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Foods believed to be beneficial and/or to prevent disease

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Functional Food

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the science that investigates the relationship between physiological function and the essential elements of foods eaten

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nutrition

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the constituents of food that sustain humans physiologically: proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals and water

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nutrients

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All of the following are cruciferous vegetables EXCEPT: a.cabbage b. broccoli c. carrots d. cauliflower

answer

Carrots

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MyPyramid strives to illustrate all of the following EXCEPT: a. Variety, b. Physical Activity, c. Personality, d. Proportionality

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Personality

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The National Cancer Institute has endorsed which of the following substances as a possible means of risk reduction for cancer?

answer

Lycopenes

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Complete (high-quality) proteins, containing all the essential amino acids, are found in:

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Animal Products

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Vegans are people who:

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Avoid all foods of animal origin

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Adequate intake of fiber will protect against all of the following EXCEPT: a. Breast Cancer, b. Diabetes, c. Osteoporosis, d. Heart Disease

answer

Osteoporosis

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According to MyPyramid, how many cups of milk or yogurt are needed daily?

answer

1

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to reduce total fat in your diet?

answer

Choose lean meats, fish or poultry

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Margarine differs from butter in that it contains:

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Trans-fatty acids

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Which of the following minerals is categorized as a macromineral?

answer

Magnesium

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Which of the following is NOT true about vitamins?

answer

Vitamin E is water-soluble

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Most experts agree that there is a link between excessive sodium intake and:

answer

Hypertension

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Folate, believed to decrease blood levels of homocysteine, is one type of:

answer

Vitamin B

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The average daily intakes of energy and nutrients adequate to meet the needs of most healthy people in the United States are collectively known as:

answer

RDAs

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___________is an iron deficiency disease that results from the body's inability to produce hemoglobin.

answer

Anemia

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Which of the following statements about food-borne illnesses is correct? All of the above: They cause 9,000 deaths in the United States annually, Imported food has led to the possible exposure of pathogens from around the world, They can pass from manure used as fertilizer into produce.

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All of the above

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Vegetarians who eat daily products as well as grains, fruits, and vegetables are called:

answer

Lacto-vegetarians

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Someone who does not have the digestive chemicals needed to break down the lactose in milk:

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Has a food intolerance

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Which of the following is an example of the best source of energy for endurance athletes?

answer

Pasta

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All of the following are tips for college students to eat well in the dining hall EXCEPT:

answer

Pass on low-calorie, high nutrient foods

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In an effort to prevent unsafe handling of food at home, leftovers should be eaten within _____ day(s):

answer

3

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The most common food allergens are all of the following EXCEPT: a. Wheat, b. Milk, c. Eggs, d. Barley

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Barley

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A calorie is a unit of measure that indicates the amount of energy obtained from a particular food.

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True

question

Appetite may cause people to eat even when they are actually full.

answer

True

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Scientific research has concluded that vitamin and mineral supplements are a necessary part of our daily diet if we are to prevent chronic diseases.

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False

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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.

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True

question

Plant proteins are complete proteins.

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False

question

Persons who have experienced surgery or blood loss, are recovering from burns, or fighting off serious infection need extra protein.

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True

question

In a 30-year study of changes in food consumption, womens' overall caloric intake increased by 22 percent, while mens' decreased by 3 percent.

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False

question

Fiber and cellulose are the same thing.

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True

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Food additives generally help to reduce the risk of food-borne illness.

