Flashcards on Personal health final

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The intellectual dimension of health can be explained as the ability to

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question and evaluate information.

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Pondering the "why" questions is known as __________ thinking.

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critical

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The Hispanic nonwhite population of the United States showed growth of __________ percent over the last decade.

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29

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To assess the impact of behavior on health, it is important to understand what a health __________ is and how to interpret it.

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risk

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he measure of the chance that a person receiving an exposure will develop a condition compared to the chance that a non-exposed person will develop the same condition is called

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relative risk

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The annual death rate from lung cancer among non-smokers is __________ deaths per 100,000 people.

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2.5

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Since 1900, infant mortality in the United States has decreased __________ percent.

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90

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An infectious disease is a medical condition typically resulting from an organism known as a

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Pathogen

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National estimates indicate that about __________ percent of instances of disease and premature death are the result of unhealthy lifestyles.

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50

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The number-one cause of mortality in the United States is

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tobacco use

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Psychologists have developed __________ to explain individual behavior change and better understand people's health habits.

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health behavior theories

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Which of the following theories states that the interactions among an individual, the environment, and behavior are complex and provides a framework for understanding them?

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social cognitive theory

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The stages of change model was initially developed in order to understand

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smoking cessation programs.

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Many Americans are aware of important health issues but are not able to translate their knowledge into healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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True

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The basis for leading a moral and ethical life is rooted in emotional health.

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False

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The different dimensions of health exist as separate elements.

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False

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Many health issues, including stress, mental health, nutrition, drug use, and disease, are strongly related to culture.

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True

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Much like reference books and refereed journal articles, Internet postings undergo evaluation by experts.

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False

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The likelihood of miscommunication when dealing with medical or health issues is small.

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False

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Health risk is the concept that relates specific health-compromising factors to an increased likelihood of developing diseases.

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True

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People tend to be more afraid of natural risks than man-made risks.

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False

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Attitudes, beliefs, and values regarding our personal health are shaped by our personalities.

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False

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A patient who is treated by a specialist for a health problem is receiving __________ care.

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Secondary

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Factors such as medical litigation, the aging population, and treatment for the uninsured __________ the cost of health care.

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Increase

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The main distinction between medical doctors and osteopaths is that osteopathic medicine places special emphasis on the body's __________ system, preventive medicine, and holistic care.

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musculoskeletal

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A person who holds either an M.D. or an D.O. degree is primarily referred to as a(n)

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physician.

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Which of the following are common courses taken during the first two years of medical school?

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biochemistry and medical ethics

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After medical school, most physicians receive further training during a residency in

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a major hospital or medical center.

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What degree is awarded by most dental schools?

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Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)

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What is the name for a dental professional who specializes in treating the gums and the bones supporting the teeth?

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periodontist

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An optometrist typically has an education of __________ years after his or her undergraduate degree.

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4

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Which health care profession uses methods including behavior therapy, group therapy, biofeedback, and cognitive retraining?

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clinical psychologist

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Which of the following terms specifically refers to practices used at the same time as, but not necessarily in conjunction with, conventional medical practices?

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complementary medicine

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For how many years has traditional Chinese medicine been practiced in China?

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3,000

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Homeopathy was developed over __________ years ago in Europe by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician.

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200

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Chiropractic adjustment-manipulating the patient's joints, particularly the spine

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is used to reduce pain and restore joint function.

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Low-cost or free care to treat routine medical problems or conduct preventive screening is widely available throughout the United States.

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False

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Dental school is typically six academic years.

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False

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A clinical psychologist holds a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology and provides psycho-socio-behavioral therapies to help people adjust to or overcome emotional problems or mental illnesses.

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True

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A registered nurse is a graduate of a nursing school who has passed the licensing exam for the R.N. credential.

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True

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Homeopathy is based on the "law of similars."

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True

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Meditation is one of the newest and most widely practiced mind-body therapies.

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False

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All natural products (biology based therapies) are classified as dietary supplements and go through a rigorous drug approval process by the FDA before the go to market.

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False

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Integrative medicine is the blending or combining of aspects of Western medicine with those of complementary and alternative medicine.

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True

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Integrative medicine is based on the Western view of patient care and the promotion of optimal health.

