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A health-literate individual
a) understands basic health information and services and uses these sources to promote health and wellness.
b) puts his or her own health before any other consideration, such as family or community.
c) understands that serious disease only strikes the elderly.
d) believes only what he or she wants to believe about health.
A health-literate individual :
A ) understands basic health information and services and uses these sources to promote health and wellness.
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Which of the following best describes the health triangle?
a) When two sides of the triangle are strong, the third will take care of itself.
b) It is best to focus on improving one side of the triangle at a time.
c) To be truly healthy, all three sides need to be in balance.
d) The triangle has two sides that are more important to overall health then the other.
Which of the following best describes the health triangle?
C) To be truly healthy, all three sides need to be in balance.
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Abstinence can lead to
a) getting a sexually transmitted disease.
b) an addiction to alcohol or tobacco.
c) an unplanned pregnancy
d) a lower risk of disease.
Abstinence can lead to
D ) a lower risk of disease.
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The three elements of your health triangle are :
a) relationships, physical exercise, and stress management.
b) heredity, lifestyle factors, and nutrition.
c) physical, mental / emotional, and social health.
d) risk behavior, prevention, and environment.
The three elements of your health triangle are :
C) physical, mental / emotional, and social health.
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The dynamic nature of our health means that
a) it is constantly changing
b) we have little control over it.
c) it changes very slowly
d) it is largely inherited.
The dynamic nature of our health means that
A) it is constantly changing
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Which influence on health cannot be changed?
a) the environment
b) technology
c) your values
d) heredity
Which influence on health cannot be changed?
D) heredity
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Which of the following is most likely to be an unrealistic source of health information?
a) an online chat room
b) an encyclopedia
c) a medical school's internet site
d) a magazine written by health professionals.
Which of the following is most likely to be an unrealistic source of health information?
a) an online chat room
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Which of the following is needed for effective communication?
a) making sure your facial expressions and gestures reflect your verbal message.
b) interrupting the speaker to ask questions.
c) speaking in a sarcastic tone.
d) using "you" messages to explain your point.
Which of the following is needed for effective communication?
a) making sure your facial expressions and gestures reflect your verbal message.
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Which is an internal influence on your health?
a) your family
b) your friends
c) your likes and dislikes
d) the media
Which is an internal influence on your health?
c) your likes and dislikes ******
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The key to conflict resolution is
a) knowing when to give up and quit arguing.
b) believing in yourself enough to convince the other person you are right.
c) having respect for the other person's rights.
d) continuing the discussion until you get your way.
The key to conflict resolution is
c) having respect for the other person's rights.
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Which of the following accurately describes setting and reaching a goal?
a) Punishment for failure is a better motivator than a reward for meeting a goal.
b) Check your progress periodically and make any necessary adjustments.
c) Breaking a goal down into smaller goals will only distract you.
d) asking friends or family for help in reaching your goal is cheating.
Which of the following accurately describes setting and reaching a goal?
b) Check your progress periodically and make any necessary adjustments.
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Your beliefs and attitudes about what is important that help guide your behavior are your
a) values
b) role models
c) decision-making skills
d) options
Your beliefs and attitudes about what is important that help guide your behavior are your
c) decision-making skills
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When buying a jacket from an online clothing store, which question can only be answered once you have the jacket?
a) If I want to return the jacket, how much, if anything, will I have to pay?
b) Is the cost of shipping included in the price of the jacket?
c) Is the Web site's description of the jacket accurate?
d) Can I find the jacket at a better price in a traditional store?
When buying a jacket from an online clothing store, which question can only be answered once you have the jacket?
c) Is the Web site's description of the jacket accurate?
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Which agency should you contact when you have a problem with a locally owned business in your town?
a) the Better Business Bureau
b) the Federal Trade Commission
c) the Consumers Union
d) the Product Safety Commission
Which agency should you contact when you have a problem with a locally owned business in your town?
a) the Better Business Bureau
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Pills whose advertising promises to turn excess fat into lean muscle while you sleep are probably
a) defective
b) a miracle cure
c) a case of health fraud
d) a case of malpractice
Pills whose advertising promises to turn excess fat into lean muscle while you sleep are probably
c) a case of health fraud
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Victims of a potentially life-threatening illness or injury should go to
a) a clinic.
b) an emergency room
c) a hospice
d) an urgent care center
Victims of a potentially life-threatening illness or injury should go to
b) an emergency room
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The agency that ensures the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics is the
a) Food Safety and Inspection Service
b) United States Department of Agriculture
c) Department of Health and Human Services.