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True

question

Bottled water is better for us than tap water.

answer

False

question

Iron, zinc, manganese, and copper are macrominerals.

answer

False

question

Soluble fiber appears to be a factor in lowering blood cholesterol levels and reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease.

answer

True

question

Triglycerides make up about 95 percent of total body fat.

answer

True

question

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are water soluble.

answer

False

question

Taking too many vitamins can lead to a toxic condition known as hypervitaminosis.

answer

True

question

The recommended protein intake for adults is only 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

answer

True

question

While many college students may find it difficult to fit a well-balanced meal into the day, they should make sure that they eat a good dinner each night.

answer

False

question

The medical standard for defining obesity is a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to:

answer

30

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In women, essential fat makes up approximately what percent of total body weight?

answer

15

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The body mass index measures:

answer

The relationship between height and weight

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Body weight is a result of: all of the above - a. Genetics, b. Behavior, c. Environment

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all of the above

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An inborn physiological response to nutritional needs is known as:

answer

hunger

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The ability of cells to shrink and swell is known as:

answer

hypertrophy

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Which of the following statements about the setpoint theory is FALSE? all of the above - a. The body uses adaptive thermogenesis to maintain a weight close to the setpoint, b. Research has refuted the existence of plateau and setpoint mechanism, c. A person's body has a setpoint of weight at which it is programmed to be comfortable

answer

Research has refuted the existence of plateau and setpoint mechanism

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Sibutramine is a drug treatment that helps weight loss by: all of the above - a. Supressing appetite through inhibiting the uptake of serotonin, b. Boosting metabolism, c. inhibiting the action of lipase

answer

Supressing appetite through inhibiting the uptake of serotonin

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What percentage of your calories goes to supporting your basal metabolism?

answer

60-70 percent

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A desire to look good that has a destructive effect on a person's ability to function effectively socially is known as:

answer

Social phsique anxiety

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Which of the following statements about smoking is FALSE?

answer

smokers tend to weigh 15-20 pounds less than nonsmokers

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One pound of body fat contains approximately:

answer

3,500

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About 10 percent of the daily calorie expenditures of most people occurs as a result of:

answer

Exercise metabolism rate

question

It is possible to change your eating triggers by: none of the above - a. watching the scale, b. eating quickly, c.counting calories

answer

none of the above

question

The body adapts to prolonged fasting or carbohydrate deprivation in a process known as:

answer

Ketosis

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An eating disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with food, self-starvation, and/or extreme exercising to achieve weight loss is known as:

answer

Anorexia Nervosa

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A certain amount of body fat is needed for:

answer

Insulating the body

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Mark is 6 ft 2 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. His BMI is approximately:

answer

22

question

A learned response that is tied to an emotional or psychological craving for food is known as:

answer

Appetite

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A technique used for body fat assessment in which electrical currents are passed through fat and lean tissue is known as:

answer

Bioelectrical Impedance analysis

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Over 66 percent of U.S. adults are overweight.

answer

True

question

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines encourage a weight gain of no more than 15 pounds after reaching adult height.

answer

False

question

Women's bodies should contain about 18 to 22 percent body fat.

answer

True

question

Jeff's waist is 39 inches. Using the waist circumference measurement, it shows that he is at increased health risk.

answer

False

question

Research indicates that leptin, the hormone that signals the brain when you are full and need to stop eating, may not function properly in obese people.

answer

True

question

Some theorists contend that obese people ignore internal cues of hunger and use the clock as a guide for "time to eat" rather than real hunger cues.

answer

True

question

A type of obesity associated with an excessive number of fat cells is called hypertrophy.

answer

False

question

Your basal metabolism rate measures the amount of energy your body uses at complete rest.

answer

True

question

Prolonged very low calorie diets or carbohydrate deprivation can result in ketosis.

answer

True

question

An eating disorder characterized by consuming an excessive amount of calories in short period of time, followed by inappropriate measures to prevent weight gain is known as binge eating disorder (BED).

answer

False

question

Aerobic fitness programs involve the systematic performance of exercise at a specified ______ to achieve a desired level of physical fitness.

answer

Frequency, intensity, and duration

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The ability to perform moderate-to-vigorous levels of physical activity regularly without excessive fatigue is called:

answer

physical exercise

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The ability of muscle to exert force repeatedly without fatiguing is called:

answer

muscle endurance

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

answer

increased diastolic blood pressure

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A potentially fatal condition caused by abnormally low body core temperature is called:

answer

hypothermia

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The term aerobic means:

answer

with oxygen

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The stretching technique the lengthens a muscle to an elongated position and holds that position for 10 to 30 seconds is known as:

answer

static stretching

question

Which of the following statements about core muscle strength is FALSE?

