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WorksheetsHEALTH8 INVENTORY EXAMS
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which part of the body serves as the first line of defense against foreign matter? Using your reasoning skills, explain why this part is effective in protecting the body from harmful substances.
Heart
Skin and mucous membrane
Lungs
Kidneys
What do hair follicles in the nose do to protect the body? Use evidence and reasoning to justify why this function is important for health.
Produce mucus
Trap dust and other particles
Warm the air
Absorb oxygen
When foreign matter is swallowed, where is it destroyed? Explain the reasoning behind why this organ is suited for this function.
Lungs
Stomach
Kidneys
Intestines
The second line of defense of the immune system includes which of the following? Use strategic thinking to explain why this is considered a second line of defense.
Hair follicles
Skin
Digestive enzymes and acids
Tears
What do the kidneys do to help fight bacteria? Use reasoning to explain how this process helps maintain health.
Absorb nutrients
Wash out bacteria through urine
Store waste
Produce antibodies
What is the main goal of RA 8504 (Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998)? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Promote blood donation
Prevent and control HIV/AIDS
Reduce tuberculosis
Prevent dengue
What does RA 7719 (National Blood Services Act of 1994) promote? Use reasoning to explain why this is important for public health.
Blood transfusion fees
Voluntary blood donation
Use of artificial blood
Limiting blood banks
What is the best defense against HIV/AIDS and STIs according to the text? Use strategic thinking to explain why this method is effective.
Abstinence and education
Medication
Blood transfusion
Vaccination
What is a communicable disease? Use reasoning to determine which option best describes how communicable diseases are transmitted.
A disease that cannot be transmitted
A disease caused by air pollution
A disease that spreads from person to person
A disease caused by poor diet
Which is the best way to prevent communicable diseases? Consider the effectiveness of each option and use evidence to support your answer.
Take vitamins
Wash your hands often
Eat raw foods
Share utensils
What is a microbe? Use strategic thinking to identify the most accurate definition based on scientific evidence.
A visible living organism
A tiny living organism seen only with a microscope
A type of virus
A kind of chemical
Which type of germ causes sore throat and pneumonia? Use reasoning and evidence to select the correct answer.
Virus
Fungus
Bacteria
Protozoa
Which germ depends on a host to survive and reproduce? Use your knowledge and reasoning to choose the correct answer.
Virus
Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoa
What disease is caused by fungi? Use evidence and reasoning to select the correct answer.
Measles
Athlete’s foot
Flu
Tuberculosis
How can protozoa most often spread diseases? Use strategic thinking to determine the most common method of transmission.
Through contaminated water
Through air
Through skin contact
Through sound waves
The component of fitness that refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained activity is known as:
Muscular strength
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular endurance
Power
The sit and reach test is important for athletes because it assesses which component of fitness?
Muscular strength
Flexibility
Agility
Cardiorespiratory endurance
The ability of a muscle group to exert force repeatedly without fatigue is called:
Muscular endurance
Muscular strength
Agility
Coordination
The body composition test measures:
The amount of force muscles can exert
The ratio of muscle, fat, bone, and other tissues in the body
The maximum range of motion in a joint
Speed
Which of the following is an example of a test for muscular strength? Use reasoning to select the most appropriate test based on what muscular strength measures.
1-kilometer run
Abdominal curl test
Sit and reach test
Zipper test
Which of these is a benefit of regular physical activity? Use evidence and reasoning to determine which option best reflects a positive outcome of being physically active.
Increases risk of obesity
Lowers self-esteem
Improves stress management
Weakens the heart
Which fitness component is most important in preventing injuries because it allows joints to move fully?
Agility
Flexibility
Speed
Balance
The ability to exert a single maximum force against resistance is called:
Muscular endurance
Power
Muscular strength
Speed
A 1-kilometer walk or run test measures which fitness component?
Flexibility
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular strength
Speed
Which skill-related component refers to the ability to control body movement while standing still or moving? Use reasoning to determine which option best fits the definition based on your understanding of physical fitness components.
A) Coordination
B) Balance
C) Agility
D) Reaction time
A child who is physically active is more likely to: Use evidence and reasoning to select the most accurate outcome based on the benefits of physical activity.
A) Perform poorly in school
B) Develop obesity
C) Have improved health and academic performance
D) Experience decreased energy levels
Which of the following fitness components is most useful for a long-distance runner?
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Reaction time
Muscular strength
Which test can help assess shoulder flexibility?
Sit and reach
Right-angle push-ups
Zipper test
Abdominal curl
Which fitness component combines both speed and muscular strength?
Reaction time
Coordination
Power
Balance
Which of the following exercises is best for improving muscular endurance? Use reasoning to select the most appropriate exercise based on what muscular endurance measures.
Short sprints
Long-distance cycling
Heavy weightlifting
Static stretching
What is the primary function of the skin in the immune system? Use strategic thinking to explain why this function is crucial for overall health.
To act as a barrier against pathogens
To absorb nutrients
To produce sweat
To regulate body temperature
Which type of exercise is most effective for enhancing flexibility? Use reasoning to determine which option best describes this type of exercise.
Weight training
Running
Yoga
High-intensity interval training
