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Health Semester Exam



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A child asks his mother why his dog had to die. The child’s question is a way of helping him develop his spiritual dimension of health.
 

 2. 

In the United States, the average cost of health care per person is more than $5,000 per year.
 

 3. 

Wellness is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, whereas health is practicing the behaviors necessary to achieve that state of well-being.
 

 4. 

Seventy-five percent of all adult deaths are caused by heart disease, cancer, or stroke.
 

 5. 

When setting goals, you can increase the likelihood of reaching them if you have someone close to you help you with your goals.
 

 6. 

Printed materials are always a better source of information than friends and family members because if something is in print it must be true.
 

 7. 

The major purpose of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System is to help youths eliminate their risky behaviors.
 

 8. 

Speaking your thoughts is the most effective form of communication.
 

 9. 

Sign language is the fourth most used language in the world.
 

 10. 

When a speaker’s words do not match his or her body language, the listener is more likely to believe the spoken words.
 

 11. 

Expressing your feelings honestly is a healthy way to contribute to your well-being.
 

 12. 

Suntanned skin has always been a sign of wealth because it indicates the availability of leisure time.
 

 13. 

Research indicates that the sense of sight is the most used of all the senses.
 

 14. 

The ears are connected to the throat.
 

 15. 

Teenagers will mature physically at a faster rate if they are more mature emotionally.
 

 16. 

Muscle strength and sex drive begin to diminish after a man reaches the age of 30.
 

 17. 

Males are fertile from the time of their birth because they are born with millions of primary sperm cells.
 

 18. 

Good prenatal care includes avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
 

 19. 

It is completely safe to drink alcohol in limited amounts while pregnant.
 

 20. 

Being well fed is the same as being nourished.
 

 21. 

A complete protein will have all 20 of the different amino acids.
 

 22. 

Eating a diet that is overly rich in protein will stimulate the body to build more muscle mass.
 

 23. 

Over one-half of deaths in the United States are related to excessive fat consumption.
 

 24. 

Certain patterns of fat storage in males increase their health risks for heart disease.
 

 25. 

Eating disorders are more common in females.
 

 26. 

The maximum heart rate for a 17-year-old male is 207.
 

 27. 

To achieve the target heart rate for a 16-year-old female who is physically fit, the intensity of a workout would be between 143 and 173.
 

 28. 

Isometric exercises work muscle groups against a movable object and, therefore, provide strength through a range of motion.
 

 29. 

If Ashton works out the same muscle group for two days in a row, she will need to rest that muscle group for 48 hours to allow it to repair itself.
 

 30. 

Humidity plays an important role in producing complications in which the body may not be able to get rid of the extra heat it generates, resulting in heat exhaustion which can lead to heat stroke.
 

 31. 

The number of head injuries among bicyclists can be reduced by as much as 85% if the rider wears a helmet.
 

 32. 

Most deaths related to fires are due to burn injuries rather than smoke inhalation.
 

 33. 

Trends indicate a decease in the number of violent victimization incidences.
 

 34. 

In the majority of homicides the perpetrator is a stranger.
 

 35. 

If you are involved in, or a witness to, childhood violence, which can come in the form of neglect, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, a proper course of action would be to confide in a trusted adult who can assist in finding help.
 

 36. 

A person’s perception determines if a stress produces eustress or distress.
 

 37. 

Lack of money is most commonly cited as a major source of stress.
 

 38. 

According to the general adaptation syndrome, if a stressor remains constant the body will remain in the second stage of resistance until the stressor is removed.
 

 39. 

Imagined stressors have a different physiological response than real stressors.
 

 40. 

People who are exposed to high amounts of stress are more likely to become ill.
 

 41. 

Not only is laughter good exercise, but also it increases the efficiency of the immune system and decreases the levels of stress hormones.
 

 42. 

Increasing the tax rate on cigarettes results in a decrease in the amount of money spent on health care.
 

 43. 

The use of low-nicotine cigarettes has helped people avoid becoming addicted to cigarettes.
 

 44. 

Smokeless tobacco is a safe alternative to cigarettes.
 

 45. 

Historically, alcohol was used as an anesthetic to mask pain during surgery.
 

 46. 

In general, the body has the ability to metabolize one drink per hour; therefore, a person could drink five cans of beer over five hours and have no physiological response from the alcohol in the beer.
 

 47. 

Most abusers of drugs will eventually end up in jail, outgrow or overcome their need for drugs and get on with their lives, or die.
 

 48. 

All drugs have the potential to produce psychological and psychological dependence.
 

 49. 

Alcohol is the most widely abused drug by young adults.
 

 50. 

Marijuana, often called pot, grass, reefer, weed, herb, and Mary Jane, gets its mind-altering effects from the burning of its active ingredient, Cannabis sativa.
 

Matching
 
 
Jenny finishes band rehearsal early. She is exhausted from her long school day and wants to go home but her parents are still at work. Jenny’s friend, Thomas, offers to give her a ride home. Thomas has a reputation for driving carelessly. Jenny’s parents have encouraged Jenny not to ride with unsafe drivers. Jenny thinks about her choices and decides to just wait for her mom. Jenny finds out later that Thomas had a tire blowout and wrecked his car.