d) Food and Drug Administration
The agency that ensures the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics is the
d) Food and Drug Administration
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Which factor is the least important to consider then comparing products
a) the cost of the product
b) the features of a product
c) recommendations from trusted friends and family
d) the persuasive advertising for the product
Which factor is the least important to consider then comparing products
d) the persuasive advertising for the product
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A person with hypothermia
a) has a sudden increase in body temperature
b) should move to a cool place
c) has frozen body tissue
d) requires immediate medical attention
A person with hypothermia
d) requires immediate medical attention
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Muscle cramps are a possible effect of
a) dehydration
b) immobilization
c) hypothermia
d) application of light pressure
Muscle cramps are a possible effect of
a) dehydration
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Unusual weight gain or loss and sterility can result from
a) inadequate rest
b) dehydration
c) anabolic steroid use
d) excessive heat loss
Unusual weight gain or loss and sterility can result from
c) anabolic steroid use
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Frostbite can be prevented by
a) dressing warmly and covering exposed skin
b) drinking warm liquids
c) wrapping yourself in a blanket
d) wearing loose-fitting clothes
Frostbite can be prevented by
a) dressing warmly and covering exposed skin
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A condition when a bone slips from its normal position at a joint is referred to as
a) tendonitis
b) a fracture
c) a dislocation
d) a muscle strain
A condition when a bone slips from its normal position at a joint is referred to as
c) a dislocation
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A sedentary lifestyle will NOT lead to
a) diabetes
b) osteoporosis
c) low cholesterol
d) cardiovascular disease
A sedentary lifestyle will NOT lead to
c) low cholesterol
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Before exercising, you should allow your pulse rate to increase gradually by
a) working out
b) cooling down
c) stretching out
d) warming up
Before exercising, you should allow your pulse rate to increase gradually by
d) warming up
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Hunger is
a) a desire for food
b) a response to stretched stomach walls
c) a physical need for food
d) a learned response
Hunger is
c) a physical need for food
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Fat are a type of
a) lipid
b) mineral
c) vitamin
d) protein
Fat are a type of
a) lipid
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The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body is
a) vitamin C
b) water
c) a complex carbohydrate
d) protein
The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body is
b) water
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Which of the following is NOT a food group
a) bread, cereal, rice, and pasta
b) vegetables
c) milk, yogurt, and cheese
d) fats, oil, and sweets
Which of the following is NOT a food group
d) fats, oil, and sweets
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The Nutrition Facts panel of food labels include information on
a) the number of calories per serving
b) the price per unit
c) the expiration date
d) the cooking process used
The Nutrition Facts panel of food labels include information on
a) the number of calories per serving
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Which of the following is a nutrient-dense food?
a) cheese
b) pretzels
c) carrots
d) French Fries
Which of the following is a nutrient-dense food?
c) carrots *****
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What will happen in you take in more calories than you burn?
a) Your metabolism will increase
b) Your amount of stored body fat may increase
c) Your body will excrete the excess calories
d) You will maintain your current weight
What will happen in you take in more calories than you burn?
b) Your amount of stored body fat may increase *****
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Compared to an adult of appropriate weight, and underweight adult will have
a) more energy
b) a lower risk of heart problems
c) a higher chance of suffering chronic fatigue
d) better balance of hemoglobin the the blood
Compared to an adult of appropriate weight, and underweight adult will have
c) a higher chance of suffering chronic fatigue
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Body composition is the ratio of body fat to
a) muscle
b) bone
c) lean body tissue
d) cartilage and tendons
Body composition is the ratio of body fat to
c) lean body tissue
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The number of calories a person takes in each day should be unaffected by
a) age
b) gender
c) body frame
d) body image
The number of calories a person takes in each day should be unaffected by
d) body image
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What contributes to obesity?
a) avoiding fast food
b) a sedentary lifestyle
c) having excess muscle tissue
d) a balance of high-fat and low-fat foods in the diet
What contributes to obesity?
b) a sedentary lifestyle
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Anorexia nervosa
a) is not as serious as bulimia
b) usually goes away on its own
c) has consequences similar to malnutrition and starvation
d) is serious, but not life threatening
Anorexia nervosa
c) has consequences similar to malnutrition and starvation
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Which of the following describes a person who is obese?
a) a person with a large amount of body fat?
b) a person who weighs more than what is appropriate for his or her height
c) a person who has excessive muscle tissue
d) a person who weighs less than what is appropriate for his or her height
Which of the following describes a person who is obese?