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False

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Two recommended online resources designed to assist in interpreting signs and symptoms are the __________ online and the Family Physicians website.

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Merck Manual

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Arguably, the finest concise book on medical self-care is

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Take Care of Yourself: The Completed Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-Care.

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Which of the following pain relievers is NOT an NSAID?

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acetaminophen

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According to a recent estimate by the Institute of Medicine, three out of ten American adults take __________ different medications in any given week.

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five or more.

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A CBC (complete blood count) is a routine test that provides information about

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white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

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What is an MRI primarily used to evaluate?

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soft tissue structures around the bones

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The more complex your illness or disease, the more likely it is for your doctor to

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refer you to a specialist for an expert opinion.

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A preexisting condition is an example of

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exclusion.

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What is the most common term for an insurance company?

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the insurance carrier

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What is the term for the money the subscriber pays to hold a health insurance policy?

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premium

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Many insurance plans have a deductible, which is

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the amount of money a subscriber must pay for medical services before the insurance company will start paying.

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he two basic types of private health insurance plans in the United States are managed care and

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fee for service.

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What type of HMO includes a free-standing facility owned by the HMO where all the doctors and clinical professionals are salaried employees?

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Staff model

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What is federal health insurance for the elderly called?

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Medicare

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Americans whose income is below the poverty line may receive coverage through __________, a program funded jointly by the federal and state governments.

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Medicaid

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Despite spending the most of any country in the world on health care, the US ranks __________ in life expectancy.

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28th

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The PPACA was passed in 2010 to

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increase the number of Americans who have health insurance.

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According to the key facts of the Affordable Care Act, in 2010 employees paid __________ on average to insure a family of four.

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3,997

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Which of the following is a benefit of preventive care?

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It is less costly.

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Our personal actions, including those related to __________, are the most important steps to preventive health care.

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exercising

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Changing a health behavior is challenging, particularly because social conditioning and environmental design often

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favor health-compromising behaviors.

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Which of the following factors is most important in determining health?

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lifestyle

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A prescription drug can be sold by a store owner when authorized by a written prescription from a medical practitioner.

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False

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The common brand name for acetaminophen is Advil.

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False

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Although individual responses vary widely, decongestants may cause drowsiness and antihistamines may cause insomnia.

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False

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Part of medical self-care includes knowing when to bypass primary care providers and go straight to specialists.

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False

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Advance directives are documents (such as a living will and power of attorney) that specify the type of medical care you want if you are too sick to express your wishes.

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True

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If you feel uncertain about a recommendation for a major surgical or medical treatment, you should not seek a second opinion unless your doctor agrees.

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False

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Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) are groups of health care providers and hospitals who negotiate plans with health care agencies.

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False

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Preventive care has received little emphasis in the past, because most medical systems are designed to treat and cure illness, not prevent it.

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True

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The organic compounds that are divided into two types, simple and complex, are called

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carbohydrates

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Fiber is the indigestible part of __________ foods.

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plant-based

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Which of the following is one of the best sources of soluble fiber?

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oats

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What is the best way to increase your fiber intake?

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Eat a variety of whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits.

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What are trans fats?

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unsaturated fats that are partially hydrogenated

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Which of these is the substance found in certain vitamins that helps protect the body cells from damage?

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antioxidants

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What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans designed to help people do?

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choose diets that meet nutrient requirements

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In an effort to make it easier for people to make better food choices, the USDA recently developed

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ChooseMyPlate.

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The CDC reports that obesity rates doubled among American adults during what time period?

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1980 through 2010

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What is the approximate BMI range for healthy weight?

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18.5-25

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In relation to fat distribution, research has shown that __________ fat may be more dangerous for long-term health than other fat locations.

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abdominal

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Which is the most widespread eating disorder?

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bulimia

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If we wish to change a behavior, the likelihood of success is much better if we

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take the time to develop a plan.

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Successful long-term maintenance of weight loss is defined as losing at least __________% of your body weight and keeping it off for at least a year.

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10

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A nutrient is a substance found in food that the body uses to grow, maintain, and repair itself.

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True

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The way we eat has changed over the last century in part because of refrigeration and modern appliances.

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True

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Nutrition is about understanding why we like the foods we do.

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False

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The six nutrient classes are carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and calories.

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False

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One measure for checking hydration is to weigh yourself every day to ensure that you have consumed enough fluids to restore water weight.

