Health Quizzes – Flashcards
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physical, mental/emotional, and social health
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What are the 3 elements of your health triangle?
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eating a high-fat diet
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What is one example of a cumulative risk?
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T or F: When your health triangle is balanced you are likely to have problems in some area.
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T or F: Your environment, the media, and technology are among the important influences on your health
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T or F: Preventive measures include wearing a seatbelt and applying sunscreen
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T or F: Your environment includes the people and places you come into contact with everyday
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T or F: Lifestyle factors are personal behaviors and habits that affect your level of health
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peers
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people of the same age who share similar interests
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cumulative risks
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related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
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environment
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the sum of your surroundings
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wellness
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an overall state of well-being
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health education
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the providing of accurate health information to help people make health of others
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media
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the various methods of communicating information
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health
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the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
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Risk factors
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factors that are negative and can put your health at risk
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Lifestyle factors
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factors that are positive or negative and can help you keep a healthy lifestyle
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- get 8-10 hours of sleep each night - get 30 minutes of exercise at least 3 days a week - stay away from alcohol, tobacco, and drugs - eat a healthy breakfast
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List 4 lifestyle factors that you can control.
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refusing to talk
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What is a strategy that does not help the process of resolving a conflict?
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Using a polite tone of voice
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What is a strategy that helps you resolve a conflict?
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arguing
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What is NOT an example of stress management?
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identifying the situation
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What is the first step in effective decision making?
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studying for a quiz
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What is an example of a short-term goal?
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Abstinence
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What is NOT a core ethical value?
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-responsibility -honesty -integrity
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Name 3 core ethical values.
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to inspire you to be your best
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What is the purpose of a good role-model?
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emergency room
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What health facility would be needed if you were in a car accident?
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a cream that promises to cure warts overnight
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What is an example of health fraud?
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American Medical Association
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What group would you write to if your doctor made your health condition worse?
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running in a race that benefits cancer victims
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Which is a way teens can advocate public health?
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False
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T or F: The term health skills refers only to those skills that help improve you level of physical fitness.
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T or F: Core ethical values, such as responsibility, honesty, and respect, differ greatly across cultures and age groups
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T or F: Character and core ethical values are learned when you are young and continue to develop throughout your life
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Stress management consists of avoiding any situation that causes stress
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T or F: People who buy man weight loss products or anti-aging products are likely to be victims of health fraud
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Your rights as a consumer include the right to choose, to be informed, and to have problems corrected
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T or F: If you feel you have been a victim of malpractice you may be able to get help from a regulatory organization such as the American Medical Association
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T or F: True
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Tricking consumers into buying defective or useless products is fraud
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False
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T or F: In conventional insurance plans, the insured person pays for doctor visits and is then reimbursed by the insurance company for the entire cost of the visit
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Co-pay is the same as deductible when paying at the doctors office
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Character
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those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves
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Health Fraud
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the sale of worthless products or services claimed to prevent diseases or cure other health problems
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Health advocacy
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taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief
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consumer advocate
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those who takes on regional, nationals, and international consumer issues
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short-term goal
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a goal that you can reach in a short length of time
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action plan
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a multi-step strategy to achieve you goals
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primary care physician
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medical doctors who provide general care
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goal
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something you aim for that takes planning and work
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health consumer
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purchasers or users of health products or services
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stress management
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ways to deal with the negative effects of stress
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Specialist
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doctors that specializes in one particular category of medical care
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push-ups
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example of an exercise that tests your muscle strength
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muscular endurance
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ability of muscles to perform physical activity over a long period of time
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crunches
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example of an exercise that tests your muscular endurance
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physical activity
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a form of movement that causes your body to use energy
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step test
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a test that tests cardiovascular endurance
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body composition
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the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue
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anaerobic exercise
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short bursts of activity by muscles that produce energy without oxygen
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muscular strength
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amount of force a muscle can exert
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A minimum of 10 mins is all you need for a daily cardiovascular workout
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T or F: If you are starting out a new workout you should work 50 % of your MHR
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T or F: A 50 yard dash is an example of aerobic exercise
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T or F: The best measurement for body composition is the pinch test
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T or F: Diabetes can be a result of a poor exercise program
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visit a health care professional for a health screening
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Before beginning a new physical activity it is wise to
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low cholesterol
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A sedentary lifestyle will NOT lead to
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warming up
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Before exercising, you should allow your pulse rate to increase gradually by
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220-your age
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How do you calculate your MHR?
