Human Sexuality Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of human sexuality from biological, psychological, cultural, and social perspectives. Topics covered include sexual development, anatomy and physiology, gender roles, sexual orientation, relationships, communication, sexual health, and contemporary issues in sexuality. The course encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of their own values and attitudes while promoting respect for diversity and responsible decision-making related to sexual behavior.
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Connect Core Concepts in Health Brief 14th Edition by Paul M. Insel
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Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Health
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Q1) Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behavior change.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q3) Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of _______________ wellness.
A)environmental
B)intellectual
C)spiritual
D)occupational
Answer: A
Q4) Prior to the twentieth century,a person was most likely to die of a chronic disease.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge
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Q1) The first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress is to
A)design your plan.
B)identify your stressors.
C)seek professional help.
D)investigate support groups.
Answer: B
Q2) About 90 percent of all headaches are
A)tension headaches.
B)migraines.
C)cluster headaches.
D)sinus headaches.
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following systems are responsible for your body's physical response to stressors?
A)cardiovascular and respiratory
B)nervous and endocrine
C)digestive and lymph
D)muscular and skeletal
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Psychological Health
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Q1) A neurotransmitter that seems to be important in the treatment of depression is A)serotonin.
B)acetylcholine.
C)dopamine.
D)leutine.
Answer: A
Q2) Posttraumatic stress disorder can be diagnosed immediately after a person undergoes an especially traumatic event.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) For some,self-help can be very useful.This approach features
A)ignoring self-defeating actions and ideas.
B)becoming more passive in their everyday lives.
C)raising self-esteem by counteracting negative thoughts.
D)avoiding objects and people that are feareD.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication
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Q1) Having the conviction that you are always right is harmless competitiveness.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Mindfulness can be cultivated by
A)speeding up our thought process.
B)planning and thinking ahead.
C)concentrating on multiple tasks.
D)maximizing awareness of ourselves.
Q3) Commitment is based on
A)the level of romance in a relationship.
B)conscious choice.
C)the amount of sexual intimacy in a relationship.
D)feelings and emotions.
Q4) A common issue that can hurt a relationship is expecting
A)your partner to change.
B)that your partner loves you.
C)physical and emotional intimacy.
D)that you can trust your partner.
Q5) Argue for or against same sex-marriages using only facts.(Do not give opinions. )
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Chapter 5: Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) Which of the following best describes aging male syndrome?
A)It usually begins at 50.
B)It occurs over a shorter period than menopause.
C)It may involve loss of muscle mass and increase in fat mass.
D)It cannot be alleviated with medical treatment.
Q2) The most extreme form of sexual coercion is
A)seduction.
B)harassment.
C)solicitation.
D)rape.
Q3) People who identify as bisexual
A)are attracted to both men and women.
B)used to like one gender but now like another.
C)cannot decide which gender they really like.
D)have markedly low sexual desire.
Q4) Which of the following forms of commercial sex involves physical contact?
A)pornography
B)prostitution
C)cybersex
D)online porn
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Chapter 6: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch is worn for ________ before being replaced.
A)3 days
B)1 week
C)2 weeks
D)1 month
Q2) The vaginal contraceptive ring prevents pregnancy in the same manner as the diaphragm.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements about male sterilization is TRUE?
A)The procedure has significantly higher risk for physical complications than does female sterilization.
B)It requires another form of birth control to be used until a sperm-free sample of ejaculate is obtained.
C)It is immediately effective.
D)It is performed under general anesthesia.
Q4) Surgical birth control methods are considered permanent.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Drug Misuse and Addiction
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Q1) People who are under the influence of drugs are at greater risk of injury than those who are not under the influence of drugs.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When Tomas does not drink alcohol,he experiences tremors and shaking.He is experiencing A)tolerance.
B)dependence.
C)adjustment.
D)withdrawal.
Q3) Identify four of the representative groups of psychoactive drugs described in your text.For each,briefly describe the major effects of drugs in the group,and give two specific examples of drugs that fall into the category.
Q4) Perhaps the most well-known medication for drug abuse is A)morphine. B)codeine.
C)methadone.
D)Xanax.
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Chapter 8: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Which of the following statements about tobacco and addiction is true?
A)Nicotine is psychologically addictive,but evidence shows that it is not physically addictive.
B)Because of genetics,some people become physically addicted to nicotine while others do not.
C)Young people who start smoking become addicted,but people who start smoking as adults do not.
D)Some researchers believe nicotine is the most physically addictive of all drugs.
Q2) Sleeping speeds up the rate of alcohol metabolization.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following poses the greatest threat to Joan?
A)a nasty hangover
B)alcohol poisoning
C)disorientation
D)swimming injuries
Q4) The majority of deaths due to alcohol are caused by alcohol-related accidents.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of A)calcium. B)phosphorus.
C)zinC. D)iron.
Q3) Individuals with diabetes benefit from a diet that is low in simple sugars and complex carbohydrates.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The refinement of whole grains transforms brown rice into white rice.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Food irradiation
A)is currently approved only for red meat.
B)utilizes radioactive materials.