answer

body alignment and positioning are not crucial during core training

question

Plantar Fasciitis can often be prevented by:

answer

stretching after exercise and wearing athletic shoes with good arch support

question

Tension, overload, and specificity of training are key principles of an effective _____________ program.

answer

resistance exercise

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The type of resistance exercise in which the resistance changes according to the amount of force generated by the individual is:

answer

accomodating resistance

question

The most frequent cause of injuries associated with fitness activities is:

answer

over training

question

The general term for any pain that occurs below the knee and above the ankle is:

answer

shin splints

question

A life-threatening emergency condition in which the body's heat production significantly exceeds the body's cooling capacity, raising body temperature to 105 to 110 degrees, is called:

answer

heat stroke

question

Hypothermia can occur as a result of prolonged, vigorous activity in temperatures as warm as:

answer

40-50 degrees

question

If someone has a tendency toward cramping and sweating while exercising, experts suggest intake of which of the following substances?

answer

potassium, sodium and water

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The use of free-weight dumbbells and barbells to apply resistance to develop strength and endurance is an example of:

answer

fixed resistance

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The maximum volume of oxygen consumed by muscles during exercise is:

answer

aerobic capacity

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The recommended first-aid treatment for most fitness injuries involves all of the following EXCEPT: a. Contract, b. Ice, c. Rest, d. Elevate

answer

contract

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Americans should aim to expend _______calories per exercise session.

answer

300-500

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According to the specificity principle, exercising certain muscle groups will decrease injury risk in the opposing muscle groups.

answer

False

question

Regular exercise can reduce the levels of low-density lipoproteins and increase the levels of high-density lipoproteins.

answer

True

question

Resistance exercise programs should incorporate weight loads that allow 8-12 repetitions.

answer

True

question

The one repetition maximum is the most common way to assess flexibility.

answer

False

question

BORG Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) determines exercise intensity by estimating the amount of oxygen used by the body during exercise.

answer

False

question

Target heart rate is calculated to determine maximum heart rate in establishing appropriate exercise intensity.

answer

True

question

Ballistic stretching techniques are the safest and most effective techniques to increase flexibility.

answer

False

question

A concentric muscle action is one in which force is produced while the muscle lengthens.

answer

False

question

The gender differences in resistance training results are due to the different levels of testosterone in the blood.

answer

True

question

The recommended amount of fluid to drink during intense exercise is 6-12 ounces per 15 to 20 minutes.

answer

True

question

Traditional diagnosis of drug addiction was based on which of the following criteria? all of the above - a. Tolerence, b. Relapse, c. Withdrawal

answer

all of the above

question

A repeated behavior in which repetition may be unconscious is a(n): all of the above - a. habit, b. denial, c. addiction

answer

habit

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A pattern of behavior associated with addictions in which a person repeatedly seeks the illusion of relief to avoid unpleasant feelings or situations is known as:

answer

nurturing through avoidence

question

The early abstinence period during which an addict adjusts physically and cognitively to being free from the influence of the addition is known as:

answer

detoxification

question

Which of the following statements regarding biological influences for addiction is FALSE?

answer

children of addicted parents who did not live with their parents were not more likely to engage in addictive behavior

question

The most common trigger event for excessive drinking in the elderly is:

answer

death of a spouse

question

Which of the following psychological factors may influence an individual's potential for addiction?

answer

a tendency toward risk-seeking behavior

question

According to compulsive gambling prevalence research, which of the following traits is most likely to lead to gambling problems?

answer

residence close to a casino

question

On average, compulsive spenders incur a debt of:

answer

$23,000

question

Which of the following statements about work addiction is INCORRECT?

