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Health Semester Exam Study Guide

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the benefits of abstinence?

a)

A lower risk for disease - no STDs, no pregnancy, no emotional problems

b)

Increased risk of disease and pregnancy

c)

Guaranteed emotional problems

d)

Higher chance of contracting STDs

2.

What are the three elements of your health triangle?

a)

Physical, mental/emotional, and social

b)

Physical, financial, and spiritual

c)

Mental, environmental, and occupational

d)

Social, intellectual, and environmental

3.

What influence on your health can you not change because you don’t have control over it?

a)

heredity

b)

diet

c)

exercise

d)

sleep habits

4.

What are reliable sources of health information?

a)

Encyclopedia, government internet site or material, college/university internet site or material

b)

Celebrity blogs and social media posts

c)

Advertisements from supplement companies

d)

Random online forums and chat groups

5.

What are the characteristics of effective communication?

a)

Facial expressions must reflect your verbal messages

b)

Only written communication is effective

c)

Speaking loudly is always effective

d)

Ignoring feedback is important

6.

What is the key to conflict resolution?

a)

Having respect for other people’s rights

b)

Ignoring the problem until it goes away

c)

Always insisting on your own way

d)

Avoiding communication with others

7.

What are values?

a)

belief and attitudes about what is important

b)

physical objects used for trade

c)

mathematical equations

d)

types of government systems

8.

What are fats?

a)

A type of lipid

b)

A type of protein

c)

A type of carbohydrate

d)

A type of vitamin

9.

What happens with fat-soluble vitamins within the body?

a)

Are absorbed by fat

b)

Are excreted in urine

c)

Are destroyed by heat

d)

Are converted to protein

10.

What are the food groups?

a)

grains/ vegetables/ dairy/ meats/ fruits

b)

sweets/ oils/ snacks/ drinks/ condiments

c)

pasta/ candy/ chips/ soda/ ice cream

d)

nuts/ seeds/ chocolate/ cookies/ juice

11.

What information is included on Nutrition Facts panels?

a)

all nutritional information, including calories, proteins, fats, carbs, vitamins, and minerals

b)

only the calorie content of the food

c)

just the list of ingredients used

d)

the price and expiration date of the product

12.

What will happen if you consume more calories than you burn?

a)

Body fat may increase.

b)

You will lose weight.

c)

Your metabolism will slow down drastically.

d)

You will become instantly dehydrated.

13.

Why is it important to drink water before and during a heavy workout?

a)

Prevents electrolyte imbalance

b)

Increases body fat

c)

Slows down metabolism

d)

Reduces muscle strength

14.

What contributes to obesity?

a)

A sedentary lifestyle and poor diet.

b)

Drinking plenty of water.

c)

Regular physical activity and balanced diet.

d)

Getting enough sleep.

15.

What is anorexia nervosa?

a)

has consequences similar to malnutrition and starvation

b)

is a type of vitamin deficiency

c)

is caused by overeating fatty foods

d)

is a contagious disease

16.

What is muscle tone?

a)

natural tension found in muscle fibers

b)

the ability of a muscle to contract rapidly

c)

the process of muscle growth

d)

the number of muscle fibers in a muscle

17.

What is cartilage?

a)

Tissue that forms body parts and acts as a cushion between bones.

b)

A type of blood cell responsible for carrying oxygen.

c)

A gland that produces digestive enzymes.

d)

A type of muscle found only in the heart.

18.

What is muscle atrophy?

a)

Muscles that are not used will waste away and become smaller.

b)

Muscles that are used frequently will become larger and stronger.

c)

Muscle atrophy is the process of building new muscle fibers.

d)

Muscle atrophy refers to the increase in muscle mass due to exercise.

19.

What does plasma mostly consist of?

a)

water

b)

salt

c)

protein

d)

glucose

20.

What can prevent high blood pressure?

a)

Exercise and low-fat and low-sodium diet

b)

Eating more sugary foods

c)

Avoiding all vegetables

d)

Increasing salt intake

21.

What is external respiration?

a)

Exchange of O2 and CO2 between air and blood in the lungs

b)

Transport of O2 by hemoglobin in the blood

c)

Release of energy from food in cells

d)

Exchange of nutrients between blood and tissues

22.

What is the main function of the red blood cells?

a)

Carry oxygen to cells and tissue.

b)

Produce hormones for the body.

c)

Transmit nerve impulses.

d)

Break down food in the stomach.

23.

What are good habits for a healthy digestive system?

a)

High fiber diet and 8- 8oz glasses of water.

b)

Eating only processed foods and sugary drinks.

c)

Skipping meals regularly and avoiding fruits.

d)

Consuming high-fat foods and minimal water.

24.

What is mastication?

a)

Teeth chewing food

b)

Swallowing food

c)

Digesting food in the stomach

d)

Absorbing nutrients in the intestine

25.

