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Health Studies is an interdisciplinary course that explores the various factors affecting the health and well-being of individuals and communities. It examines the biological, psychological, social, economic, and environmental influences on health, while considering issues such as disease prevention, health promotion, healthcare systems, ethics, and public health policy. Through theoretical study and practical application, students develop a comprehensive understanding of global and local health challenges, as well as the skills to critically analyze and address health issues across diverse populations.
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) Which of the following threatens severe weather change and the extinction of species on a global scale?
A)acid rain
B)light pollution
C)climate change
D)inorganic pesticides
Answer: C
Q2) Carla's desire to spend more time with her friends indicates that she needs to improve her level of _______________ wellness.
A)spiritual
B)interpersonal
C)emotional
D)intellectual
Answer: B
Q3) Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behavior change.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) Laughter does all of the following EXCEPT
A)aid digestion.
B)release endorphins.
C)ease pain.
D)increase blood pressure.
Answer: D
Q2) Julio likes to watch television to relax,but he often spends more time doing so than he intends.Now he has a big paper to write.How should he handle his television watching?
A)Limit his television break to 5-10 minutes.
B)Avoid turning on the television.
C)Watch just a few shows when he needs a break.
D)Surf the Internet for a few minutes insteaD.
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following statements regarding exercise and stress is TRUE?
A)A long walk can help increase blood pressure.
B)A brisk 10-minute walk can relax and energize you up to ten hours.
C)Three 45-minute walks per week can increase your sense of wellness.
D)People who exercise regularly have stronger physical responses to stress.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) Which of the following factors plays a major part in psychological disorders?
A)genetics
B)culture
C)biology
D)all of these.
Answer: D
Q2) According to Erikson,the final stage of moral development is explaining right and wrong in terms of rules.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The conflict of Erikson's first stage of development is between
A)trust and mistrust.
B)freedom and responsibility.
C)inner-directed and outer-directed behavior.
D)autonomy and shame/self-doubt.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) Couples who successfully weather the stresses of a new baby seem to have three characteristics in common.Name and describe them.
Q2) _____________ is an idealized attraction toward a loved one.
A)Infatuation
B)Passion
C)Intimacy
D)Commitment
Q3) Family rituals can best be described as
A)methods by which parents control their children.
B)ceremonies performed for religious reasons.
C)traditions that build family ties.
D)regularly repeated daily activities.
Q4) __________ is NOT a sign of an unhealthy relationship.
A)Physical or emotional abuse
B)Conflict
C)Codependency
D)Communicative withdrawal
Q5) Commitment is more of a feeling than a conscious choice.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Sex and Your Body
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Q1) Which of the following terms best describes people who feel their biological sex does not match their gender?
A)bisexual
B)transsexual
C)transvestite
D)homosexual
Q2) Male sex hormones include high levels of A)androgens.
B)estrogens.
C)progestogens.
D)endorphins.
Q3) Which of the following best describes premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
A)It occurs after age 40.
B)It occurs in emotionally unstable women.
C)It is experienced by more than half of all women.
D)It interferes with normal daily activities.
Q4) FSH triggers ovulation.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Name and describe the four phases of the human sexual response cycle.
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Chapter 6: Contraception
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Q1) In order for emergency contraception to be effective,the first dose must be taken within ____ hours of unprotected intercourse.
A)12
B)48
C)72
D)120
Q2) When using the contraceptive skin patch,women have a one-week,patch-free time each month.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The main advantage of oral contraceptives is the A)high degree of effectiveness.
B)high continuation rate.
C)low cost.
D)regularity of periods.
Q4) Surgical removal of the uterus is called A)vasectomy.
B)hysterectomy.
C)laparoscopy.
D)abortion.
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Chapter 7: Abortion
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Q1) The Supreme Court's decision in Roe v.Wade to divide pregnancy into three parts or trimesters
A)gave a woman less choice about abortion as she advanced toward full term.
B)prohibited all abortions in the third trimester.
C)permitted abortions only in the first trimester.
D)permitted abortions only during the first two trimesters.
Q2) The majority of Americans feel that the issues concerning abortion are very clear,and that there are no gray areas to be considered.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The attitudes and beliefs of the medical community in each country influence the local availability of abortion services.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is another term for miscarriage?
A)spontaneous abortion
B)induced abortion
C)aspiration abortion
D)medication abortion
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Chapter 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Q1) Male infertility is the root cause of what percentage of all infertile couples?