answer

work addicts generally maintain balance in their lives and are in full control of their schedules

question

Which of the following statements about exercise addiction is FALSE?

answer

traditionally, men have been perceived as more at risk for exercise addiction

question

Approximately what percentage of people in treatment for addictions have more than one addiction?

answer

60%

question

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with gambling among college students?

answer

participation in intercollegiate athletics

question

Components of an effective intervention include:

answer

emphasize care and concernfor the addicted person

question

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, researchers have found that the emphasis on selecting a treatment program should focus on a:

answer

competently run program

question

Which of the following statements regarding relapse during treatment of addiction is FALSE?

answer

relapse is a failure to change and reflects a lack of desire to stay well

question

Process addictions include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Exercise addiction, b. Alcoholism, c. Money addiction, d. Work addiction

answer

alcoholism

question

All addictions are characterized by all of the following symptoms EXCEPT: a. loss of control, b. obsession, c. negative consequences, d. no effort to control behavior

answer

no effort to control behavior

question

The inability to predict reliably whether any isolated occurrence of a behavior will be healthy or damaging is known as:

answer

loss of control

question

Frank, a college student, works-out regularly in the gym, buys bodybuilding magazines, and takes supplements to increase his size. He has a pathological preoccupation with being larger and more muscular. He prefers to work-out rather than study and socialize with his friends. His friends fear he is suffering from: all of the above - a. Bigarexia, b. muscle dysmorphia, c. exercise addition

answer

all of the above

question

Treatment and recovery for any addiction generally begin with nurturing through avoidance.

answer

False

question

Physiological dependence is the adaptive state that occurs with regular addictive behavior and results in withdrawal syndrome.

answer

True

question

Men and women experience Internet addiction differently.

answer

True

question

Drug use can cause the production and breakdown of neurotransmitters.

answer

True

question

Individuals with an external locus of control are less likely to experience addiction.

answer

False

question

Sexual addictions are common to both genders and across all ages, races, marital status, and sexual preferences.

answer

True

question

Compulsive gambling and shopping do not have a significant influence on compulsive borrowing.

answer

False

question

Typical signs of work addiction include high self-esteem and enhanced memory due to repeated multi-tasking.

answer

False

question

Sexual addicts seek intimacy and feel nurtured by the person with whom they have sex.

answer

False

question

College student gambling appears to be on the rise on college campuses across the nation.

answer

True

question

Every year, 12 million undergraduates in the United States drink a total of:

answer

4 billion cans of beer

question

The intoxicating substance found in beer, wine, liquor, and liqueurs is:

answer

Ethanol

question

The intoxicating substance found in beer, wine, liquor, and liqueurs is:

answer

Blood alcohol concentration

question

The breakdown of alcohol in the system occurs at a fairly constant rate of:

answer

0.5 ounces per hour

question

A drinker's BAC depends on all of the following EXCEPT: a. weight, b. rate of consumptios, c. water content in body tissues, d. age

answer

age

question

The morning-after headache associated with drinking is caused by:

answer

mitochondrial dehydration

question

Which of the following is considered to play a role in a hangover?

answer

congeners

question

Which of the following statements about drinking during pregnancy is CORRECT? all of the above - a. Alcohol consumed during the first trimester poses the greatest threat to organ development, b. Alcohol is considered to be a teratogenic substance, c. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the third most common birth defect and the second leading cause of mental retardation.

answer

all of the above

question

What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in all states?

answer

0.08

question

All of the following are strategies to help moderate one's drinking EXCEPT: a. if you do not reach your goal, give up for a while, b. drink slowly, c. take a break from alcohol, d. watch out for temptations

answer

if you do not reach your goal, give up for a while

question

Children in alcoholic families try to assume one or more of the following roles EXCEPT: a. family hero, b. scapegoat, c. mascot, d. socialite

answer

socialite

question

What percentage of recovering alcoholics relapse within three months of treatment?

