritis typically appear?
25 to 40
Smoking, eating poorly, and not exercising are the underlying causes of over ________% of deaths in the United States.
35
Consistent physical activity plus a healthy diet can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly
60%
Which of the following statements is true regarding gestational diabetes?
After the mother gives birth, her glucose usually returns to normal levels
________ is a group of joint diseases.
Arthritis
________ is the leading cause of disability in the United States.
Arthritis
Which of the following statements is true regarding osteoporosis?
Bone density can be improved with regular, weight-bearing exercise
________ is the fastest growing chronic disease in America.
Diabetes
________ causes bones to become thin.
Osteoporosis
________ causes the body's immune system to attack the joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis
________ transports calcium from the digestive tract to the bones.
Vitamin D
For which of the following age groups is the need for calcium the highest?
adolescents
Emphysema destroys the
alveoli
The device used to open restricted airways in people with asthma is
an inhaler
Which of the following is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, with over 100 other conditions that fall within its category?
arthritis
In which lung disease do air passages to and within the lungs "overreact" to smoke or other triggers?
asthma
Which of the following is a chronic condition, as opposed to a chronic disease?
back pain
John smokes, is sedentary, has a BMI of 30, and is Asian American. Which of these factors decreases his risk for diabetes?
being Asian American
In type 2 diabetes
body cells become resistant to insulin
The little projections created by bone grinding on bone are known as
bone spurs
In asthma, which of the following becomes inflamed and mucus-filled?
bronchial tubes
Increased intake of which of the following can help prevent osteoporosis?
calcium
Osteoarthritis involves breakdown of the ________.
cartilage
According to research, which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to develop type 2 diabetes?
caucasions
Which disease involves inflammation of the bronchi?
chronic bronchitis
The fourth leading cause of death in the United States is ________.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Which of the following is a group of lung diseases?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Gestational diabetes can increase the risk of
developing type 2 diabetes
Which of the following is primarily caused by smoking?
emphysema
A common symptom of uncontrolled diabetes is
excessive thirst
While running outdoors during a winter morning, John began to experience wheezing and shortness of breath. These are most likely symptoms of
exercise-induced asthma
Risk for chronic diseases can be reduced by which of the following behaviors?
following a healthy diet
Type 2 diabetes can often be controlled by
following a prescribed diet
Which of the following can lead to chronic bronchitis?
frequent wood-burning fireplace use
Which type of diabetes develops as a result of pregnancy?
gestational
A condition involving elevated levels of glucose is which of the following?
hyperglycemia
Which of the following is a symptom of chronic bronchitis?
increased mucus
Osteoporosis can cause which of the following?
increased risk for fractures
Diabetes is characterized by the inability to properly produce or use
insulin
Which tissue is damaged by sustained high blood glucose levels?
nerve
Hyperglycemia can damage which of the following?
nerves
Which of the following increases a person's risk for developing osteoarthritis?
obesity
According to statistics, ________ of all Americans born after 2000 could develop diabetes by 2050.
one third
A condition of diminished bone mass is called
osteopenia
A woman is at greatest risk for osteoporosis when she is
post-menopausal
Sleep deprivation
reduces immune function
Which type of carbohydrates reduce your cells' sensitivity to insulin?
refined
Your aunt is concerned about developing osteoporosis. Which type of exercise would you advise her to practice to reduce her risk of developing this condition?
resistance training
Which of the following diseases is an autoimmune disorder?
rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following can trigger an asthma attack?
strenuous exercise
Blood glucose levels in a type 1 diabetic can be affected by
stress levels
Which of the following would be the best form of exercise to engage in to reduce the risk of developing arthritis?
swimming
Osteoarthritis can affect ________.
the hips
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease involving insulin production?
type 1 diabetes
The majority of adult Americans with diabetes have which form?
type 2
Which of the following joint symptoms can be used to distinguish rheumatoid arthritis from osteoarthritis?
warmth to the touch
Which of the following increases a woman's risk for osteoporosis?
weighing less than 110 lbs