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True

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide information on calorie balance, weight management, physical activity, and general nutrition.

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True

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Due to the wide range of food preferences and choices, learning to eat healthier and maintain good eating habits has become easier over the years.

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False

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The "Nutrition Facts" panel on food labels is specially designed for each individual product so that consumers can easily understand key information.

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True

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Steroids are substances added to the diet that contain primarily vitamins, minerals, and botanicals.

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False

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Diseases of inactivity, such as osteoporosis and heart disease, can begin to take effect as early as which decades of life?

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second and third

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Structured physical activity that is focused on improving or maintaining physical capacity is referred to as

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exercise

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Musculoskeletal fitness increases bone density, muscle mass, and joint health and lowers the risk of __________.

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osteoporosis

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Which of the following lowers the risk of dying prematurely, especially from heart disease and stroke?

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cardiorespiratory fitness

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Anaerobic metabolism can supply energy for how long?

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about 30 seconds

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Where in the body is ATP stored?

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muscles

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The highest amount of oxygen the body can consume during exhaustive exercise is known as __________ capacity.

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aerobic

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Cardiac output is the rate of blood flow in __________ per minute.

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liters

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Exercise training is based on which four principles?

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overload, reversibility, specificity, and individual differences

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Training toward a goal is the idea of which principle?

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specificity

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When is the best time to take a resting heart rate?

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after waking in the morning

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Which of the following are the three components of muscular fitness?

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muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility

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The ability of a muscle to sustain a contraction over an extended period is called muscular

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endurance

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Flexibility is the functional range of motion of a

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joint

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What is the goal of resistance training?

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to develop muscular strength and endurance

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The three overlapping spheres of the physical activity continuum represent __________ activity.

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low, moderate, and high

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The thermic effect of food refers to the energy associated with

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digestion.

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Almost all confirmed cases of sudden death in young athletes are a result of cardiac abnormalities, heat stress, or

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drug or supplement use.

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College fitness centers that are well equipped, have a knowledgeable staff, are open long hours, and provide a wide variety of activities

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are typically supported through mandatory fees paid with tuition.

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Changing our exercise habits often starts with good intentions but gets poor results because it

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is voluntary and time-consuming and requires effort.

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A body mass index (BMI) of __________ or higher is associated with discontinuing exercise.

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30

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Established exercise behavior repeated over months and years becomes

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a lifelong habit.

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Levels of anxiety, stress, and depression can be lowered by participation in exercise.

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true

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Physical activity tends to decline in the college setting, as considerable time is spent in sedentary behaviors.

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True

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The most important part of physical activity or exercise is repetition.

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False

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Aerobic metabolism refers to the production of energy using oxygen.

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True

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Veins carry oxygen-rich blood back through the heart to the lungs, where it is exchanged for carbon dioxide.

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False

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Endurance is improved by the enhanced ability of the muscles to use fats as fuels, sparing muscle carbohydrate stores.

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True

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In contrast to training for cardiorespiratory fitness, the options for improving or maintaining muscular fitness are more limited.

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True

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Exercising alone is a good strategy for establishing physical activity as a permanent habit.

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False

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About __________ million people in the United States have diabetes.

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24

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Diabetes is a defect in the transfer of __________ from the bloodstream into the cells.

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Glucose

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What organ produces insulin?

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pancreas

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More than __________ percent of people with diabetes have type 2.

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90

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In response to insulin resistance, the pancreas initially

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produces more insulin

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Type 2 diabetes usually develops in people older than

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40

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Complications from diabetes primarily results in damage to which part of the eye?

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retina

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About __________ percent of adults with diagnosed diabetes take both oral medications and insulin.

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14

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Which of the following terms means low blood glucose levels?

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hypoglycemia

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All of the following are used to treat hypoglycemia EXCEPT

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coffee

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__________ are produced as a byproduct when fat is broken down as a source of energy when glucose is not readily available.

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Ketones

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Treating metabolic syndrome reduces the risk of developing all of the following EXCEPT

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colon cancer

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Reducing blood pressure, glucose levels, and __________ helps treat metabolic syndrome.

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LDL cholesterol

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One in ten Americans born in 2000 will develop diabetes.

