WorksheetsHealth Semester Exam Study Guide
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What are the benefits of abstinence?
A lower risk for disease - no STDs, no pregnancy, no emotional problems
Increased risk of disease and pregnancy
Guaranteed emotional problems
Higher chance of contracting STDs
What are the three elements of your health triangle?
Physical, mental/emotional, and social
Physical, financial, and spiritual
Mental, environmental, and occupational
Social, intellectual, and environmental
What influence on your health can you not change because you don’t have control over it?
heredity
diet
exercise
sleep habits
What are reliable sources of health information?
Encyclopedia, government internet site or material, college/university internet site or material
Celebrity blogs and social media posts
Advertisements from supplement companies
Random online forums and chat groups
What are the characteristics of effective communication?
Facial expressions must reflect your verbal messages
Only written communication is effective
Speaking loudly is always effective
Ignoring feedback is important
What is the key to conflict resolution?
Having respect for other people’s rights
Ignoring the problem until it goes away
Always insisting on your own way
Avoiding communication with others
What are values?
belief and attitudes about what is important
physical objects used for trade
mathematical equations
types of government systems
What are fats?
A type of lipid
A type of protein
A type of carbohydrate
A type of vitamin
What happens with fat-soluble vitamins within the body?
Are absorbed by fat
Are excreted in urine
Are destroyed by heat
Are converted to protein
What are the food groups?
grains/ vegetables/ dairy/ meats/ fruits
sweets/ oils/ snacks/ drinks/ condiments
pasta/ candy/ chips/ soda/ ice cream
nuts/ seeds/ chocolate/ cookies/ juice
What information is included on Nutrition Facts panels?
all nutritional information, including calories, proteins, fats, carbs, vitamins, and minerals
only the calorie content of the food
just the list of ingredients used
the price and expiration date of the product
What will happen if you consume more calories than you burn?
Body fat may increase.
You will lose weight.
Your metabolism will slow down drastically.
You will become instantly dehydrated.
Why is it important to drink water before and during a heavy workout?
Prevents electrolyte imbalance
Increases body fat
Slows down metabolism
Reduces muscle strength
What contributes to obesity?
A sedentary lifestyle and poor diet.
Drinking plenty of water.
Regular physical activity and balanced diet.
Getting enough sleep.
What is anorexia nervosa?
has consequences similar to malnutrition and starvation
is a type of vitamin deficiency
is caused by overeating fatty foods
is a contagious disease
What is muscle tone?
natural tension found in muscle fibers
the ability of a muscle to contract rapidly
the process of muscle growth
the number of muscle fibers in a muscle
What is cartilage?
Tissue that forms body parts and acts as a cushion between bones.
A type of blood cell responsible for carrying oxygen.
A gland that produces digestive enzymes.
A type of muscle found only in the heart.
What is muscle atrophy?
Muscles that are not used will waste away and become smaller.
Muscles that are used frequently will become larger and stronger.
Muscle atrophy is the process of building new muscle fibers.
Muscle atrophy refers to the increase in muscle mass due to exercise.
What does plasma mostly consist of?
water
salt
protein
glucose
What can prevent high blood pressure?
Exercise and low-fat and low-sodium diet
Eating more sugary foods
Avoiding all vegetables
Increasing salt intake
What is external respiration?
Exchange of O2 and CO2 between air and blood in the lungs
Transport of O2 by hemoglobin in the blood
Release of energy from food in cells
Exchange of nutrients between blood and tissues
What is the main function of the red blood cells?
Carry oxygen to cells and tissue.
Produce hormones for the body.
Transmit nerve impulses.
Break down food in the stomach.
What are good habits for a healthy digestive system?
High fiber diet and 8- 8oz glasses of water.
Eating only processed foods and sugary drinks.
Skipping meals regularly and avoiding fruits.
Consuming high-fat foods and minimal water.
What is mastication?
