Introduction to Health
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Health offers students a foundational understanding of the concepts that shape personal and community health. The course explores the physical, mental, and social dimensions of health, emphasizing the interrelationships between lifestyle choices, disease prevention, and overall well-being. Key topics include nutrition, fitness, stress management, substance use, healthcare systems, and health literacy. Through discussions, case studies, and interactive activities, students develop skills to make informed health decisions, advocate for healthy behaviors, and recognize the impact of cultural, societal, and environmental factors on health outcomes.
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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) Heart disease is an example of a multifactorial illness.Which of the following does NOT support this statement?
A) Both smoking tobacco and having high blood pressure increase the risk for heart disease.
B) First-degree relatives have a six-fold increase in their risk for heart disease.
C) Genetic screening and information may lead an individual to modify his or her environmental risk factors to prevent the disease from developing.
D) Random error in the formation of ovum or sperm causes heart disease.
Answer: D
Q2) For some types of behaviors,the maintenance stage of the Stages of Change Model can be an ongoing,lifelong process.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Often someone will have to try several times to make a change before it sticks.A backslide into a former health state is known as a(n)_______.
Answer: relapse
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Stress
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Q1) According to Kübler-Ross,when a person believes he or she is in the process of dying,he/she passes through five stages.Which of the following is the linear order originally presented by Kübler-Ross?
A) anger; denial and isolation; bargaining; depression; acceptance
B) denial and isolation; bargaining; depression; anger; acceptance
C) denial and isolation; anger; bargaining; depression; acceptance
D) depression; bargaining; anger; denial and isolation; acceptance
Answer: C
Q2) As many as 90 percent of those who commit suicide have a mental disorder.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Depressive and bipolar disorders are classified as ________ disorders. Answer: mood
Q4) Studies suggest that people involved in religion at the end of life tend to be less anxious about death than those who are less religiously involved.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Social Connections
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Q1) Individuals that are ________ experience emotional and sexual attraction to members of the same sex.
Answer: homosexual
Q2) Donating money is associated with the same health benefits as volunteer work that involves direct contact.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The dynamic balance between stability and change in both couple and family relationships is known as ________.
Answer: flexibility
Q4) The percentage of Americans who marry and live together as married couples has continuously declined over the years.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q5) When you are the listener in a conversation,the most important thing you can do is ________.
Answer: listen
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Chapter 4: Sleep
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Q1) Dave lies in bed for a full hour each night before falling asleep and then proceeds to wake up multiple times throughout the night.He most likely has what sleep disorder?
A) sleep apnea
B) night terrors
C) insomnia
D) night eating syndrome
Q2) Which of the following statements about prescription sleep medication is true?
A) The National Sleep Foundation considers imidazopyridines the best prescriptive sleeping aids.
B) Sleep experts agree that today's sleep medications at higher doses are not addictive.
C) Most sleep medications prescribed today are barbiturates.
D) Imidazopyridines are safe to use over a long period without physician consultation.
Q3) 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.
Q4) Stage ________ NREM sleep is a transitional,light sleep-a relaxed half-awake stage.
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Chapter 5: Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true about fiber?
A) Fiber is best obtained through pills and other fiber supplements.
B) Increases in daily fiber intake should be gradual.
C) Consuming excessive fiber can increase vitamin absorption.
D) The typical American diet provides about 25g of fiber a day.
Q2) Nutrient ________ is the proportion of vitamins and minerals to total calories in food.
Q3) Which of the following common practices creates the greatest risk of transmitting foodborne illnesses?
A) placing cold foods in a refrigerator immediately after grocery shopping
B) defrosting meat and poultry at room temperature
C) microwaving foods to 165° F before serving
D) washing raw produce
Q4) 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.
Q5) The fats that are liquid at room temperature and semisolid or solid when refrigerated are ________ fats.
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Chapter 6: Fitness
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Q1) Krista is a softball catcher in Texas.Which of the following is NOT one of the key strategies Krista would use to prevent excessive increases in body temperature and heat disorders?
A) drinking plenty of fluids before exercise
B) skin wetting
C) dressing in several thin layers of clothes
D) drinking plenty of fluids during exercise
Q2) Which of the following statements regarding warm-ups and cool-downs is FALSE?
A) A minimum of 5 to 10 minutes should be devoted to cool-down.
B) Suggested warm-up exercises include a low-intensity version of the exercise you are about to engage in.
C) When you continue light activity for a cool-down, blood vessels gradually return to their normal smaller diameter.
D) Taking a hot shower immediately after a main exercise program effectively aids in cool-down and blood flow return to the heart.