A)11 percent
B)26 percent
C)38 percent
D)50 percent
Q2) If an egg is not fertilized,it will last about
A)12 hours.
B)24 hours.
C)32 hours.
D)48 hours.
Q3) ____________ is a condition in which the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus.
A)Pelvic inflammatory disease
B)Endometriosis
C)Infertility
D)Ectopic pregnancy
Q4) Choose two factors in prenatal care (for example,diet,exercise,or alcohol use),and describe how they can affect the health of the mother and developing fetus.Explain the associated medical tests or lifestyle behaviors that are recommended to help support a healthy pregnancy.
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Chapter 9: Drug Misuse and Addiction
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Q1) Developing persuasive antidrug education offers little hope for solving the drug problem in the future.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Medication therapy is a relatively expensive program used in addiction treatment.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Barbiturates and other CNS depressants are used medicinally for all of the following EXCEPT
A)to treat insomniA.
B)as a sedative prior to surgery.
C)to treat anxiety.
D)to control psychoses.
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?
A)being male
B)being from a dysfunctional family
C)being a thrill-seeker
D)being an independent thinker
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Chapter 10: Alcohol Misuse and Alcoholism
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Q1) Light drinkers under 35
A)live longer than heavy drinkers but not as long as nondrinkers.
B)live longer than nondrinkers but not as long as heavy drinkers.
C)live longer than nondrinkers and heavy drinkers.
D)have slightly higher mortality rates than nondrinkers.
Q2) Overuse of alcohol often causes bleeding in the A)gastrointestinal tract.
B)cerebrum.
C)lungs.
D)vas deferens.
Q3) Consuming alcohol causes intoxication because alcohol interferes with A)neurotransmitters.
B)brain cells.
C)blood pressure.
D)blood cells.
Q4) Which of the following poses the greatest threat to Joan?
A)a nasty hangover
B)alcohol poisoning
C)disorientation
D)swimming injuries
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Chapter 11: Tobacco Use
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Q1) White or red patches that appear in the mouth as a result of using spit tobacco are called
A)leukoplakiA.
B)gingivitis.
C)dental caries.
D)oral cancer.
Q2) The average age at which Americans begin to smoke is A)11.
B)15.
C)18.
D)21.
Q3) When smoking a cigarette,the rate of absorption of chemicals into the body is
A)greatest during the last third of the cigarette.
B)greatest during the first third of the cigarette.
C)greatest when the midpoint of the cigarette is reached.
D)constant as the cigarette is smokeD.
Q4) Recent neurological studies indicate nicotine acts on the brain in much the same way as cocaine and heroin.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Saturated fats are primarily found in
A)animal food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
B)plant food sources and are solid at room temperature.
C)plant food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
D)animal food sources and are solid at room temperature.
Q2) Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.
A)True B)False
Q3) Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid. A)True B)False
Q4) The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic. A)True B)False
Q5) The liver and muscles store carbohydrates in the form of A)glucose.
B)glycogen.
C)fructose.
D)sucrose.
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Chapter 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) For maximum strength gains,hold an isometric contraction maximally for A)6 seconds.
B)15 seconds.
C)30 seconds.
D)45 seconds.
Q2) Strength training can help improve body composition by increasing muscle mass.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Serious dehydration may cause all of the following EXCEPT
A)reduced blood volume.
B)muscle cramps.
C)increased heart rate.
D)torn ligaments.
Q4) To develop cardiorespiratory endurance,you need to engage in continuous activity involving large muscle groups.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Regular exercise may prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Weight Management
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Q1) Energy density of foods refers to the number of calories per gram of weight.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What additional strategy would help Alan manage his weight?
A)quitting his part-time job
B)increasing calories from protein
C)reducing portion sizes
D)reducing calories from complex carbohydrates
Q3) Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short term weight loss.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following,EXCEPT
A)increasing muscle mass.
B)increasing resting metabolic rate.
C)building strength during exercise.
D)burning calories during the exercise itself.
Q5) Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes
A)a heart attack.
B)a stroke.
C)peripheral arterial disease.
D)arthritis.
Q2) What type of stroke is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the brain's surface resulting in bleeding into the space between the brain and the skull?
A)thrombotic
B)embolic
C)subarachnoid hemorrhage
D)transient ischemic
Q3) Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and cardiovascular disease risk.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Hypertension can be identified by several warning signs.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Cancer
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Q1) The traveling and seeding of cancer cells beyond their site of origin is called metastasis.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following statements about leukemia is TRUE?