answer

60%

question

What percent of women who need treatment for alcoholism don't get it?

answer

14%

question

A state of confusion and hallucinations brought on by withdrawal from alcohol, and experienced by a small percentage of alcoholics, is known as:

answer

delirium tremens

question

The approach of Alcoholics Anonymous includes: all of the above - a. The belief that alcoholism is a lifetime problem, b. The belief in a "higher power", c. The belief that alcohol can never be used again

answer

all of the above

question

The percentage of alcohol in a beverage is called:

answer

proof

question

Children with a history of prenatal alcohol exposure but with fewer than the full physical or behavioral symptoms associated with postnatal problems, are said to have: all of the above - a. Organic Brain Syndrome, b. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, c. Fetal Alcohol Effects

answer

fetal alcohol effects

question

How many calories are in a gram of alcohol?

answer

7

question

What is the enzyme responsible for the metabolism of alcohol in the liver?

answer

alcohol dehydrogenase

question

According to a Harvard University School of Public Health study, what percent of college students were found to be binge drinkers?

answer

44.4%

question

Binge drinking is the number one cause of preventable death among undergraduate college students in the United States.

answer

True

question

The process whereby plant sugars are broken down by yeast organisms, yielding ethanol, is known as distillation.

answer

False

question

A container of 40 proof whiskey contains 80 percent alcohol by volume.

answer

False

question

Men tend to become alcoholic at a later age and after fewer years of heavy drinking compared to female alcoholics.

answer

False

question

Alcohol kills more people under the age of 21 than cocaine, marijuana, and heroin combined.

answer

True

question

Alcohol has potential interactions with prescription and over-the-counter drugs-even aspirin.

answer

True

question

Carbonation decreases alcohol absorption.

answer

False

question

Cirrhosis of the liver is one of the most common diseases related to alcohol abuse.

answer

True

question

Those who can modify their behavior so they appear sober even when their alcohol blood level is high are said to be exhibiting learned behavioral tolerance.

answer

True

question

Women have twice as much alcohol hydrogenase as men have.

answer

False

question

The single most preventable cause of death in the United States is:

answer

Tobacco use

question

Factors that contribute to smoking by college students include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Anxiety, b. A tendency toward risk taking, c. Social norms that encourage or tolerate smoking, d. Depression

answer

Anxiety

question

Between 1995 to 1999, estimates show that tobacco use caused health-related economic losses of:

answer

157 billion

question

According to a 1999 survey of college smokers, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT: a. Smoking among U.S. college students increased 32 percent between 1991 and 1999, b. 60 percent of college students had tried some tobacco product, c. 70 percent of student smokers had quit, d. A study found that students who use tobacco are more likely to rate parties as more important than academic activities

answer

70 percent of student smokers had quit

question

The major psychoactive substance in tobacco products is the chemical stimulant ____________.

answer

nicotine

question

Which of the following statements about clove cigarettes, cigars, and bidis is true?

answer

all of the above: a. Cigars contain 23 poisons and 43 carcinogens, b. Clove cigarettes contain higher levels of tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide than regular cigarettes, c. Bidis look similar to a marijuana joint or a clove cigarette and have become increasingly popular with college students, d. Bidis produce three times more carbon monoxide and nicotine and five times more tar than cigarettes

question

The effects of nicotine include:

answer

constriction of blood vessels

question

Which of the following statements about the cilia is TRUE?

answer

Cilia sweep away foreign matter

question

Smoking contributes to heart disease by:

answer

contributing to platelet adhesives, associated with blood clots

question

A chronic lung disease caused by smoking, in which the tiny air sacs in the lungs are destroyed, making breathing difficult, is called:

answer

Emphysema

question

Long term health effects related to smokeless tobacco may include:

answer

Heart disease, gum disease and oral cancer

question

All of the following statements about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) are true EXCEPT:

answer

ETS consists of exclusively mainstream smoke

question

As a result of the 1998 Master's Settlement Agreement, all of the following are true EXCEPT:

answer

All transit system advertising larger than a poster is banned

question

How often do attempts to quit smoking fail?