Use the scenario above to match the elements of the IDEAL method of problem solving to the correct statement.
a.
identify
d.
act
b.
describe
e.
learn
c.
evaluate
 

 51. 

Jenny decides not to ride with Thomas and to wait for her parents.
 

 52. 

Jenny is thankful she decided not to ride with Thomas and has discovered it is better to be safe than sorry.
 
 
Match the term to the correct definition.
a.
cornea
f.
rods
b.
iris
g.
semicircular canal
c.
olfactory area
h.
synesthesia
d.
powers of accommodation
i.
tympanic membrane
e.
retina
 

 53. 

the region of the nasal passage where odors are detected
 

 54. 

stimulation of one sense creates a response in another sense
 

 55. 

a structure that separates the outer ear from the middle ear
 

 56. 

the innermost area of the eye, where the image is received by receptors
 
 
Match the term to the correct definition.
a.
adrenaline
f.
mitosis
b.
androgens
g.
progesterone
c.
endometrium
h.
semen
d.
hypothalamus
i.
testosterone
e.
meiosis
j.
urethra
 

 57. 

an area in the center of the brain that exerts nervous system control over the pituitary gland and the rest of the endocrine system
 

 58. 

male sex hormones produced in the adrenal cortex
 

 59. 

one of the primary hormones produced by the ovaries; it causes the uterus to support and nourish an implanted fertilized ovum
 

 60. 

the passageway from the bladder to the outside of the body
 

 61. 

the process of reducing chromosome numbers in the reproductive cells to one-half their original number
 

 62. 

a milky fluid containing sperm and fluids from the seminal vesicles and prostate
 
 
Match the term to the correct definition.
a.
body compositions
f.
muscular endurance
b.
cardiorespiratory fitness
g.
muscular strength
c.
FITT formula
h.
physical activity
d.
flexibility
i.
skill-related fitness
e.
health-related fitness
j.
target heart rate range
 

 63. 

the level of fitness necessary to gain health benefits
 

 64. 

the ability of the lungs and heart to provide enough oxygen to sustain moderate levels of activity for long periods of time
 

 65. 

the ability to move the joints of the body though a full range of motion
 

 66. 

the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without fatiguing
 

 67. 

the percentage of the predicted maximum heart rate that must be reached to obtain improvements in aerobic capacity
 

 68. 

any task performed by the skeletal muscles that requires the body to use more energy than it does when it is at rest
 
 
Match the term to the correct definition.
a.
distress
f.
homeostasis
b.
eustress
g.
social support
c.
fight-or-flight response
h.
stress
d.
general adaptation syndrome
i.
stress response
e.
hardiness
j.
stressor
 

 69. 

the response of the nervous and endocrine systems to supply the body with energy to fight back or escape from an uncomfortable environment
 

 70. 

a network of people who care about you and are willing to help you when needed
 

 71. 

situations that are perceived as positive that trigger physical and emotional reactions in the body
 

 72. 

the physiological reactions that occur in the body when a stressor is experienced
 

 73. 

situations that trigger immediate physical and emotional reactions in the body
 

 74. 

situations that are perceived as negative that trigger a physical and emotional reaction in the body
 

 75. 

the state of the body during relaxation; when the body is functioning normally in a stable, balanced state
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 76. 

According to the strategies to increase the success rate of achieving one’s goals, which would be the best place for Sarah to keep a list of her goals?
a.
in a notebook she keeps in her desk drawer
b.
on the bathroom mirror by her toothbrush holder
c.
on the back of her closet door
d.
in her photo album with her important pictures
 

 77. 

Anthony does not like the closed campus policy at his school. Instead of discussing his opinion with his principal, he vandalizes the bathroom walls during lunchtime. Anthony’s communication is typical of the ____ communicator
a.
passive
c.
passive-aggressive
b.
aggressive
d.
assertive
 

 78. 

Leah is a soft-spoken girl who wants everyone to like her. She is a good student who always does her work. Leah lacks the confidence to stand up to others. It angers Leah when Alvin asks to copy her homework, but Leah allows him to do so. Leah would like to tell Alvin to do his own homework, but she cannot find the courage. Which best describes Leah’s communication style?
a.
passive
c.
passive-aggressive
b.
aggressive
d.
assertive
 

 79. 

Which message is given by a person with an assertive communication style?
a.
I am right and I will teach you a lesson.
b.
You don’t count. I am right.
c.
I count. You count.
d.
I’m sorry. I don’t count.
 

 80. 

Which statement is true about hearing and listening?
a.
In the communication process listening is more important than talking .
b.
The average person retains about 65% of what is heard and only for a few minutes.
c.
About 65% of your communication time is spent listening.
d.
all of the above
 

 81. 

The ____ is the living layer of skin that gives skin its structure and elasticity.
a.
epidermis
c.
dermis
b.
melanin
d.
sebum
 

 82. 