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False

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Among people who have diabetes, 1 out of 4 is undiagnosed.

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True

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Glucagon lowers the level of glucose in the blood stream.

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False

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Insulin deficiency and insulin resistance can cause diabetes.

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True

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Glucose is a complex carbohydrate that is sometimes used by the body as an energy source.

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False

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Diet modification is used in the treatment of gestational diabetes.

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True

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Pre-diabetes is a type of diabetes.

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False

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Treating diabetes successfully means maintaining the proper balance between glucose and insulin.

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True

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Hypoglycemia means blood glucose levels are too high.

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False

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Opium is produced from what type of flower?

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Poppy

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What is the category of depressants normally used to induce sedation and sleep?

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sedative-hypnotic drugs

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Which of the following terms refers to the recreational use of inhalants?

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Huffing

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Cocaine is found in the leaves of the coca plant, which grows in parts of

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South America

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n recent years, a dangerous and highly addictive form of amphetamine, called __________, has become a serious problem.

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methamphetamine

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What is the concentrated form of marijuana that is usually smoked in small, square blocks?

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hashish

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The long-term effects of using marijuana include all of the following EXCEPT

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increased mental capacity.

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After the mid-1980s, it was discovered that Ecstasy destroys neurons that produce

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serotonin

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Common designer drugs are typically __________ analogues.

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amphetamine

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What is the most basic drug test used as part of the urine screen?

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immunoassay

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Drugs can be administered orally, transdermally, rectally, parenterally, and via inhalation.

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True

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Schedule III drugs have common uses in medical treatment.

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True

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Nicotine is a naturally occurring depressant found in tobacco.

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False

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There has been no documentation of physiological damage among LSD users.

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True

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When PCP users get hurt, the drug's anesthetic properties prevent them from feeling pain.

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True

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The effects of salvia begin about 30 minutes after entering the blood.

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False

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Drug testing is not usually very accurate.

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False

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In the United States, more resources are allocated to law enforcement than to drug treatment.

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True

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Where does fertilization of an ovum and a sperm cell occur?

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fallopian tube

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Common premenstrual syndrome symptoms include all of the following EXCEPT

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blisters.

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Menopause occurs when

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the ovaries stop releasing ova

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What male reproductive organ transports both urine and semen?

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urethra

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What is the absence of menstruation called?

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amenorrhea

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Side effects of birth control pills include all of the following EXCEPT

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blindness.

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The vaginal ring is inserted in the vagina for __________ week(s).

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three

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Which is the most common type of barrier contraception?

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condom

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__________ involve(s) placing a thin tube into each fallopian tube, resulting in the formation of scar tissue, which prevents movement of both egg and sperm.

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Sterilization implants

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The "morning after" pill does which of the following?

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prevents pregnancy

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Sexual pain, or pain during or after intercourse, is known as

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dyspareunia.

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A person's sense of being male or female is called

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gender identity.

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Approximately what percentage of Americans marry at least once in their lives?

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74%

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The key to resolving conflict is

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communication

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The vagina is part of the external female reproductive system.

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False

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A fetus weighs about 1-2 pounds at the end of the first trimester.

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False

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The placenta allows unborn babies to obtain oxygen and nutrients and exchange waste products with their mother.

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True

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Both men and women experience the refractory period during the resolution phase of sexual response.

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False

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People choose their sexual orientation.

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False

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Good communication helps resolve conflicts in relationships.

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True

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The word "stress" is typically used to describe depleted energy and a decline in function, but the correct term for such negative stress is actually

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distress

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Which type of stress is regular or predictable but intermittent?

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episodic

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During the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body's physiological processes attempt to adapt to the stressor and regain homeostasis.

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resistance

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The interruption of breathing during sleep is known as

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sleep apnea

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Which of the following is NOT one of the most common health-related problems associated with chronic stress?

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osteoporosis

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Which behavior type is characterized by competitiveness and hostility?

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type A

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Which of the following has three aspects: anger, aggression, and cynicism?

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hostility

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Women tend to display an alternative stress response known as the __________ response.

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tend-and-befriend

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The planned efficient use of one's time is called

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time management.

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Which of the following is NOT a step in effective time management?

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simplifying activities

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You should organize your activities into four distinct categories, the first being

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urgent and important.