b) a person who weighs more than what is appropriate for his or her height
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Being able to "walk in another person's shoes" is a sign of
a) compassion
b) sympathy
c) empathy
d) envy
Being able to "walk in another person's shoes" is a sign of
c) empathy
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Needs at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy of needs are
a) the need to be valued and recognized
b) the need to reach your potential
c) the need to be loved and to belong
d) physical needs
Needs at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy of needs are
d) physical needs
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Chronic hostility can result in
a) improved mental health
b) feeling connected
c) stronger friendships
d) an increased risk of heart disease
Chronic hostility can result in
d) an increased risk of heart disease
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When you have a healthy identity, you will experience
a) increased risk behaviors
b) increased self-esteem
c) negative self-talk
d) lack of confidence
When you have a healthy identity, you will experience
b) increased self-esteem
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The one aspect of your personality over which you have the most control is
a) behavior
b) environment
c) heredity
d) expectations
The one aspect of your personality over which you have the most control is
a) behavior
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The increased respiration and heart rate that fear triggers
a) prepare your body for necessary action
b) prepare your emotions for a crisis
c) allow you to feel empathy or sympathy
d) allow you to plan your actions
The increased respiration and heart rate that fear triggers
a) prepare your body for necessary action
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During the alarm stage of the body's stress response, what "emergency hormone" is released to prepare the bosy to respond to a stressor?
a) hypothalmus
b) adrenaline
c) anxiety
d) caffeine
During the alarm stage of the body's stress response, what "emergency hormone" is released to prepare the bosy to respond to a stressor?
b) adrenaline
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Ways of managing stress do NOT include
a) getting adequate rest
b) planning ahead
c) drinking alcohol
d) participating in regular physical activitiy
Ways of managing stress do NOT include
c) drinking alcohol
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Mental disorders
a) have distinct symptoms and are easily diagnosed
b) are untreatable and cannot be prevented
c) usually lead to suicide attempts
d) require medical attention, just as physical illnesses do.
Mental disorders
d) require medical attention, just as physical illnesses do
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Which if the following is NOT an accurate statement about suicide.
a) An attempt is usually just a way to get attention.
b) It is not a normal response to stress
c) Any talk of suicide should be taken seriously
d) Certain warning signs can indicate if a person is at risk
Which if the following is NOT an accurate statement about suicide.
a) An attempt is usually just a way to get attention.
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A person in the last stages of the grieving process is likely to
a) spend a lot of time crying
b) feel helpless and angry
c) be overwhelmed by depression
d) begin looking ahead to the future
A person in the last stages of the grieving process is likely to
d) begin looking ahead to the future
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Which of the following is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?
a) nightmares and flashbacks
b) extreme mood changes
c) fear of abandonment
d) irritability and violence
Which of the following is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?
a) nightmares and flashbacks
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A healthy relationship
a) is based on mistrust
b) negatively affects your values
c) benefits both people involved
d) need constant re-evaluation
A healthy relationship
c) benefits both people involved
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When you compromise with a group of people,
a) one person must do something that goes against his or her values
b) the decision should be acceptable to all the people
c) one person is going to get exactly what he or she wants
d) it is important to stand your ground and not give in to the others' wishes
When you compromise with a group of people,
b) the decision should be acceptable to all the people
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Someone who tries to get their way through bullying and intimidation is
a) as assertive communicator
b) an effective communicator
c) a passive communicator
d) an aggressive communicator
Someone who tries to get their way through bullying and intimidation is
d) an aggressive communicator
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Which strategy is NOT helpful in resolving conflicts?
a) asking questions to clarify the other's viewpoint
b) pointing out each other's faults
c) stating your own opinion calmly and rationally
d) agreeing on a solution that benefits both sides
Which strategy is NOT helpful in resolving conflicts?
b) pointing out each other's faults
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Which of the following best describes the natural tension found in the fibers of a muscle?
a) muscle tone
b) muscle atrophy
c) muscle weakness
d) muscle spasms
Which of the following best describes the natural tension found in the fibers of a muscle?
a) muscle tone
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A compound fracture
a) does not need a splint or cast in order to heal properly
b) is one in which one or both ends project through the skin
c) refers to a bone breaking in more than one place
d) is one that occurs in a bone that has grown weak and brittle.
A compound fracture
b) is one in which one or both ends project through the skin
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Bones are NOT involved in the
a) production of red blood cells
b) storage of minerals
c) production of organs
d) production of calcium
Bones are NOT involved in the
d) production of calcium
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Which refers to a partial tearing of a muscle?
a) dystrophy
b) hernia
c) tendonitis
d) strain
Which refers to a partial tearing of a muscle?
d) strain
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Plasma consists mostly of
a) water
b) nutrients
c) waste matter from cells
d) proteins and salts
Plasma consists mostly of
a) water
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All of the following help prevent high blood pressure EXCEPT
a) a diet low in sodium
b) lack of exercise
c) avoiding tobacco
d) stress management
All of the following help prevent high blood pressure EXCEPT
b) lack of exercise
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The structure of the lungs can be compared to the structure of a branching tree. Which part would correspond to the trunk of the tree?
a) the larynx
b) the alveoli
c) the trachea
d) the bronchi
The structure of the lungs can be compared to the structure of a branching tree. Which part would correspond to the trunk of the tree?
c) the trachea
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Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and a chronic cough are symptoms of
a) sinusitis
b) an asthma attack
c) emphysema
d) tuberculosis
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and a chronic cough are symptoms of
c) emphysema
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The main function of the red blood cells is to
a) stop blood flow from cuts and scrapes
b) produce bone marrow
c) help fight infection
d) carry oxygen to cells and tissues
The main function of the red blood cells is to
d) carry oxygen to cells and tissues
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An individual's digestive system will benefit from
a) eating quickly
b) foods low in fiber
c) emotional or mental stress
d) drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily.
