Contemporary Health Issues
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Course Introduction
Contemporary Health Issues explores current challenges and emerging trends affecting individual and public health in todays society. The course examines topics such as chronic diseases, mental health, substance abuse, nutrition, global pandemics, environmental health threats, healthcare access, and the impact of technology on health. Students engage in critical analysis of health policies, prevention strategies, and cultural influences on health behaviors, fostering an understanding of how social, economic, and political factors influence health outcomes globally and locally.
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Your Health Today Choices in a Changing Society 6th Edition by Michael L. Teague
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Chapter 1: Self,Family,and Community
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Q1) Most ethnic and racial minority populations in the U.S.have significantly higher ________ risk factors,such as high-fat diets,lack of exercise,and more exposure to environmental toxins.
Answer: lifestyle
Q2) The purpose of making a clinical study double-blind is to A) reduce researcher bias.
B) guarantee the results.
C) disguise the study's sponsors.
D) make the results depend on the outcomes of other studies.
Answer: A
Q3) The tightly-coiled molecule within the nucleus of a cell that contains an entire set of genetic instructions is called deoxyribonucleic acid,or ________. Answer: DNA
Q4) Most genetic disorders are caused by single-gene mutations.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q5) The Transtheoretical Model is also referred to as the ________ Model.
Answer: Stages of Change
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Stress
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Q1) "Executive functions" of the brain,including planning and organizing,are not fully developed until the early- to mid-20s.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Kristi's friends all describe her as cool and not easily frustrated.Kristi most likely has which type of personality type?
A) Type A
B) Type B
C) Type C
D) Type D
Answer: B
Q3) Which part of the brain activates the stress response?
A) corticoid
B) cerebral cortex
C) parasympathetic nervous system
D) hypothalamus
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Social Connections
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Q1) One of the most consistent research findings is that spiritually involved persons stay healthier and live longer.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The purpose of service learning is to integrate community service with academic study by enriching learning,teaching civic responsibility,and strengthening communities.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Behaviors and characteristics considered appropriate for a male or female in a particular culture is called one's
A) sex.
B) gender.
C) orientation.
D) gender identity.
Answer: B
Q4) The ________ is the unspoken message sent or received in communication. Answer: metamessage
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Chapter 4: Sleep
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Q1) A sleep ________ can be used at home to monitor sleeping habits,including the times you go to bed,awaken during the night,and wake up in the morning.
Q2) The disorder called ________ is characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep.
Q3) In a newly identified sleep disorder called ________ syndrome,affected people are awake when they eat.They binge eat late at night,have difficulty falling asleep,repeatedly awaken during the night and eat again,and then eat very little the next day.
Q4) Chronic insomnia is usually rather simple to treat.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Most of an individual's deep sleep takes place in the first third of the night.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Because alcohol is a depressant,it prevents REM from occurring until most of it has been absorbed.After absorption,vivid dreams are more likely.Sleep experts call this the alcohol ________ effect.
Q7) Scientists have distinguished two main types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea and ________ sleep apnea.
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Chapter 5: Nutrition
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Q1) The ________ Macronutrient Distribution Range is the amount of a particular nutrient an individual can consume without risking chronic disease.
Q2) Of the following individuals,who needs the least protein?
A) Derek, a 300-pound manager
B) Christian, a 60-pound seven-year-old
C) Michelle, a 140-pound mother-to-be
D) Scott, a 175-pound farmer
Q3) Water regulates body temperature and carries waste products out of the body.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Vitamins A,D,E,and K are ________-soluble vitamins.
Q5) Which of the following statements is true regarding food allergies?
A) Most food reactions are caused by food allergies.
B) Shellfish and fruits are not common allergenic foods.
C) Food allergies affect adults more than children.
D) Food allergies cause life-threatening reactions in many people.
Q6) Artificial sweeteners are generally considered safe if consumed in recommended amounts.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Fitness
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Q1) The type of stretching known as ________ stretching is an exercise that includes bouncing movements to increase the range of motion.
Q2) Stretching is very important in preventing injuries,reducing muscle tension,and promoting flexibility.Which of the following is NOT one of the popular stretching techniques for exercise?
A) ballistic
B) proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
C) static
D) duration
Q3) People who sit for long periods of time are at a higher risk for heart disease,diabetes,and premature death.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Aerobic fitness has been shown to prevent or slow down the loss of cognitive functions associated with advancing age.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Muscular ________ is the capacity of a muscle to exert force repeatedly over a period of time.