Q3) Physical activity has been shown to have little influence on mood.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Muscle mass growth is influenced by the hormone ________.
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Chapter 7: Body Weight and Body Composition
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Q1) Every year,"new and improved" _______ diets seduce consumers despite the fact that their safety and effectiveness are often unproven.
Q2) In 2014,no state in the United States had a prevalence rate of obesity less than 20 percent.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements about weight in the different phases of life is true?
A) Childhood obesity is not a strong determinant for adult obesity.
B) Girls experience an increase in body fat during puberty.
C) Weight gained in early pregnancy always recedes following birth.
D) Middle age is often a time of weight maintenance.
Q4) For individuals,achieving a healthy body weight for life depends mainly on A) lifestyle.
B) environment.
C) economic status.
D) access to health care.
Q5) Disorders of the ________,which is located in the neck and produces a hormone that is involved in metabolism,can be associated with weight gain or loss.
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Chapter 8: Body Image
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Q1) Which is a complication resulting from anorexia nervosa that is considered irreversible?
A) muscle weakness
B) slow or irregular heartbeats
C) bone loss
D) swollen legs
Q2) Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is FALSE?
A) It is characterized by a preoccupation with a defect in appearance.
B) The preoccupation can be about a wholly imagined defect or an exaggerated concern about a slight defect.
C) The preoccupation causes significant distress.
D) A person who suffers from this disorder will seek out relationships or social situations in order to stop thinking about his or her appearance.
Q3) Girls who go through puberty before their peers and boys who go through puberty after their peers express more body dissatisfaction.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The word ________ is of Greek origin and means "lack of appetite."
Q5) Female body fat naturally ________ during puberty in response to hormones.
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Chapter 9: Alcohol and Tobacco
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Q1) Which population group tends to drink very little or abstain from alcohol because of a biological reaction to alcohol?
A) Asian Americans
B) African Americans
C) Native Americans
D) Hispanic Americans
Q2) Those who use cigars and smokeless tobacco products have a higher risk for cancers of the mouth,throat,esophagus,and stomach.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Smokers who quit for a year have a(n)________ percent chance of maintaining their abstinence.
Q4) Alcoholism is recognized as the number one health problem for Native Americans.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Individuals who stop smoking typically lose between 7 and 10 pounds until they adjust to not having nicotine in their system.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Drugs
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Q1) Which of the following associations is NOT correct?
A) amphetamines-narcolepsy
B) methamphetamine-ADHD
C) opioids-pain
D) benzodiazepines-anxiety
Q2) Drugs developed for medical purposes,whether prescription or otherwise,are referred to as ________ drugs.
Q3) Substances that cause changes in brain chemistry and alter consciousness,mood,and thought are known as ________ drugs.They may be used for both medical and nonmedical purposes.
Q4) Which of the following is a central nervous system stimulant?
A) LSD
B) OxyContin
C) cocaine
D) barbiturates
Q5) Individuals who use large quantities of marijuana may experience problems with memory,learning,distorted perception,loss of coordination,difficulty in problem solving,and increased heart rate.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Sexual Health
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Q1) Intense,involuntary contractions of vaginal muscles that make intercourse painful for women are called A) myotonia.
B) fellatio.
C) vaginismus.
D) cunnilingus.
Q2) The increased risk of osteoporosis after menopause is the result of a decrease in production of A) estrogen.
B) progestin.
C) testosterone. D) androgens.
Q3) It is estimated that 66 to 80 percent of college students will have an intimate physical encounter without any expectation of the development of a relationship-an encounter known as a(n)________.
Q4) The exercises that involve alternately contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles are known as ________ exercises.
Q5) Male sex hormones secreted primarily by the testes are called ________.
Q6) The external genitalia of the female are called the ________.
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Chapter 12: Reproductive Choices
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Q1) The set of contraceptive methods referred to as ________ methods,such as condoms,attempt to physically separate the sperm from the female reproductive tract.
Q2) In the prenatal test referred to as ________,a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the placenta in order to test for chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
Q3) The period from week 8 to birth is called the ________ period.
Q4) Which of the following statements about fertility awareness-based methods is FALSE?
A) These methods require the use of abstinence or barrier methods for part of the month.
B) A woman's temperature increases approximately 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit with ovulation.
C) The amount and consistency of a woman's cervical mucus changes with ovulation. D) These methods are effective for any woman if she watches her body's signs.
Q5) A potentially life-threatening disease that can develop during pregnancy and is marked by seizures and coma is known as ________.