C)does not require special labeling.
D)reduces spoilage of treated foods.
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Chapter 10: Exercise for Health and Fitness
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Q1) The ability of the body to perform prolonged,large-muscle,dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity is
A)anaerobic capacity.
B)adaptive capacity.
C)cardiorespiratory endurance.
D)cardiorespiratory capacity.
Q2) For people who need to prevent weight gain,lose weight,or maintain weight loss,30 minutes of physical activity per day may not be enough.
A)True
B)False
Q3) For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?
A)head and eye injuries
B)broken bones
C)a pulled ligament
D)minor cuts and scrapes
Q4) Any person planning to begin a fitness program should first have a medical exam.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Weight Management
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Q1) The greater the amount of muscle mass,the
A)higher the body's set point.
B)higher the resting metabolic rate.
C)more fat is needed in the diet.
D)easier it is to gain weight.
Q2) The hormone leptin is believed to
A)let the brain know the size of the body's fat stores.
B)cause the development of secondary sex characteristics.
C)cause the heart to beat faster and energy to rise.
D)increase the blood sugar level.
Q3) Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate,low-fat,or high-protein diets have flooded the market.Give one con for each of these three dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.
Q4) The concept of energy balance refers to the need to balance
A)physical activity with resting metabolism.
B)body weight with body composition.
C)calories consumed with calories burned.
D)body image and body composition.
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Chapter 12: Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Risk factors for oral cancer include
A)cigarette and cigar smoking.
B)excess alcohol consumption.
C)use of spit tobacco.
D)all of these.
Q2) The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is A)pneumoniA.
B)hepatitis.
C)HPV.
D)strep throat.
Q3) The most dangerous form of skin cancer is A)melanomA.
B)squamous cell carcinoma.
C)basal cell carcinoma.
D)dysplasia.
Q4) All of the following may result from a stroke EXCEPT A)memory loss.
B)hormonal imbalances.
C)language deficits.
D)paralysis.
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Chapter 13: Immunity and Infection
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Q1) All diagnosed cases of AIDS must be reported to public health authorities.
A)True
B)False
Q2) People can become infected with HIV and pass the infection on to a sexual partner without ever having symptoms.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When the body responds to a relatively harmless substance as if it were a dangerous pathogen and mounts an immune response,this response is called A)passive immunity.
B)active immunity.
C)pathogenesis.
D)an allergic reaction.
Q4) Streptococcus and staphylococcus are examples of A)fungi.
B)bacteria.
C)viruses.
D)parasites.
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Chapter 14: Environmental Health
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Q1) Ozone loss increases the risk of A)skin cancer.
B)arthritis.
C)hearing loss.
D)birth defects.
Q2) Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of A)combustion of fossil fuels.
B)water pollution.
C)acid rain.
D)the destruction of the ozone layer.
Q3) An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following EXCEPT A)limiting the use of air conditioning.
B)staying within the speed limit.
C)avoiding quick starts.
D)keeping tires slightly underinflateD.
Q4) Key greenhouse gases include all of the following EXCEPT A)helium.
B)carbon dioxide.
C)chlorofluorocarbons.
D)methane.
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Chapter 15: Conventional and Complimentary Medicine
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Q1) A majority of botanically based therapies are sold as dietary supplements.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following statements about botanicals is TRUE?
A)The majority of botanical products are sold as FDA-approved pharmaceuticals.
B)FDA inspections ensure that botanicals are free from contaminants.
C)There is no evidence of any potentially serious drug-herb interaction.
D)Well-designed clinical studies have been conducted on a number of botanicals.
Q3) Michelle is concerned about the medication her doctor has prescribed for treatment of her ailment.What questions should she ask her physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of her treatment?
Q4) Which of the following is a primary treatment method used in traditional Chinese medicine?
A)bloodletting
B)herbal remedies
C)chiropractic
D)surgery
Q5) List and explain six guidelines for helping a person self-medicate safely.
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Chapter 16: Personal Safety
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Q1) The use of electronic communications to stalk another person is known as A)cyberwatching.
B)spamming.
C)cyberstalking.
D)electrostalking.
Q2) Parents who abuse their children tend to
A)have high socioeconomic status.
B)believe in physical forms of punishment.
C)have high self-esteem.
D)have strong marriages.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?
A)the Heimlich maneuver
B)conflict resolution
C)artificial respiration
D)cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Q4) Among women,the leading cause of workplace death is A)severe lacerations.
B)homicide.
C)electrocution.
D)crushing injuries.
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Chapter 17: The Challenge of Aging
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Q1) Women are more likely to be at a financial disadvantage during retirement than are men.Which one of the following is NOT a contributing factor?
A)Women have,on average,lower lifetime incomes than men.
B)Women are less likely to be covered by pension plans.
C)Women are less likely to develop chronic conditions not covered by health insurance.
D)Women are less likely to invest in retirement plans.
Q2) A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so is
A)an attorney.
B)a proxy.
C)a spouse.
D)a parent.
Q3) The term that means "having made no legal will" is
A)intestate.
B)testator.
C)probate.
D)surrogacy.
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