answer

90 percent of the time

question

Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal include: all of the above: a. Increased heart rate, b. Nausea c. Decreased craving of tobacco

answer

Nausea

question

The smoking cessation technique that requires smokers to carry a timer that sounds a buzzer at different intervals is called:

answer

Operant strategies

question

After how many smoke-free years can an ex-smoker expect to live out his or her normal life span?

answer

10 years

question

The most popular and widely consumed drug in the United States is:

answer

Caffeine

question

Which of the following products contains the most caffeine in a standard serving?

answer

Regular brewed coffee

question

During pregnancy, the recommended consumption of caffeine is:

answer

no caffeine or atleast reduced consumption

question

It is estimated that _____ percent of the 30,990 oral cancer cases in 2006 resulted from either smokeless tobacco or cigarettes.

answer

75

question

The Surgeon General's Report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke, states that secondhand smoke interferes with the normal functioning of all of the following EXCEPT: a. Digestive system, b. Vascular systems, c. Blood, d. Heart

answer

Digestive system

question

The Surgeon General states that the most effective way to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure in the work place is to:

answer

None of the above

question

The majority of Americans support tobacco control strategies including all of the following EXCEPT: a. Funding allocated to smoking prevention, b. creation of smoke-free work environments, c. mandated smoking cessation programs for workers, d. increase in tobacco excise taxes

answer

mandated smoking cessation programs for workers

question

All of the following statements are true regarding the radical antismoking vaccine NicVAX EXCEPT: a. NicVAX attacks the brain's dependence on nicotine, b. NicVAX reduces relapses by making the cigarette much less enjoyable when the quitter tries a cigarette again, c. NicVAX prevents nicotine from reaching the brain, d. All of the statements are true

answer

all of the above are true

question

Every day, six thousand teens under the age of 18 smoke their first cigarette, but less than three thousand become less than daily smokers.

answer

False

question

After about 15 years without smoking, the ex-smoker's risk of cardiovascular disease is similar to that of people who have never smoked.

answer

True

question

Cigarette-induced lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer death among women.

answer

True

question

Particulate matter condenses in a smoker's lungs to form tar.

answer

True

question

Smoking improves sexual function in men.

answer

False

question

The nasal spray used to help smokers quit requires a physician's prescription.

answer

True

question

When cigar smokers inhale, nicotine is not absorbed as rapidly as it is with cigarettes.

answer

False

question

Pairing causes environmental cues to trigger a craving for nicotine.

answer

True

question

Smokeless tobacco contains fewer cancer-producing substances than cigarettes.

answer

False

question

Caffeineism meets the criteria for addiction tolerance, psychological dependence, and withdrawal symptoms.

answer

True

question

Nearly 438,000 Americans die each year from tobacco-related diseases.

answer

True

question

Children exposed to secondhand smoke are three times more likely to become smokers during adolescence than children who are not exposed to secondhand smoke.

answer

False

question

The Surgeon General has concluded that smoke-free workplace policies are the only effective way to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure in the workplace.

answer

True

question

Each year 40 percent of smokers in the United States make an attempt to quit smoking. However, fewer than five percent succeed.

answer

True

question

The antismoking vaccine NicVAX attacks the dependence in the brain rather than just replacing the nicotine.

answer

True

question

Drugs that are illegal to possess, produce or sell are:

answer

Illicit drugs

question

Positive medical effects of marijuana include:

answer

Relief of eye pressure

question

The route of administration that puts the drug into the layer of fat directly beneath the skin is known as:

answer

subcutaneous injection

question

Controlled substances that have no valid medical use and the highest potential for abuse are categorized as:

answer

Schedule I

question

Cocaine can be taken into the body through: a. Intravenous injection, b. snorting, c. smoking, d. all of the above

answer

all of the above

question

Which of the following substances is classified as a stimulant?