Which are side effects associated with excessive sun exposure?
a.
toughening and weakening of the skin
b.
skin cancer and wrinkling of the skin
c.
cataracts of the eyes and reddening of the skin
d.
all of the above
 

 83. 

Which is the best method to use in the treatment and prevention of acne?
a.
When using cosmetics, use an oil-based product that will remain on the surface of the skin and not enter the pores.
b.
Remove the excess pus from acne sores by pressing the sides of the sore together.
c.
Wash your face three to four times daily. Scrub the acne sores in a circular pattern to soften the acne sores and kill the acne-causing bacteria.
d.
Use regular soap for acne unless your doctor recommends another type of cleanser for your skin.
 

 84. 

Which would be the best source of iodine?
a.
garden spinach
c.
grilled ocean catfish
b.
oven roasted beefsteak
d.
charbroiled pork chops
 

 85. 

Which structure allows the ovum to move from the ovary to the uterus?
a.
endometrium
c.
vagina
b.
cervix
d.
uterine tube
 

 86. 

Who is most likely to suffer from osteoporosis?
a.
Mr. Parker, age 69, treats himself to french fries each day after his morning swim.
b.
Mr. Crenshaw, age 78, walks to the donut shop each morning for coffee and cinnamon twists.
c.
Mrs. Parker, age 66, enjoys fishing each morning while snacking on grapefruit slices and toast.
d.
Mrs. Crenshaw, age 63, attends water aerobics classes three times a week and likes to snack on string cheese.
 

 87. 

Which nutrient is responsible for providing energy to the body?
a.
fats
c.
vitamins
b.
carbohydrates
d.
proteins
 

 88. 

Which is the best source of fat for your diet?
a.
fresh churned butter from a dairy cow
c.
cheese
b.
margarine
d.
olive oil
 

 89. 

Martina believes that mega-dosing on vitamins will ensure a healthy body. Which statement is accurate and could be used to convince Martina that mega-dosing is not a healthy choice?
a.
Megadosing does not challenge the body to crave the RDIs of vitamins.
b.
Megadosing forces the body to store all the excess vitamins.
c.
Megadosing can lead to bone pain, hair loss, and the development of kidney stones.
d.
Vitamins play such a small role in the body that is unnecessary to megadose.
 

 90. 

Jentry will eat all types of fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, and yogurt. Jentry will not eat any type of meat, poultry, or fish. Jentry is considered a ____ vegetarian.
a.
vegan
c.
lacto-ovo vegetarian
b.
lacto-vegetarian
d.
all of the above
 

 91. 

Why is it important to read all the labeling on foods before making a purchase?
a.
Reading labels allows you to compare the nutritional values of different products, which will help you select the more nutritional product.
b.
Products are labeled with expiration dates, which will help prevent you from buying food that is spoiled.
c.
Reading labels can give you important information about the DRV of the vitamins and minerals in products.
d.
all of the above
 

 92. 

Why do females have a higher body fat percentage than males?
a.
The increased muscle mass in a male’s body prevents the storage of excess fat.
b.
Females need a higher percentage of body fat in order to support pregnancy when it occurs.
c.
Testosterone levels in males prevent the storage of excess fat.
d.
The absence of testosterone in the female body allows body fat to be stored.
 

 93. 

Weight management experts believe that ideal weight loss would consist of losing ____ pounds per week.
a.
one to two
c.
three to four
b.
two to three
d.
four to five
 

 94. 

Nita has a waist-to-hip ration of 29:38. Is she at risk for health problems associated with weight?
a.
yes, because her ratio is greater than 1.00
b.
yes, because her ratio is greater than 0.90
c.
no, because her ratio is less than 0.70
d.
no, because her ratio is below the ideal of 0.80 for women
 

 95. 

Which body part is most susceptible to frostbite?
a.
head
c.
arm
b.
foot
d.
nose
 

 96. 

All are protective defenses used by the lungs except
a.
mucus
c.
cilia
b.
coughing and clearing of the throat
d.
cartilage
 

 97. 

Which best completes the statement? In general teenagers smoke because they ____, whereas adults smoke because they ____.
a.
want to be like their friends, want to look cool
b.
are addicted, want to look more sophisticated
c.
want to look cool, have developed a habit
d.
want to look older, want to be like their friends
 

 98. 

Which activity could be done with some of the chemicals found in cigarettes?
a.
paint the house or poison a rat
b.
remove fingernail polish or spray the yard for bugs
c.
put an animal to sleep at the dog pound or preserve a dead body
d.
all of the above
 

 99. 

Which are signs of alcohol poisoning?
a.
red, flushed face, dry skin, and vomiting.
b.
slowed breathing, cold skin, and rapid heartbeat
c.
rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, and cool clammy skin
d.
pale, clammy skin, slowed breathing rate, and unconsciousness
 

 100. 

In which organ of the body is alcohol metabolized by alcohol dehydrogenase?
a.
stomach
c.
liver
b.
small intestines
d.
kidneys
 



 
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