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MHR x percentages
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How do you calculate your THR?
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nutrition
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the process by which the body takes in and uses food
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calories
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the units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body
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nutrients
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the substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
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hunger
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a natural physical drive that protects you from starvation
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appetite
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a desire, rather than a need, to eat
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35 grams
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How many grams of fiber should you get each day?
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carbohydrates
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A major source of energy for your body comes from:
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fish
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What is an example of food that contains complete proteins?
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Make new cells
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What is one major function of proteins?
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coconut oil
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What is an example of fats high in saturated fatty acids?
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arteries
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Where is excess cholesterol in the blood deposited?
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12
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How man amino acids is the body made up of?
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9
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How many of the amino acids in your body are essential amino acids?
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T or F: The body makes the essential amino acids.
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60%, 10%, 30%
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What percentage of your daily diet should include: Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats?
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fat, salt, sugar
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What 3 items should we eat in moderation?
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fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water
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What are the 6 classified nutrients?
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environment, culture, emotional state, advertising, social, budget
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What are the 6 factors that influence what you eat?
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T or F: the body manufactures minerals.
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Fat--milk Water salable--vitamin c
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Name two types of vitamins and list one vitamin for each.
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lubricates your joints
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What is one reason that the body needs water?
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carrots
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What is an example of a nutrient-dense food?
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your amount of stored body fat may increase
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What will happen if you take in more calories that you can burn?
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lean body tissue
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Body composition is the ratio of body fat to:
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keeping a food journal of what and when you eat
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What is one strategy in a sensible weight-management plan?
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body image
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The number of calories a person takes in each day should be unaffected by:
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prevents an electrolyte imbalance
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What is one benefit to drinking plenty of water before and during a heavy workout?
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a sedentary lifestyle
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What contributes to obesity?
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malnutrition and starvation
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What are 2 consequences that anorexia nervosa is similar to?
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a person with a large amount of body fat
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What is one way to describe a person who is obese?
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kidney failure, abnormal weight loss, hair loss, decrease of bone density, bodily pains, death
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What are 6 health consequences associated with anorexia nervosa?
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family, community and peers
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What are 3 external factors that can affect a person's resiliency?
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adrenaline
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During the alarm stage of the body's stress response, what "emergency hormone" is released to prepare the body to respond to a stressor?
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drinking alcohol
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What is an example of one way NOT to manage stress?
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an environmental stressor
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Having to leave your home because of hurricane damage is an example of:
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doing relaxation exercises
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WHat is one example of voluntary responses to stress?
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T or F: Stress can have the positive effect of motivating a person to work hard
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False
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T or F: An example of a biological stressor is the way you perceive a situation
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False
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T or F: Two people who share a traumatic experience will perceive the event in the same way and suffer the same amount of stress
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T or F: Poor eating habits can be a source of stress
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T or F: False
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Chronic stress results in a fight-or-flight response that lasts for days or weeks
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resiliency
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the ability to adapt to and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
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stress
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the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
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stressor
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anything that causes stress
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relaxation response
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a state of calm that can be reached by practicing relaxation techniques
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chronic stress
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stress associated with long-term problems
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avoiding unsafe areas
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What is an example of a preventive behavior?
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looking over your shoulder as you walk
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What form of body language tells would be attackers to stay away?
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False
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T or F: Bullies stop their behavior on their own.
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It helps resolve conflicts before violence occurs/
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How does peer mediation reduce violence in schools?
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No
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Does the need for attention from adults cause someone to be violent?
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the media
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What is the most easily accessed influence on violence?
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Random Violence
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What type of violence is committed for no particular reason?
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Run from the attacker
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What is the best response if you are confronted by an attacker who wants your possessions?
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Emotional abuse
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Which type of abuse can lead to future physical abuse?
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Which statement is true about date rape? a. both males and females may be victims. b. often a victim knows the attacker, c. There is no way to prevent date rape. d. Both a and b
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never drive alone and park in well-lit areas
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What are two general strategies for staying safe?
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bolt the door and do not let unknown callers know you're home alone
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What are two strategies for staying safe in a home?
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emotional abuse, physical abuse, cyber bullying, sexual abuse
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What are 4 forms of violence in a school?
