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WorksheetsHealth Unit 2: Physical Health/Body Systems
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following most affects a person's health?
Access to a beach
Access to Netflix
Income level
Education
What must a person do to keep the kidneys healthy?
Drink plenty of fluids
Monitor your blood pressure
Exercise 5 times per day
Eat a sugary diet
Which of the following substances makes the kidneys work harder?
Water
Vegetables
Meat
Alcohol
During soccer practice, Ethan starts feeling tired and dizzy. He realizes he only drank soda and hasn’t had any water all day. What is the best thing he can do to support his urinary system?
Drink water to increase hydration
Take a nap to allow his kidneys to rest
Eat a salty snack
Take his blood pressure
Which of the following organs are parts of the urinary system?
Kidneys, bladder, ureters, liver
Bladder, ureters, pancreas, stomach
Ureters, urethra, bladder, kidneys
Intestine, stomach, liver, urethra
What do we call diseases that can be spread from person to person or from animals to people?
Communicable disease
Chronic disease
Non-communicable disease
Non-contagious disease
Which of the following are effective ways to reduce the spread of communicable diseases?
Wash or sanitize hands
Get 4 hours of sleep
Get a vaccine
Drink water
During flu season, James’s friend coughs without covering his mouth. What is the most effective way James can protect himself?
Sit close to his friend to show support
Wash his hands frequently and keep some distance
Share food to build immunity
Ignore it because flu isn’t spread from person to person
Kendra is traveling overseas with her family. Her doctor recommends she get a vaccine before going. Why is this important?
It helps protect her and her family from diseases common in other countries
It makes her immune system weaker
It's not important, it's optional and doesn’t really matter
Everyone needs every vaccine available
Which of the following are true about vaccines?
They are highly effective, safe and easy ways to keep yourself and your community healthy
They are often expensive and always require a visit to the doctor, which takes up time and money
They are continually monitored for any negative health effects
Very little testing is done on vaccines before they are put into use
Many chronic diseases among the US population are preventable. Which of the following are considered chronic diseases?
Influenza (the Flu)
Kidney disease
Chicken Pox
Alzheimer's disease
Diabetes
Carlos’s family has a history of heart disease. What can he do now to reduce his risk?
Eat fried foods and skip workouts
Stay active and eat fruits and vegetables
Avoid vaccines
Sleep less to have more free time
Jaqueline sees an online ad that says a new “Super Detox Tea” can instantly cure all her health problems. What should she do first?
Buy the tea right away before it sells out
Ask her friends if they’ve tried it
Talk to her doctor to verify if the product is safe
Believe the commercial because it says it’s “scientifically proven”
A commercial shows famous athletes using a specific energy drink and says, “Everyone is drinking it!” What advertising technique is this?
Fear
Problem/Solution
Bandwagon
Testimonial
A commercial shows a worried mom saying, “If you really care about your family’s health, you’ll buy this vitamin supplement today!” What advertising technique is being used?
Fear
Bandwagon
Problem/Solution
Testimonial
What is diabetes?
A condition caused by a lack of calcium that weakens bones over time.
A disease that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe properly.
A condition where blood pressure is consistently higher than normal.
When the body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it properly. Risk factors include inactivity and poor diet (Type 2).
What is heart disease?
Damage to the heart or blood vessels from a variety of factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
A condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels.
A lung condition that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow.
A disorder caused by the immune system attacking healthy cells in the body.
What is cancer?
A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
Develops when abnormal cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Risk factors include tobacco use, sun exposure, and genetics.
A disease caused by bacteria or viruses that affects the respiratory system.
A condition that occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar.