A)Leukemia produces tumors.
B)Leukemia cells are considered malignant.
C)Leukemia cells do not proliferate.
D)Leukemia is not considered cancer.
Q3) Ovarian cancers
A)are relatively rare but have a high death rate.
B)are detectable with Pap tests.
C)decrease in incidence with age.
D)are usually found at an early stage.
Q4) The American Cancer Society recommended a yearly mammogram for women over age 40.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Define carcinogen;give four examples of carcinogens and describe how they may cause cancer.
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Chapter 17: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT considered a common allergen?
A)pollen
B)viruses
C)molds
D)insect stings
Q2) Influenza is highly contagious and spread via
A)bacteria in open wounds.
B)respiratory droplets.
C)sharing food or drink.
D)hand-to-hand contact.
Q3) White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are ______ cells.
A)helper T
B)suppressor T
C)natural killer
D)dendritic
Q4) Ebola hemorrhagic fever can spread widely because it has a long asymptomatic period following the initial infection.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Typical symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include A)lesions around the vaginA.
B)fever and chills.
C)decreased appetite,nausea,and vomiting.
D)greenish,foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
Q2) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)is a common complication of A)syphilis and herpes.
B)herpes and gonorrhea.
C)genital HPV infection and chlamydia.
D)gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Q3) The hepatitis B virus is much less contagious than HIV is.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Infants with chlamydia infection
A)acquire the infection through contact with the bacterium in the birth canal during delivery.
B)are born with congenital deformities.
C)acquire the infection during the second trimester of pregnancy.
D)are at risk for brain damage.
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) Radon is a radioactive gas found in certain soils,rocks,and natural building materials.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is an acronym for a recently introduced type of vehicle that has a high fuel economy rating?
A)SUV
B)AQI
C)HEV
D)CFC
Q3) Health risks linked to depletion of the ozone layer include cataracts and reduced immune response.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Sulfur dioxide is produced primarily by motor vehicles.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Water pollution from hazardous chemicals is a concern in the United States.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Conventional and Complementary Medicine
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Q1) Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies involve the use of electromagnetic fields to treat primarily
A)cancer.
B)diabetes.
C)arthritis.
D)heart disease.
Q2) Outdated aspirin can have an acidic odor.
A)True
B)False
Q3) People without insurance are less likely to obtain A)childhood immunizations.
B)eyeglasses.
C)treatment for chronic conditions like asthma.
D)all of these.
Q4) Indemnity health care plans offer consumers more choice of health care providers. A)True
B)False
Q5) List and explain six guidelines for helping a person self-medicate safely.
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Chapter 21: Personal Safety
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Q1) The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is
A)head injuries.
B)chest injuries.
C)spinal injuries.
D)blood loss.
Q2) Eva plans to go to a club near campus on Friday night.List at least eight strategies that can help Eva stay safe.Include strategies for avoiding assault while traveling to and from the club and strategies for avoiding sexual assault,including drug-induced date rape,while at the club.
Q3) Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of repetitive strain injury.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which one of the following statements is NOT a factor contributing to date rape?
A)There are double standards about appropriate sexual behavior.
B)Some men have an androgynous view of sexuality.
C)Some males and females perceive romantic behavior differently.
D)Some males have a hostile attitude toward women.
Q5) List and briefly describe two types of emergency rescue techniques.
Q6) List at least ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.
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Chapter 22: Aging: A Vital Process
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Q1) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Regular physical activity can fend off sarcopenia.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The most serious potential consequence of menopause is A)memory loss.
B)joint discomfort.
C)bone fractures.
D)tooth decay.
Q4) A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n) A)gerontologist.
B)geriatrician.
C)ageologist.
D)oncologist.
Q5) Identify and explain the two most common forms of government financial and medical aid offered to Americans who are retired and over age 65.
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Chapter 23: Dying and Death
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Q1) What nearly universal piece of identification can be used to identify organ donors in many states?
A)library card
B)driver's license
C)Social Security card
D)military ID
Q2) Which of the following statements about a will is FALSE?
A)Making a will is a basic task everyone should attend to when planning for death.
B)Once a will is established,it cannot be legally altered or changed.
C)Dying without having made a will can cause unnecessary hardship for survivors.
D)A majority of Americans die without leaving a will.
Q3) It is not unusual for a very young child to think of death as something that is reversible.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The most notorious example of involuntary euthanasia is the medical killing program of the Nazi regime.
A)True
B)False
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