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The psychological concept that describes people's beliefs about the underlying causes of events in their lives is known as

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locus of control

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Those with __________ control orientation believe that the outcome of a situation is based on events outside their personal control.

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external

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A major difference between attribution styles is that people with a(n) __________ locus of personal control know how to act to get their desired outcomes.

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internal

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Which of the following involves adopting a passive attitude toward one's thoughts as they come and go?

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meditation

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Physical Activity simulates the actions of

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Fight or flight response

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An example of a high-stress job is one in which you have a responsibility for how things turn out and are in a position to control those things.

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False

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The fight-or-flight response is a logical means of dealing with long-term emotional stress.

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False

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The status syndrome, a recent concept in public health, refers to the effect of social position on a person's quality of life and longevity beyond that accounted for by education and income.

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True

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For increasing numbers of students today, the college years are carefree, joyful times.

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False

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As the role of brain chemicals called __________ became better understood, new drugs were developed to help in the treatment of mental illness.

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neurotransmitters

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What is the name of the chemical messengers in the body that influence neurotransmitters in the brain?

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hormones

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A common way we respond to unmet needs is to protect or defend our ego, our conscious state of how we perceive our self. This response is called a

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defense mechanism.

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Steps to prevent suicide may include all of the following EXCEPT

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acting shocked to scare the person to get help

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A condition characterized by repetition of the same act over and over is

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

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A schizophrenic who experiences delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized behavior but lacks other specific symptoms is classified as which of the following types?

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undifferentiated

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Anti-anxiety medications, such as Valium and Xanax, are what type of drug?

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minor tranquilizers

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Which type of psychotherapy subjects the client to unpleasant stimuli after the client displays undesirable behavior?

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aversive conditioning

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Which type of therapy uses role playing and confrontation?

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gestalt

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Frustration is a normal response to unmet needs.

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true

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Use of defense mechanisms is not normal.

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False

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Lack of control in life is among the factors that contribute to eating disorders.

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True

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Bipolar disorder is also known as known as manic-depressive illness.

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True

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Long lasting depression doesn't usually cause personal, professional and relationship problems.

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False

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A person with paranoid personality disorder anticipates being abused by other people.

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True

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Psychotherapy and biomedical therapy are two approaches used to treat mental disorders. In most instances, a combination of psychotherapy and biomedical therapy is used.

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True

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Systematic desensitization therapy employs relaxation and visualization.

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True

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Coronary heart disease and stroke account for __________ percent of all cardiovascular deaths.

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70

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All of the following are types of cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

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edema

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Atherosclerosis involves a buildup of the following deposits EXCEPT

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vitamins

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What is the term for the bursting of an arterial wall in the heart?

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heart attack

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What is the term for the build-up of patchy deposits inside arteries?

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plaque

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What is the term for the condition in which the blood supply to the myocardium is partially or completely blocked?

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coronary heart disease

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hat type of stroke is the most common?

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ischemic

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Cerebrovascular accident is the medical term for

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stroke.

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What is the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?

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to restore a regular heart rhythm to people in cardiac arrest

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Which of the following statements about the Framingham study is NOT true?

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It concluded that the most influential risk factor for cardiovascular disease is genetics.

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The following are all modifiable risk factors for heart disease EXCEPT

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heredity

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In a blood pressure reading, the bottom number is the __________ pressure.

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diastolic

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What is the normal systolic blood pressure range?

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<120 mm of Hg

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Individuals with uncontrolled hypertension have the risk of all the following health problems EXCEPT

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appendicitis.

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What is the term for abnormally elevated total cholesterol as measured from a blood sample?

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hypercholesterolemia

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All of the following contribute to elevated cholesterol values EXCEPT

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infertility.

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Fasting lipoprotein profile measures all of the following EXCEPT

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total calories.

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What is another term for abnormal blood lipids?

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dyslipidemia

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What is the surgical procedure in which a balloon-tipped catheter is inserted into a diseased, narrowed coronary artery and then inflated?

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coronary angioplasty

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A carotid endarterectomy works to restore adequate blood flow to the

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brain

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When was the first human heart transplant performed?

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1967

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Coronary heart disease is one of the most common types of cardiovascular diseases.

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True

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Individuals experiencing a possible stroke can drive themselves to the hospital.

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False

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The most common form of diabetes is type I.