What is indigestion?

a)

Discomfort in the abdomen accompanied by gas and nausea

b)

A type of skin rash

c)

A broken bone

d)

Loss of vision

26.

What are gallstones?

a)

Cholesterol in bile crystallizes and blocks the bile (hepatic) duct between the liver and gallbladder.

b)

A buildup of calcium in the kidneys that forms hard stones.

c)

A viral infection that affects the liver and gallbladder.

d)

A type of cancer that develops in the bile duct.

27.

What are the functions of the kidneys?

a)

Filter waste material from the blood

b)

Produce insulin for the body

c)

Store bile produced by the liver

d)

Help in the digestion of carbohydrates

28.

How do eggs move towards the uterus?

a)

through the fallopian tubes

b)

through the esophagus

c)

through the urethra

d)

through the intestines

29.

Where is sperm produced?

a)

testes

b)

ovaries

c)

liver

d)

kidneys

30.

What is the scrotum?

a)

The sac that contains the testes that protect the sperm

b)

A gland that produces insulin

c)

A tube that connects the mouth to the stomach

d)

A muscle that controls breathing

31.

What are ova?

a)

female reproductive cells (eggs)

b)

male reproductive cells (sperm)

c)

hormones produced by ovaries

d)

parts of the digestive system

32.

What is the cervix?

a)

Opening of the uterus

b)

Part of the small intestine

c)

Valve in the heart

d)

Section of the spinal cord

33.

What are adrenal glands?

a)

Glands that help the body recover from stress and respond to emergencies

b)

Glands that regulate blood sugar levels directly

c)

Glands responsible for producing digestive enzymes

d)

Glands that control the growth of bones

34.

What is semen?

a)

Fluid containing sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive system

b)

A hormone produced by the female reproductive system

c)

A type of blood cell

d)

A digestive enzyme

35.

What is direct contact?

a)

Touching a person

b)

Reading a book

c)

Watching TV

d)

Listening to music

36.

What is the most effective way of protecting himself/herself from disease?

a)

hand washing

b)

wearing heavy makeup

c)

eating only sweets

d)

avoiding all exercise

37.

What is a pathogen?

a)

an organism that causes disease

b)

a type of nutrient

c)

a harmless bacterium

d)

a type of cell in the body

38.

What is a vector?

a)

an organism that carries and transmits pathogens to humans or other animals

b)

a type of plant that produces its own food

c)

a chemical used to kill bacteria

d)

a weather phenomenon involving wind currents

39.

What is a vaccine?

a)

preparation of dead/ weakened pathogens to stimulate an immune response

b)

a type of antibiotic used to treat infections

c)

a vitamin supplement for boosting energy

d)

a surgical procedure to remove pathogens

40.

What is a toxin?

a)

a substance that kills or interferes with their functions

b)

a type of vitamin essential for growth

c)

a harmless substance found in food

d)

a mineral required for bone strength

41.

What is an antibody?

a)

a protein that acts against a specific antigen

b)

a type of carbohydrate used for energy storage

c)

a lipid molecule found in cell membranes

d)

a nucleic acid that stores genetic information

42.

What are teens less likely to do than adults when it comes to STDs?

a)

Seek medical attention for an STD.

b)

Talk openly about STDs with friends.

c)

Ignore symptoms of an STD.

d)

Share information about STDs on social media.

43.

What are the first symptoms of HIV?

a)

fever and body aches

b)

hair loss

c)

improved vision

d)

rapid weight gain

44.

How can HIV be transmitted?

a)

blood

b)

air

c)

sweat

d)

tears

45.

What is the best way of preventing STDs?

a)

abstaining from sex

b)

using antibiotics regularly

c)

sharing personal items

d)

avoiding vaccinations

46.

What is a laceration/incision?

a)

clean cuts by a sharp object- like a razor

b)

a bruise caused by blunt force

c)

a burn caused by heat

d)

a puncture wound caused by a nail

47.

What is the treatment for a nosebleed?

a)

apply pressure to the nose and lean forward

b)

tilt the head back and lie down

c)

drink a glass of cold water quickly

d)

cover the nose with ice and breathe through the mouth

48.

What are the universal precautions?

a)

Take steps to prevent illness transmission, wear gloves, use a face mask, etc.

b)

Wash hands only after patient contact

c)

Only wear gloves when handling sharp objects

d)

Universal precautions are only for doctors

49.

What is the treatment for fainting?

a)

Lay the person down and elevate the legs.

b)

Give the person a glass of alcohol.

c)

Ask the person to run around quickly.

d)

Splash hot water on the person's face.

50.

What are the characteristics of shock?

a)

Restlessness, skin that is pale, cool, and moist, or rapid breathing and pulse

b)

Increased appetite and energy

c)

Warm, dry, and flushed skin

d)

Slow breathing and strong pulse