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When you have drugs or alcohol in your system they emphasize your feelings so you are more likely to feel the need to be violent. Also you are not stable to make decisions so you will most likely make bad decisions.
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How does alcohol and drugs play into violence?
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make sure you know enough about that person to know they will not rape you, and get to know them better
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What strategies can help a person prevent the physical, sexual, and emotional violence of date rape?
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self defense
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any strategy for protecting oneself from harm
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date rape
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when one person in a dating relationship forces the other person to participate in sexual intercourse
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sexual harassment
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uninvited and unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person
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physical abuse
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the intentional infliction of bodily harm or injury on another person
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assertive
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standing up for your rights and beliefs in firm but positive way
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violence
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threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property
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verbal abuse
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using words to mistreat or injure another person
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bullying
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act of seeking power or attention through the psychological emotional or physical abuse of a person
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rape
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any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will
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cyber bullying
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the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated and hostile behavior by an individual or group intended to harm others
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sexual violence
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any form of unwelcome sexual conduct directed at an individual, including sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape
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peer mediation
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process in which trained students help other students find fair ways to resolve conflict and settle differences
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clique
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a small circle of friends, usually with similar backgrounds or tastes, who exclude people viewd as outsiders
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abuse
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physical, mental/ emotional or sexual mistreatment of one person to another
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gang
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group of people who associate with one another to take part in criminal activity
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to cool your body as the perspiration evaporates
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What is the function of perspiration?
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melanin
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Moles are spots on the skin that contain extra:
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macular degeneration
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What is the condition called that leads to permanent loss of vision?
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hepatitis C
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When you get a tattoo, you run the risk of contracting:
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False
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T or F: Tears contain a substance that protects the eye against infection.
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vitreous humor
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The ________ _________ helps the eye keep its shape
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cataracts
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What makes images appear foggy or blurry?
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the pupil dilates
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What happens when the eye focuses on objects that are near?
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a boil
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What forms when a hair follicle becomes infected with bacteria?
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tooth decay
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What occurs when acid destroys plaque, exposing tooth enamel?
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False
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T or F: Dark-skinned people need to take more precautions to guard against UV radiation that fair-skinned people.
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True
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T or F: The retinae contains light-sensitive rods and cones
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False
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T or F: Wax buildup can cause sensorineural hearing loss.
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True
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T or F: The middle ear contains structures that help you keep your balance
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T or F: Bright flashes of light and blurred vision can signal detached retina.
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T or F: Habitually listening to loud music can eventually lead to permanent hearing loss.
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T or F: eating foods rich in phosphorus, vitamin C, and calcium will strengthen teeth and gums
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False
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T or F: in the condition called tinnitus, sound waves fail to reach the inner ear.
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T or F: Halitosis can have several causes, including smoking, tooth decay, and bacteria on the tongue.
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T or F: The main function of sebum is to waterproof the skin
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epidermis
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the outer, thinner layer of the skin that is composed of living and dead cells
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periodontal disease
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an inflammation of the periodontal structures
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sweat glands
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structures within the dermis that secrete perspiration through ducts to pores on the skin's surface
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retina
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the light-sensitive membrane on which images are cast by the cornea
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hair follicle
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a structure that surrounds the root of a hair
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labyrinth
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the inner ear, which consists of the cochlea, the vestibule, and the semicircular canals.
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dandruff
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a condition in which dead skin cells are shed from the scalp as sticky, white flakes
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tartar
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the substance formed when plaque hardens
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cornea
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a transparent tissue that bends and focuses light before it enters the lens
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auditory ossicles
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three small bones linked together that connect the eardrum to the inner ear
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skeletal system
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system that supports body, helps with movement, protects internal organs, stores minerals and produce white and red blood cells
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muscular system
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system that creates movement
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nervous system
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system that coordinate all the actions and thoughts in your body
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respiratory system
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system that exchanges gases between the body and the environment
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endocrine system
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system that secretes hormones to the blood stream
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male reproductive system
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system that transports sperm to female, produces and stores sperm
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cardiovascular system
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system that circulates blood and nourishes the entire body
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digestive system
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system that has the mechanical and chemical breakdown, absorption and elimination of foods
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urinary system
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system that filters waste and extra fluid from the blood
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female reproductive system
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system that stores the ova, and nourishes the ovum in the womb
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Endocrine System
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Which system has the health problem: Goiter?
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Nervous System
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Which system has the health problem: Epilepsy?