Teeth chewing food
Swallowing food
Digesting food in the stomach
Absorbing nutrients in the intestine
What is indigestion?
Discomfort in the abdomen accompanied by gas and nausea
A type of skin rash
A broken bone
Loss of vision
What are gallstones?
Cholesterol in bile crystallizes and blocks the bile (hepatic) duct between the liver and gallbladder.
A buildup of calcium in the kidneys that forms hard stones.
A viral infection that affects the liver and gallbladder.
A type of cancer that develops in the bile duct.
What are the functions of the kidneys?
Filter waste material from the blood
Produce insulin for the body
Store bile produced by the liver
Help in the digestion of carbohydrates
How do eggs move towards the uterus?
through the fallopian tubes
through the esophagus
through the urethra
through the intestines
Where is sperm produced?
testes
ovaries
liver
kidneys
What is the scrotum?
The sac that contains the testes that protect the sperm
A gland that produces insulin
A tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
A muscle that controls breathing
What are ova?
female reproductive cells (eggs)
male reproductive cells (sperm)
hormones produced by ovaries
parts of the digestive system
What is the cervix?
Opening of the uterus
Part of the small intestine
Valve in the heart
Section of the spinal cord
What are adrenal glands?
Glands that help the body recover from stress and respond to emergencies
Glands that regulate blood sugar levels directly
Glands responsible for producing digestive enzymes
Glands that control the growth of bones
What is semen?
Fluid containing sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive system
A hormone produced by the female reproductive system
A type of blood cell
A digestive enzyme
What is direct contact?
Touching a person
Reading a book
Watching TV
Listening to music
What is the most effective way of protecting himself/herself from disease?
hand washing
wearing heavy makeup
eating only sweets
avoiding all exercise
What is a pathogen?
an organism that causes disease
a type of nutrient
a harmless bacterium
a type of cell in the body
What is a vector?
an organism that carries and transmits pathogens to humans or other animals
a type of plant that produces its own food
a chemical used to kill bacteria
a weather phenomenon involving wind currents
What is a vaccine?
preparation of dead/ weakened pathogens to stimulate an immune response
a type of antibiotic used to treat infections
a vitamin supplement for boosting energy
a surgical procedure to remove pathogens
What is a toxin?
a substance that kills or interferes with their functions
a type of vitamin essential for growth
a harmless substance found in food
a mineral required for bone strength
What is an antibody?
a protein that acts against a specific antigen
a type of carbohydrate used for energy storage
a lipid molecule found in cell membranes
a nucleic acid that stores genetic information
What are teens less likely to do than adults when it comes to STDs?
Seek medical attention for an STD.
Talk openly about STDs with friends.
Ignore symptoms of an STD.
Share information about STDs on social media.
What are the first symptoms of HIV?
fever and body aches
hair loss
improved vision
rapid weight gain
How can HIV be transmitted?
blood
air
sweat
tears
What is the best way of preventing STDs?
abstaining from sex
using antibiotics regularly
sharing personal items
avoiding vaccinations
What is a laceration/incision?
clean cuts by a sharp object- like a razor
a bruise caused by blunt force
a burn caused by heat
a puncture wound caused by a nail
What is the treatment for a nosebleed?
apply pressure to the nose and lean forward
tilt the head back and lie down
drink a glass of cold water quickly
cover the nose with ice and breathe through the mouth
What are the universal precautions?
Take steps to prevent illness transmission, wear gloves, use a face mask, etc.
Wash hands only after patient contact
Only wear gloves when handling sharp objects
Universal precautions are only for doctors
What is the treatment for fainting?
Lay the person down and elevate the legs.
Give the person a glass of alcohol.
Ask the person to run around quickly.
Splash hot water on the person's face.
What are the characteristics of shock?
Restlessness, skin that is pale, cool, and moist, or rapid breathing and pulse
Increased appetite and energy
Warm, dry, and flushed skin
Slow breathing and strong pulse
