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WorksheetsTotal Health Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 33mins
Historically, the definition of health is the absence of injury, illness, and negative emotion.
True
False
One of the most important 20th century breakthroughs in medicine was the discovery of:
Protein
RNA
DNA
Lipid
Many _____________ have been developed over time to prevent people from
acquiring diseases such as smallpox, polio, and COVID-19.
antibiotics
vaccines
hormones
vitamins
The discovery of penicillin was so revolutionary for medical treatment because:
it was the first antibiotic that could effectively treat bacterial infections
it was the first vaccine developed for viral diseases
it was the first painkiller used in surgeries
it was the first method to cure genetic disorders
What is one of the public health advances that improved human hygiene?
Expansion of fast food chains
Increased use of fossil fuels
Clean water and sanitation systems
Development of video games
Which public health advance focuses on ensuring the safety of what we eat?
Food safety regulations
Air pollution control
Vaccination programs
Water fluoridation
Which of the following is a current challenge in medicine?
Marine biology
Film production
Automotive engineering
Rising healthcare costs
Heredity can play a significant role in determining a person's total health.
True
False
Name at least three categories of total health.
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
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?