answer

Ritalin

question

The psychoactive substance in marijuana is:

answer

Tetrahydrocannabinol

question

All of the following statements about chronic marijuana use are true EXCEPT: a. Pregnant women who smoke marijuana are at higher risk for miscarriage and low-birth weight babies, b. Marijuana inhibits fertility, c. Inhalation of marijuana transfers carbon monoxide to the bloodstream, d. Smoking a single joint may be as damaging to lungs as smoking three tobacco cigarettes

answer

Marijuana inhibits fertility

question

Which of the following statements about opiates are FALSE? a. Opiates are classified as schedule V drug, b. Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all opiates, c. Endorphins are called "the body's own opiates.", d. Opiates cause drowsiness, relieve pain, and induce euphoria

answer

Opiates are classified as schedule V drug

question

An example of inunction is:

answer

Suppositories

question

The group of drugs whose primary pharmacological effect is to alter feelings, perceptions, and thoughts of the user is:

answer

psychedelic drugs

question

The mixing of sensory messages is known as:

answer

Synthesia

question

The (Native American) North American Church has been granted special permission to use which drug during religious ceremonies?

answer

mescaline

question

Which of the following is an example of a deliriant? a. Psilocybin, b. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), c. Phencyclidine (PCP), d. Mescaline

answer

phencyclidine (PCP)

question

Which of the following statements about designer drugs is FALSE? a. Alcohol can dangerously boost the effects of both substances, b. There are no known negative effects of designer drugs, c. Chronic use appears to damage the brain's ability to think and regulate emotion, memory, sleep, and pain, d. Designer drugs are odorless and tasteless, and are easy for people to slip into drinks

answer

There are no known negative effects of designer drugs

question

Which of the following is NOT associated with hallucinogen use

answer

physical dependency

question

An artificial form of the male hormone testosterone created to promote muscle growth and strength is called:

answer

anabolic steroid

question

What is a new opioid threat that is a prescription pain killer approved for use in mid-1990s?

answer

oxycontin

question

Rubber cement, model glue, spot removers, and gasoline are examples of:

answer

inhalants

question

The effects of nitrous oxide include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Euphoria, b. Skin flushing, c. giggling, d. Pain relief

answer

skin flushing

question

In 2004, the number of college students nationwide who had tried any drug was almost:

answer

52%

question

Smaller doses of methamphetamine increase all of the following EXCEPT: a. Alertness, b. Appetite, c. Physical Activity, d. Aggression, e. Answer #1 and #3, f. Answer #2 and #4

answer

Answer #2 and #4

question

A contributing factor to the increasing rate of methamphetamine use is:

answer

it is relatively easy to make

question

The most common route of administration of heroin is:

answer

injecting

question

The illegal drug that does not appear to cause physical dependency is:

answer

LSD

question

When a hallucinogen is present at the reticular formation, messages become scrambled and synesthesia occurs.

answer

True

question

Drugs attach themselves to specific receptor sites in the body.

answer

True

question

Treatment for heroin addiction has low rates of recidivism.

answer

False

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Crack cocaine is cocaine that has been processed into a form about five times as strong as powdered cocaine.

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True

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Opium is a central nervous system stimulant.

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False

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Peyote and psilocybin produce hallucinogenic effects.

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True

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Marijuana has no proven negative effects on driving.

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False

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Ergogenic drugs enhance athletic performance.

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True

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Suppositories introduce chemicals into the body through the skin.

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False

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The most common method of injection for drug misusers is intramuscular injection.

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False

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In some instances, use of methamphetamines can result in major psychological dysfunction for as long as two-and-a-half years after the last use.

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True

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Today, most marijuana cigarettes contain 12 percent THC.

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False

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A recent national survey of college students showed that 1.2 percent all those surveyed had used LSD in the past year.

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True

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The psychoactive drug mescaline is found in mushrooms.

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False

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Amphetamines are classified as a stimulant drug.

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True

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