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Chapter 7: Body Weight and Body Composition
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Q1) John weighs 242 pounds and has a body mass index of 26; John is considered A) normal weight.
B) overweight.
C) obese.
D) Not enough information is provided.
Q2) Recognizing obesity as a chronic degenerative condition may help individuals,health insurance companies,and health care providers move away from the current "________" mentality.
Q3) The "yo-yo dieting" effect of repeated cycles in which a person loses weight only to be followed by new gain in weight is referred to as ________.
Q4) The ________ of food is an estimate of the energy required to process the food one eats.This energy is used in chewing and digesting the food one eats,and in absorbing,transporting,metabolizing,and storing the energy and nutrients one gets from food.
Q5) Chronic stress can increase the amount of fat that is deposited in the abdomen.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Abdominal fat (also called ________ fat)is a disadvantage because it breaks down more easily and enters the blood stream more readily.
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Chapter 8: Body Image
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Q1) Which of the following statements about eating disorders and puberty is FALSE?
A) Eating disorders are most likely to develop during puberty, when hormonal changes cause changes in body shape and composition.
B) The timing of puberty plays a role in the development of body appreciation.
C) Male body fat naturally increases during puberty in response to hormones.
D) Female body fat naturally increases during puberty in response to hormones.
Q2) People with binge-eating disorder eat much more slowly than normal in order to savor all their food.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Inappropriate methods of keeping weight low associated with bulimia nervosa include all of the following EXCEPT
A) vomiting.
B) laxatives.
C) excessive exercise.
D) extremely low food intake.
Q4) The terms disordered eating and eating disorder both describe the same behavior.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) People who drink heavily in a relatively short time are vulnerable to a potentially fatal elevation of the blood alcohol concentration called ________ alcohol intoxication.
Q2) There are two main lines of defense for maintaining prolonged abstinence from smoking: avoiding high-risk situations,and developing ________ mechanisms.
Q3) Alcohol is associated with a number of cancers,particularly cancers of the head and neck,digestive tract,and breast.
A)True
B)False
Q4) College binge drinkers are more likely to meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria for alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence 10 years after college.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Smoking reduces the effectiveness of some medications,particularly anti-anxiety drugs and penicillin.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Alcohol is a central nervous system ________.
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Chapter 10: Drugs
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Q1) Which drugs have effects similar to the response evoked during the fight-or-flight reaction?
A) stimulants
B) depressants
C) opiates
D) inhalants
Q2) The effects of a drug are influenced by the characteristics of the situation or environment where the drug was taken.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Hallucinogens produce intensification and distortion of visual and auditory perception.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The natural and synthetic derivatives that have a long history of medical use as pain relievers and treatment for diarrhea and dehydration are known as ________.
Q5) One indication of physiological dependence is ________,which is a reduced sensitivity to the effects of a drug.
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Chapter 11: Sexual Health
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Q1) The period of three to seven years that precedes menopause,when women begin to experience symptoms of hormonal fluctuations,is called
A) menses.
B) viropause.
C) menarche.
D) perimenopause.
Q2) Which of the following statements about condom use is true?
A) Condoms provide complete protection against all STIs.
B) Male condoms are usually made of thin polyurethane.
C) Male condoms are fitted over the penis before erection.
D) Condom use provides a barrier against penile, vaginal, or anal discharges and genital lesions or sores.
Q3) An alternative sexual response for women,especially in long-term relationships,suggests that sexual arousal commonly precedes sexual ________.
Q4) The use of dental dams during oral sex to prevent transmission of bacteria and viruses has not been proven effective.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Reproductive Choices
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Q1) The transmission of an infection or disease from mother to child during pregnancy and delivery is referred to as ________ transmission.
Q2) The set of contraceptive methods referred to as ________ methods,such as condoms,attempt to physically separate the sperm from the female reproductive tract.
Q3) The sterilization procedure for women is called ________,a procedure in which a physician makes an incision in a woman's abdomen and then ties or clips the fallopian tubes.
Q4) Several medical options are available for couples or women with infertility,including ________,which are medications used to promote ovulation and regulate hormones.
Q5) In general,the longer an adult woman waits to become pregnant,the higher the risk that she will have difficulties getting pregnant. A)True B)False
Q6) The strong emotional bond that develops between an infant and its primary caregivers is known as _______.
Q7) Currently,the most common method of elective abortion is ________ abortion.
Q8) The period from week 8 to birth is called the ________ period.
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Chapter 13: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) If a microorganism causes an illness in a human,then the organism is called an infectious agent,or ________.