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False

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Moderate alcohol consumption has been shown to reduce coronary heart disease risk by elevating HDL cholesterol.

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True

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How many new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually in the US?

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1,596,670

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Possession of a __________ sequence linked with cancer means specific cells are more likely to grow abnormally.

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gene

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Which of the following is used to describe the largest and most invasive cancer?

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T4

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Which notation means metastases are present?

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M1

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What is the most common symptom of breast cancer?

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a lump

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Which of the following is the most important risk factor for lung cancer?

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cigarette smoking

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Which cancer is the third most common among men and women in the United States?

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colon

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Which of these is a test for colon cancer detection?

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colonoscopy

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Which type of cancer is the most commonly diagnosed among men?

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Prostate

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Which population is at the greatest risk of developing prostate cancer?

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African-American

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Which of the following is NOT a type of skin cancer?

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hepatocellular carcinoma

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The chief risk factor for malignant melanoma is

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exposure to the sun

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Early detection for malignant melanoma uses the __________ screening.

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A,B,C,D

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Chemo is short for

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chemotherapy.

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The Human Genome Project has determined that a person who carries a marker for a certain type of cancer will inevitably develop that cancer.

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False

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Exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun is related to skin cancer.

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True

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A man thought to have colon cancer may have high levels of PSA in his blood.

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False

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Staging is used to determine the invasiveness of a cancer.

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True

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Lumpectomy is the removal of the affected breast.

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False

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Mastectomy is the removal of the affected breast.

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True

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Malignant melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

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True

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Exposure to tanning beds before age 35 decreases melanoma risk.

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False

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Sunburns help protect against skin cancer.

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False

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Chemotherapy can cause nausea, weakness, and suppress the immune system.

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True

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Laetrile has been shown to be an effective treatment for cancer.

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False

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Which of the following is another name for white blood cells?

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leukocytes

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B cells __________ pathogens.

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detect

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Which of the following is the most common streptococcal infection?

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strep throat

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Symptoms of bacterial meningitis include all of the following EXCEPT

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hair loss

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Which type of influenza is the most widespread?

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A

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The proteins H and N in H1N1 are

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hemagglutinin & neuraminidase

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People infected with Influenza A have these symptoms EXCEPT

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upset stomach

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Hepatitis B&C are contracted through all of the following EXCEPT

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eating food prepared by someone infected

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Which of the following is NOT one of the universal precautions for hepatitis B and C?

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rinsing food before preparation

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Which of the following is NOT true of chlamydia?

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Symptoms appear with 24 to 48 hours of exposure.

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Untreated gonorrhea in women can lead to

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pelvic inflammatory disease.

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During incubation, a person experiences early symptoms of the disease but may not realize yet that he or she is sick.

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False

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Most people realize they are sick at the prodromal stage.

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False

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White blood cells are known as antigens.

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False

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Passive immunity is long-lasting.

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False

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Living in close contact with a large number of people decreases one's risk of contracting bacterial meningitis.

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False

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The common cold is caused by a single, specialized virus.

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False

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Frequent hand washing is effective in preventing the common cold.

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True

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Another name for mononucleosis is the "kissing disease."

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True

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Medications available for herpes 1 only reduce the severity of symptoms.

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True

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Symptoms of gonorrhea appear sooner than do those of chlamydia.

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True

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The Gardasil vaccine protects against human papilloma virus.

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True

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Abstinence is the most effective preventive method against sexually transmitted diseases.

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True

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The majority of HIV cases in the U.S. today are caused by medical errors.

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False

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One out of __________ college students say they have missed classes, fallen behind in courses, or done poorly on schoolwork because of drinking.

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four

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The DEA considers Schedule __________ drugs to be those with the highest potential for abuse and dependency.

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I

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Cough medicines with codeine are examples of Schedule __________ drugs.

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V

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Alcohol quickly absorbs into the bloodstream, where it moves on to affect all of the following systems EXCEPT the

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reproductive system.

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Blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) of _________ will cause euphoria, a feeling of well-being, lower inhibitions, minor impairment of reasoning and memory, and intensified emotions in most people.

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0.04-0.06

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For an average-size man, blood alcohol level (BAL) rises about __________ per drink per hour.