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Skeletal System
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Which system has the health problem: Scoliosis?
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Female Reproductive System
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Which system has the health problem: PID?
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Urinary System
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Which system has the health problem: Kidney Stones?
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Respiratory System
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Which system has the health problem: asthma?
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Cardiovascular System
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Which system has the health problem: hypertension?
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Male Reproductive System
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Which system has the health problem: prostate cancer?
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Digestive System
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Which system has the health problem: heartburn?
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Muscular System
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Which system has the health problem: sprain?
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miscarriage
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the spontaneous expulsion of a fetus that occurs before the twentieth week of a pregnancy
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scoliosis
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an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine
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amniotic sac
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a thin, fluid-filled membrane that surrounds and protects the developing embryo
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colic
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when a baby cries for no apparent medical reason
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labor
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the final stage of pregnancy, in which the uterus contracts and pushes the baby out of the mother's body
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FAS
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group of alcohol-related birth defects
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placenta
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the thick, blood-rich tissue that lines the walls of the uterus and nourishes the embryo during pregnancy
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umbilical cord
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the rope-like structure that connects the embryo and the placenta
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SIDS
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the other name for crib death
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it begins to divide
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What is the first thing that happens after an ovum is fertilized?
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False
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T or F: Fetal alcohol syndrome is caused only by large amounts of alcohol.
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birth defects, premature labor, and an addicted baby
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What are 3 things that illegal drug use during a pregnancy can cause?
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the heart begins to beat
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What is one thing that happens in the first four weeks of embryonic and fetal development?
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amniocentesis
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what is performed after birth to check for PKU?
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Fever
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What is one symptom of an ear infection?
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No
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Does putting a baby in an ice bath reduce a baby's fever?
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drooling, pain and swollen gums
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What are 3 symptoms for teething?
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dilation, birth, after birth
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What are the 3 stages of pregnancy?
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CVS test
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What test will help doctors determine if there is a chromosome problem?
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hearing
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What sense is a baby able to use before birth?
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alcohol and tobacco
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What substances should a pregnant woman avoid?
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4
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How many stages must a child go through for growth?
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infancy-from 0-1 years you learn trust
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What is the first stage of childhood, what are the years and what does the child learn?
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Early Childhood-from 2-3 years Learn independence
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What is the second stage of childhood, what are the years and what does the child learn?
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Middle CHildhood-from 4-6 years learn responsibility
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What is the third stage of childhood, what are the years and what does the child learn?
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Late Childhood-from 7-12 years learn interests
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What is the last stage of childhood, what are the years and what does the child learn?
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unconditional love
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love without limitation or qualification
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transitions
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critical changes that occur at all stages of life
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adolescence
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the period from childhood to adulthood
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cognition
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the ability to reason and think out abstract solutions
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physical maturity
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the state at which the physician body and all its organs are fully developed
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gametes
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reproductive cells
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integrity
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a firm adherence to a moral code
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self-directed
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able to make correct decisions about behavior when adults are not present to enforce rules
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sex characteristics
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the traits related to a person's gender
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empty-nest syndrome
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the feelings of sadness or loneliness that accompany children's leaving home and entering adulthood
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irregular heart beat
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What is one symptom of alcohol poisoning?
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binge drinking
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What is drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks at a sitting?
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high blood pressure
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What is the long-term affect of alcohol?
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cirrhosis
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a condition in which liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue
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Teens who begin drinking at an early age are ________ times more likely to be alcoholic dependent than as an an adult
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alcoholic
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a person who is dependent on alcohol
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slows reflexes
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Medical researchers found that drinking alcohol can:
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parent disapproval
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According to teens, what is the most important factor in choosing not to use alcohol?
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becoming intoxicated regularly
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What is the first stage of alcoholism characterized by?
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time of consumption
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What is NOT a factor that influences the onset and severity of short-term drinking?
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fetal alcohol syndrome
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a group of alcohol-related birth defects
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alcohol poisoning
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a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
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fermentation
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the chemical action of yeast on sugars
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ethanol
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the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
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depressant
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a drug that slows the central nervous system
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blood alcohol concentration
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the amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage
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alcoholism
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a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
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metabolism
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the process by which the body breaks down substance
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stay at a therapeutic community
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What treatment would be most appropriate for a person with a long history of serious drug abuse?
