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HEALTH8 INVENTORY EXAMS

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

Heart

b)

Skin and mucous membrane

c)

Lungs

d)

Kidneys

2.

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.

a)

Produce mucus

b)

Trap dust and other particles

c)

Warm the air

d)

Absorb oxygen

3.

When foreign matter is swallowed, where is it destroyed? Explain the reasoning behind why this organ is suited for this function.

a)

Lungs

b)

Stomach

c)

Kidneys

d)

Intestines

4.

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.

a)

Hair follicles

b)

Skin

c)

Digestive enzymes and acids

d)

Tears

5.

What do the kidneys do to help fight bacteria? Use reasoning to explain how this process helps maintain health.

a)

Absorb nutrients

b)

Wash out bacteria through urine

c)

Store waste

d)

Produce antibodies

6.

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.

a)

Promote blood donation

b)

Prevent and control HIV/AIDS

c)

Reduce tuberculosis

d)

Prevent dengue

7.

What does RA 7719 (National Blood Services Act of 1994) promote? Use reasoning to explain why this is important for public health.

a)

Blood transfusion fees

b)

Voluntary blood donation

c)

Use of artificial blood

d)

Limiting blood banks

8.

What is the best defense against HIV/AIDS and STIs according to the text? Use strategic thinking to explain why this method is effective.

a)

Abstinence and education

b)

Medication

c)

Blood transfusion

d)

Vaccination

9.

What is a communicable disease? Use reasoning to determine which option best describes how communicable diseases are transmitted.

a)

A disease that cannot be transmitted

b)

A disease caused by air pollution

c)

A disease that spreads from person to person

d)

A disease caused by poor diet

10.

Which is the best way to prevent communicable diseases? Consider the effectiveness of each option and use evidence to support your answer.

a)

Take vitamins

b)

Wash your hands often

c)

Eat raw foods

d)

Share utensils

11.

What is a microbe? Use strategic thinking to identify the most accurate definition based on scientific evidence.

a)

A visible living organism

b)

A tiny living organism seen only with a microscope

c)

A type of virus

d)

A kind of chemical

12.

Which type of germ causes sore throat and pneumonia? Use reasoning and evidence to select the correct answer.

a)

Virus

b)

Fungus

c)

Bacteria

d)

Protozoa

13.

Which germ depends on a host to survive and reproduce? Use your knowledge and reasoning to choose the correct answer.

a)

Virus

b)

Bacteria

c)

Fungi

d)

Protozoa

14.

What disease is caused by fungi? Use evidence and reasoning to select the correct answer.

a)

Measles

b)

Athlete’s foot

c)

Flu

d)

Tuberculosis

15.

How can protozoa most often spread diseases? Use strategic thinking to determine the most common method of transmission.

a)

Through contaminated water

b)

Through air

c)

Through skin contact

d)

Through sound waves

16.

The component of fitness that refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained activity is known as:

a)

Muscular strength

b)

Cardiorespiratory endurance

c)

Muscular endurance

d)

Power

17.

The sit and reach test is important for athletes because it assesses which component of fitness?

a)

Muscular strength

b)

Flexibility

c)

Agility

d)

Cardiorespiratory endurance

18.

The ability of a muscle group to exert force repeatedly without fatigue is called:

a)

Muscular endurance

b)

Muscular strength

c)

Agility

d)

Coordination

19.

The body composition test measures:

a)

The amount of force muscles can exert

b)

The ratio of muscle, fat, bone, and other tissues in the body

c)

The maximum range of motion in a joint

d)

Speed

20.

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.

a)

1-kilometer run

b)

Abdominal curl test

c)

Sit and reach test

d)

Zipper test

21.

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.

a)

Increases risk of obesity

b)

Lowers self-esteem

c)

Improves stress management

d)

Weakens the heart

22.

Which fitness component is most important in preventing injuries because it allows joints to move fully?

a)

Agility

b)

Flexibility

c)

Speed

d)

Balance

23.

The ability to exert a single maximum force against resistance is called:

a)

Muscular endurance

b)

Power

c)

Muscular strength

d)

Speed

24.

A 1-kilometer walk or run test measures which fitness component?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Cardiovascular endurance

c)

Muscular strength

d)

Speed

25.

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)

A) Coordination

b)

B) Balance

c)

C) Agility

d)

D) Reaction time

26.

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)

A) Perform poorly in school

b)

B) Develop obesity

c)

C) Have improved health and academic performance

d)

D) Experience decreased energy levels

27.

Which of the following fitness components is most useful for a long-distance runner?

a)

Muscular endurance

b)

Flexibility

c)

Reaction time

d)

Muscular strength

28.

Which test can help assess shoulder flexibility?

a)

Sit and reach

b)

Right-angle push-ups

c)

Zipper test

d)

Abdominal curl

29.

Which fitness component combines both speed and muscular strength?

a)

Reaction time

b)

Coordination

c)

Power

d)

Balance

30.

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.

a)

Short sprints

b)

Long-distance cycling

c)

Heavy weightlifting

d)

Static stretching

31.

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.

a)

To act as a barrier against pathogens

b)

To absorb nutrients

c)

To produce sweat

d)

To regulate body temperature

32.

Which type of exercise is most effective for enhancing flexibility? Use reasoning to determine which option best describes this type of exercise.

a)

Weight training

b)

Running

c)

Yoga

d)

High-intensity interval training