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0.025

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Driving under the influence (DUI) is defined as driving with a __________ BAL or above.

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0.08

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By age 18, the typical American has seen or heard more than __________ alcohol advertisements on television and radio and in print.

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100,000

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In recent years, a dangerous and highly addictive form of amphetamine, called __________, has become a serious problem.

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methamphetamine

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Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic drug found in a type of

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mushroom.

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Ketamine is sometimes referred to as

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Special K

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What are the most commonly prescribed minor tranquilizers?

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benzodiazepines

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The date rape drug gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, was originally developed as a(n)

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dissociative anesthetic.

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A common designer drug is __________ which increases heart rate and respiration and distorts perception.

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Ecstasy

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The typical window of time in which a person's urine sample will test positive after use of most illegal drugs is __________ hours.

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24-48

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Transdermal administration occurs when a drug diffuses into the bloodstream through the skin.

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True

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For an average-size woman, blood alcohol level (BAL) rises about 0.020 per drink per hour.

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False

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In most states, being convicted of a DUI or DWI is a minor offense.

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False

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The legal drinking age is 21 in all states but Alaska.

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False

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Hallucinogens are powerful drugs known for inducing delusions.

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False

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Marijuana smoke contains high levels of carbon monoxide.

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True

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Fentanyl is a depressant that is more powerful than morphine.

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False

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Club drugs have short-term effects.

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False

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If a person tests positive for drugs, a confirmation test is given.

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True

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What connects the uterus to the vagina?

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Cervix

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How many hours can an ovum survive in a fallopian tube?

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48-72

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Which of the following is a common symptom of menopause?

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loss of libido

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What occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus?

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ectopic pregnancy

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What condition of pregnancy is characterized by high blood pressure, edema, dizziness, vision problems, and stomach pain?

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preeclampsia

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Which of the following forms of contraception provides the most effective protection from STDs?

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male latex condom

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Which of the following is an example of the barrier method of contraception?

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sponge

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Which of the following is a barrier method in which a small plastic or copper structure is inserted in the uterus?

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IUD

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Which of the following is a natural contraception method?

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withdrawal

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Another term used for miscarriage is

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spontaneous abortion.

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According to a CDC survey, what percentage of people between 15 and 17 years old reported having sexual intercourse for the first time?

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40%

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Problems associated with sexual desire, sexual arousal, orgasm, and sexually related pain are referred to as

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sexual dysfunction.

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Which of the following is one of the most important elements of a healthy relationship?

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respect

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Which of the following is unequal in an unhealthy relationship?

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power

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The sponge is a hormonal method of birth control.

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false

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A vasectomy prevents the production of sperm.

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False

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Gay men and Lesbians are often the targets of prejudice and discrimination.

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True

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Something that disrupts homeostasis is known as a

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stressor.

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Positive stress, or __________, is created by stressors that motivate and result in improved performance.

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eustress

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A form of stress that is prolonged and continuous is referred to as

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chronic

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What tool is used to quantify the amount of stress a person has, and the related increase in risk of stress-related illness?

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Social Readjustment Rating Scale

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The need for __________ is as basic as the need for food and water.

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sleep

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An individual with a __________ personality is relaxed and contemplative.

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type B

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Which of the following is the primary characteristic that puts people at risk for heart disease and other stress-related health problems?

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hostility

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three key aspects to successful stress management?

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cultivating eustress and avoiding distress

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Stressors disrupt a person's natural state of balance, or homeostasis.

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True

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How we see our personal level of control over the world can have a major effect on our response to stress.

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True

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We gauge __________ by assessing factors such as how fulfilling people's relationships are and their self-esteem, among others.

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Mental health

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Which defense mechanism is characterized by frustration that is expressed through attacking another target?

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Displacement

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Which of the following is NOT a personal or social problem related to mental health?

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Chronic disease

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Which type of suicide refers to taking one's life to advance a cause or ideal?

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Altruistic

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Fears of specific events, objects, or situations are symptomatic of which of the following?

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phobia

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Which of the following is a long-term disorder that is less severe than major depression?

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dysthymia

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Which type of therapy emphasizes free will to gain insight and self-understanding?

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existential

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Motivation is forceful behavior with the intent to dominate.

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False

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Psychotherapy can only be performed by a psychologist or psychiatrist.

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False

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