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analgesics
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Morphine, codeine and aspirin are all:
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body chemistry
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Your body's reaction to a medicine depends on your ___________ __________________
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stimulant
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Cocaine is a ____________
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marijuana
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______________ enhances mental reflexes and short-term memory
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anabolic-androgenic steroids
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What medicine can cause increased risk of injury to tendons and ligaments?
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hallucinogens
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What type of medicine is never used in a medicinal capacity?
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synergistic effect
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one medicine strengthens the effect of another medicine taken at the same time
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False
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T or F: All drugs are medicines, but not all medicines are drugs.
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T or F: SOmeone who suddenly begins to gain muscle mass and becomes moody, paranoid, and aggressive may be using anabolic-androgenic steroids
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True
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T or F: Depressants can be dangerous because they slow heart and respiration rates and lower blood pressure
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False
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T or F: Symptom of withdrawal can include nervousness, severe nausea, and euphoria
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True
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T or F: Tolerance is a condition in which the body becomes used to the effect of a medicine
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False
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T or F: Over the counter medicines must only be used with a doctor's supervision
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T or F: Antibiotics have no effect on viruses
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False
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T or F: Anti-viral drugs reduce the sneezing, watery eyes, and the runny nose that often accompany allergies
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T or F: Intentionally taking more than the recommended dose of a prescribed pain Reliever is an example of substance abuse
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T or F: THE majority of high school students in the U.S. have never tried marijuana
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illicit drug use
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the use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted
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marijuana
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a plant who leaves, buds and flowers are usually smoked for there intoxicated effects
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vaccine
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a preparation given to prevent a person from contracting a specific disease
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anabolic androgenic steroid
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synthetic drug made to imitate the effects of narcotics and hallucinogens
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inhalants
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substances whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give a mind-altering effect
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psychoactive drugs
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chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain
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hallucinogens
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drugs that alter moods, thoughts and sense perceptions
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designer drug
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a synthetic drug made to imitate the effects of narcotics and hallucinogens
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name, dosage, doctor, name of medicine
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What are 4 pieces of info on a prescription label?
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stimulants-caffeine depressants--tranquilizers hallucinogens--cocaine narcotics--morphine
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What are the 4 categories of psychoactive drugs and name one type of each.
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alcohol
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WHat is the most abused legal drug?
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marijuana
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What is the most abused illegal drug?
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arthritis
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a group of 100 different diseases that cause pain and loss of movement in the joints
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vector
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an organism that carries and transmits pathogens to humans or other animals
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antibody
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a protein that acts against a specific antigen
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lymphocyte
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a specialized white blood cell that regulates the function of specific immunity
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mental retardation
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the below-average intellectual ability present from birth or early childhood associated with difficulties in leaning and social adaption
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Americans with Disabilities Act
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a law prohibiting discrimination against people with physical or mental disabilities in the workplace, transportation, public, accommodations, and telecommunications
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immunity
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the state of being protected against a particular disease
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epidemics
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occurrences of diseases in which many people in the same place at the same time are affected
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atherosclerosis
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the process in which plaques accumulate on artery walls
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pathogen
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an organism that causes diseases
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False
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T or F:Bacteria reproduce by penetrating and taking control of a host cell of manufacture duplicates of themselves
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True
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T or F: The pain of angina pectoris occurs when the heart does not get enough
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False
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T or F: All heart attacks are sudden and cause intense chest pain
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True
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T or F: Ringworm and athlete's foot are caused by fungi
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False
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T or F: T cells and B cells are two types of phagocytes
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True
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Helper T cells trigger production of cells that fight infection
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False
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T or F: Hypertension and angina are classified as immune system diseases
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False
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T or F: When cancer symptoms disappear for a period of time, the cancer is said to be in metastasis
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HPV
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What STD stays in the body after symptoms are treated?
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False
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T or F: All STDs produce recognizable symptoms
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blood
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HIV is transmitted through:
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practice abstinence
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What is the best method for preventing STDs?
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False
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T or F: Many people who have genital herpes have no symptoms.
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infertility
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inability to conceive or difficulty with conceiving a child
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abstinence
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avoiding harmful behaviors
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Human papillomavirus
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a virus that can cause genital warts
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HIV
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a virus that attacks the immune system
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STDs
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communicable diseases spread from person to person through sexual contact
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chlamydia and gonorrhea
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What are two Bacterial STDs?
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Hepatitis B and C
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What are two viral STDs?
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