Q6) Every pregnant woman should visit her health care provider regularly for ________ care.
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Chapter 13: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) In the chain of infection,the ________,or pathogen,is a microorganism that is capable of causing disease or illness when it gets on or inside of a host or person.
Q2) If a microorganism causes an illness in a human,then the organism is called an infectious agent,or ________.
Q3) Most new cases of hepatitis C are associated with blood transfusions.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Tapeworms belong to which category of organisms involved in human infection and disease?
A) helminths
B) prion
C) ectoparasite
D) protozoa
Q5) The _______ immune system is designed to rapidly dispose of pathogens in a non-specific manner.
Q6) Serious reactions to major vaccinations are surprisingly common.
A)True
B)False
Q7) The leading cause of death in children worldwide is ________.
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Chapter 14: Cardiovascular Disease,Diabetes,and Chronic Lung Diseases
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Q1) How many chambers does the heart have?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6
Q2) Research has shown no association between birth weight and cardiovascular disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A(n)________ is a package of proteins,phospholipids,and cholesterol that transport lipids in the blood.
Q4) Which type of lipoprotein takes cholesterol from cells or atherosclerotic deposits back to the liver?
A) very low density lipoproteins (VLDLs)
B) low density lipoproteins (LDLs)
C) intermediate density lipoproteins (IDLs)
D) high density lipoproteins (HDLs)
Q5) Symptoms of ________ diabetes include dry mouth,frequent urination,extreme thirst,rapid weight loss,fatigue,and blurred vision.
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Chapter 15: Cancer
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Q1) A genetic link has been identified that makes people more likely to become addicted to tobacco,makes it harder to quit using,and increases the risk of lung cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following statements about diet's effect on cancer is FALSE?
A) Certain food preparation techniques may increase the risk of cancer.
B) Diets high in fiber appear to increase the risk of colon cancer.
C) Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains appear to decrease the risk for multiple cancers.
D) Diets that include red and pink fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk for prostate cancer.
Q3) Which of the following statements about ovarian cancer is FALSE?
A) BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
B) A genetic predisposition is the strongest risk factor for ovarian cancer.
C) Removal of the ovaries decreases the risk of ovarian cancer.
D) Women with a genetic predisposition for ovarian cancer have about a 10 percent chance of developing ovarian cancer.
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Chapter 16: Injury and Violence
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Q1) Most home fire extinguishers discharge for approximately 30 seconds.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Rape committed by someone not known to the victim is called ________ rape.
Q3) The biggest safety problem for bicyclists is making themselves ________ to other vehicle operators.
Q4) Personal ________ devices are an essential safety device for both swimmers and non-swimmer participants in boating,water skiing,and personal watercraft recreation.
Q5) Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to occur on an indoor rock-climbing wall?
A) laceration
B) dislocation
C) fracture
D) concussion
Q6) The term ________ refers to the cycle of abuse in an intimate heterosexual relationship,characterized by escalating tension,a violent episode,and a "honeymoon" period in which the abuser is apologetic and nonviolent.It can occur in any relationship,including gay and lesbian partnerships.
Q7) Rape committed by a coworker is called ________ rape.
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Chapter 17: Complementary and Integrative Medicine
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Q1) The most frequently reported disease or condition for which complementary medicine is used is back pain.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Andrew Taylor Still founded the practice of osteopathy.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Naturopathic medicine often involves a physical exam and various tests,one of which may be ________,the practice of studying the iris,or colored section of the eye,to determine health and illness.
Q4) Before receiving acupuncture treatment,make sure the needles to be used are ________ and disposable.
Q5) 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.
Q6) The well-developed medical system that originated in China and focuses on maintaining or restoring the physical,mental,and spiritual well-being of the individual is referred to as ________.
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Chapter 18: Environmental Issues
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Q1) The ________ of 1990 established national emission standards for more than 188 different air pollutants.
Q2) Under normal conditions,the air of the earth's surface is heated by the sun and rises to mix with cool air above it,but in a temperature ________,a warm layer of air moves in over a cooler layer of smog.This new layer sits on top of existing smog,trapping it so the air cannot leave.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT one of the underlying factors amplifying environmental concerns?
A) climate change
B) depletion of resources
C) world overpopulation
D) lack of environmental concern
Q4) Which of the following statements is NOT true about smog?
A) Photochemical smog problems are amplified by temperature inversion.
B) Industrial smog occurs mostly in warm weather.
C) Photochemical smog forms when various types of air pollution from industry and automobiles mix.
D) All modern cities have photochemical smog.
Q5) The water we use comes from surface water and ________.
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