Q2) Drug resistant tuberculosis is a serious concern among at-risk populations.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is NOT an example from the parasite category?
A) helminths
B) ectoparasites
C) protozoa
D) fungi
Q4) Which of the following statements regarding hepatitis B and hepatitis C is FALSE?
A) Hepatitis B and C cause inflammation of the liver.
B) A vaccine is currently available to prevent hepatitis
C) Transmission of hepatitis C requires introduction directly into the bloodstream.
D) Hepatitis B can be transmitted by sexual intercourse.
Q5) The ________ outbreak in 2003 occurred due to international travelers.
Q6) Since the first case was diagnosed in 1981,more than 20 million people have died from ________.
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Chapter 14: Cardiovascular Disease,Diabetes,and Chronic Lung Diseases
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding differences between men and women with heart disease is FALSE?
A) If a woman has a heart attack, she is less likely than a man to die from it.
B) Women are more likely to have no symptoms prior to a heart attack.
C) Women are more likely to delay seeking treatment.
D) Health providers may be less likely to think about heart disease in women than in men.
Q2) Over the last 30 years,the death rate from cardiovascular disease has increased. A)True B)False
Q3) A(n)________,often called a heart attack,is the result of a complete blockage of a heart vessel,resulting in a lack of blood to the heart muscle with resulting death of the heart tissue.
Q4) When you breathe,air travels down your ________ and enters your lungs through the bronchial tubes.
Q5) Infection may play a role in cardiovascular disease. A)True B)False
Q6) An irregular or disorganized heart beat is called a(n)________.
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Chapter 15: Cancer
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Q1) A(n)________ is a low-dose X-ray used to detect breast cancer in women over age 40; it has been shown to decrease the number of women dying from breast cancer.
Q2) Recommended ways of reducing sun exposure include staying out of the sun during midday (10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.),wearing protective clothing (including a hat to shade the face and neck,long sleeves,and long pants),and using sunscreen with a sun protective factor (SPF)of ________ or higher.
A) 5
B) 15
C) 25
D) 45
Q3) The strongest risk factor for ovarian cancer is family history.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A gene that drives a cell to grow and divide regardless of signals from surrounding cells is called a(n)________.
Q5) A cancer is said to be ________ if it grows slowly and is unlikely to spread.
Q6) Radiation,chemicals,and mistakes in ________,the process of a cell making a copy of itself (DNA),all can cause changes in DNA.
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Chapter 16: Injury and Violence
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Q1) Incest is a form of sexual coercion.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Violence directed against persons or property for the purpose of instilling fear and helplessness is called
A) a hate crime.
B) terrorism.
C) incivility.
D) hate speech.
Q3) Homicide is the leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 54.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which law requires colleges and universities receiving federal funding to disclose information about crime on and around their campus?
A) Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act
B) Campus Crime Reporting Act
C) Gun-Free Schools Act
D) Assault Victims' Bill of Rights Act
Q5) Sexual activity between family members is called ________.
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Chapter 17: Complementary and Integrative Medicine
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Q1) Because of its high level of health care spending,the United States has the best life expectancy rate of the industrialized countries.
A)True
B)False
Q2) All of the following are considered energy therapies EXCEPT
A) acupuncture
B) magnet therapy
C) therapeutic touch
D) hypnotherapy
Q3) Advertisements for medical products that are targeted toward the consumer are ________ advertisements,in contrast to advertisements for medical products that are targeted toward the physician or other health provider.
Q4) Hypnosis has been found to A) enhance immune functioning.
B) reduce the chronic pain associated with cancer.
C) lower blood pressure.
D) shorten the course and severity of the common cold.
Q5) A(n)________ medical system is a comprehensive group of practices based on a common philosophy.
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Chapter 18: Environmental Issues
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Q1) The success of family planning programs in developing nations has been mixed.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Water not used by plants or carried as surface water into lakes or rivers slowly sinks into ground ________,giant underground water reservoirs.
Q3) Scientists estimate that only 0.014 percent of the earth's water is readily available for human use.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The 1974 ________ Drinking Water Act established many health standards for drinking water.
Q5) The atmosphere is the whole mass of air surrounding the earth.The innermost layer of atmosphere is called the ________,or lower atmosphere.
Q6) The colorless,odorless radioactive gas that is the natural byproduct of uranium and radium in the soil is ________.
Q7) One of the hazardous components of air pollution is ________,particles or droplets of dust,soot,oil,metals,or other compounds suspended in the air.
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