health exam 5

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List the THREE lifestyle habits suggested by the textbook to defer the physiological declines of aging.

?

Use of alcohol that interferes with work, school, or personal relationships or that entails violations of the law is known as alcohol _______________________.

Abuse

A(n) ______________________ is persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance, despite onoing negative consequences.

Addiction

_____________________ is a progressive decline in the maximum functional level of individual cells, whole organs, and entire organisms.

Aging

STIs are spread through

All of the answers are correct.

___________________ is a fungal infection often transmitted sexually and is also called "yeast infection".

Candidiasis

An open sore most frequently located at the site of an initial syphilis infection is known as a(n) _________________.

Chancre

List the FOUR common symptoms of addiction.

Compulsion Denial Negative consequences Loss of Control

T/F A hepatitis B vaccine can treat existing hepatitis B infections.

F

T/F Allowing only professionals to perform first aid for common injuries is a form of self-care.

F

T/F Most people who try to stop smoking are successful in their first attempt.

F

T/F The major psychoactive substance in tobacco is formaldehyde.

F

T/F The number of years a person lives in relative health, free from chronic or acute illness is known as a person's lifespan.

F

________ is the virus that causes AIDS.

HIV

In which situation is it wise for Ben to seek immediate medical attention?

He feels his throat closing up after eating sushi.

Pubic __________________ are tiny blood-sucking insects that infest human pubic hair and are also called "crabs".

Lice

Use of a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended is known as drug ________________________.

Misuse

Which of the following should you do to maintain lifelong fitness and wellness?

Periodically reassess your fitness and wellness.

_________________________ age is the number of years that accurately reflection your real age based on physical, mental, and cellular function.

Physiological

List the THREE of the long-term effects of tobacco use discussed in the textbook.

Respiratory Disease Cardiovascular Disease Cancer

____________________ is knowing your body and taking appropriate action to stop progression of illness or injury.

Self-care

____________________________ is the process of revealing one's inner thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to another person.

Self-disclosure

Early symptoms of an STI are often mild and unrecognizable. What does STI stand for?

Sexually Transmitted Infection

T/F An STI is a viral or bacterial infection that is spread through intimate contact.

T

T/F Blood alcohol concentration is the ratio of alcohol to body weight.

T

T/F HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.

T

T/F People who have chlamydia are often asymptomatic (symptom-free).

T

T/F When choosing a physician, it's a good idea to consider what professional educational training they have had.

T

Carlene is 6 months pregnant and wants to continue exercising as long as she can. What is the safest form of exercise for Carlene and her baby?

Taking a yoga class twice a week

List the FOUR ways to decrease your risk of STI's that the textbook discussed.

Use protection Abstinence Avoid drugs and alcohol Avoid sharing needles

List the THREE theories of aging.

Wear and tear Cellular Genetic Mutation

While Sarah is speaking to John, he is smiling, nodding, and using positive body language to show his interest in the conversation. John's actions are an example of

active listening.

Chlamydia is treated with

antibiotic medication.

The number of years a person lives in relative health, free from chronic or acute illness is known as a person's

healthspan

Alcohol use becomes alcohol abuse when

it negatively affects social and family relationships.

The major psychoactive substance in tobacco is

nicotine.

Resumption of behavior that one is attempting to cease is known as

relapse

Once a person contracts herpes, ________ can trigger subsequent outbreaks.

stress

Blood alcohol concentration is the ratio of alcohol to

total blood volume.

An STI (sexually transmitted infection) is a(n) ________ infection spread through intimate contact.

viral or bacterial

Sarah is trying to quit smoking. After two days without cigarettes she is feeling irritable and restless. Sarah is most likely experiencing nicotine

withdrawal


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