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Total Health Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Historically, the definition of health is the absence of injury, illness, and negative emotion.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

One of the most important 20th century breakthroughs in medicine was the discovery of:

a)

Protein

b)

RNA

c)

DNA

d)

Lipid

3.

Many _____________ have been developed over time to prevent people from

acquiring diseases such as smallpox, polio, and COVID-19.

a)

antibiotics

b)

vaccines

c)

hormones

d)

vitamins

4.

The discovery of penicillin was so revolutionary for medical treatment because:

a)

it was the first antibiotic that could effectively treat bacterial infections

b)

it was the first vaccine developed for viral diseases

c)

it was the first painkiller used in surgeries

d)

it was the first method to cure genetic disorders

5.

What is one of the public health advances that improved human hygiene?

a)

Expansion of fast food chains

b)

Increased use of fossil fuels

c)

Clean water and sanitation systems

d)

Development of video games

6.

Which public health advance focuses on ensuring the safety of what we eat?

a)

Food safety regulations

b)

Air pollution control

c)

Vaccination programs

d)

Water fluoridation

7.

Which of the following is a current challenge in medicine?

a)

Marine biology

b)

Film production

c)

Automotive engineering

d)

Rising healthcare costs

8.

Heredity can play a significant role in determining a person's total health.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Name at least three categories of total health.

4 lines
10.

Choose one category of total health:

1) Describe what it means, and

2) Give an example of something in your life related to the category

4 lines
11.

We hardly ever used the textbooks in health class last year. I want to know if

1) you thought they were a helpful resource, and

2) why or why not?

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