An individual's digestive system will benefit from
d) drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily.
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Which is involved in mastication?
a) the stomach lining
b) the teeth
c) the small instestine
d) the rectum
Which is involved in mastication?
b) the teeth
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Which condition is the result of crystallization of salts in the urine?
a) nephritis
b) uremia
c) kidney stones
d) crysitis
Which condition is the result of crystallization of salts in the urine?
c) kidney stones
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In the stomach,
a) food is converted to chyme
b) liquids are absorbed
c) bile acids dissolve fats in food
d) nutrients are absorbed through the capillaries
In the stomach,
a) food is converted to chyme
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Which of the following serves to filter waste material from the blood?
a) the kidneys
b) the renal vein
c) the bladder
d) the urethra
Which of the following serves to filter waste material from the blood?
a) the kidneys
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Alcohol and tobacco
a) are safe in small amounts late in pregnancy
b) cause problems that clear up once the baby is born
c) pass through the umbilical cord from the pregnant female to the fetus
d) cause the same health problems in fetuses as they do in adults
Alcohol and tobacco
c) pass through the umbilical cord from the pregnant female to the fetus
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When carbon monoxide is present in the blood, the body's tissues and cells are deprived of
a) hemoglobin
b) carcinogens
c) iron
d) oxygen
When carbon monoxide is present in the blood, the body's tissues and cells are deprived of
d) oxygen
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Tar contained in tobacco smoke is harmful to the lungs because it
a) clogs the blood vessels
b) is a stimulant
c) paralyses cilia
d) is addictive
Tar contained in tobacco smoke is harmful to the lungs because it
c) paralyses cilia
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People who use smokeless tobacco
a) have fewer health risks than smokers
b) can become addicted to nicotine
c) do not get tobacco-related cancers
d) can quit more easily than smokers
People who use smokeless tobacco
b) can become addicted to nicotine
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Nicotine causes addiction and
a) acts as a stimulant
b) is a carcinogen
c) competes with oxygen
d) destroys cilia
Nicotine causes addiction and
a) acts as a stimulant
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A symptom of alcohol poisoning is
a) increased excitability
b) irregular heartbeat
c) inconsistent abilities
d) increased respiration
A symptom of alcohol poisoning is
b) irregular heartbeat
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Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at a sitting is called
a) binge drinking
b) alcohol abuse
c) alcohol poisoning
d) moderate drinking
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at a sitting is called
a) binge drinking
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A condition where the liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue is called
a) fatty liver
b) alcoholic hepatitis
c) cirrhosis
d) fetal alcohol syndrome
A condition where the liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue is called
c) cirrhosis
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When a person is dependent on alcohol, he or she
a) has a nervous system disorder
b) is intoxicated
c) has fetal alcohol syndrome
d) is an alcoholic
When a person is dependent on alcohol, he or she
d) is an alcoholic
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Medical researchers have found that drinking alcohol of any sort
a) slows reflexes
b) heightens judgment
c) decreases forgetfulness
d) reduces risk-taking behaviors
Medical researchers have found that drinking alcohol of any sort
a) slows reflexes
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Which of these is NOT a factor that influences the onset and severity of the short-term effects of drinking?
a) body size and gender
b) time of consumption
c) food in the stomach
d) rate of consumption
Which of these is NOT a factor that influences the onset and severity of the short-term effects of drinking?
b) time of consumption
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Morphine, codeine, and asprin are all
a) antivirals
b) analgesics
c) vaccines
d) antibiotics
Morphine, codeine, and asprin are all
b) analgesics
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Cocaine is a
a) gateway drug
b) psychoactive drug
c) designer drug
d) stimulant
Cocaine is a
d) stimulant *****
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Substance abuse does NOT lead to
a) accidental deaths
b) violent crimes
c) an increase in control
d) unintended pregnancies
Substance abuse does NOT lead to
c) an increase in control
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Marijuana
a) interferes with the immune system and may permanently damage it
b) contains fewer cancer-causing chemicals than tobacco
c) raises the level of testosterone in men
d) enhances mental reflexes and short-term memory
Marijuana
a) interferes with the immune system and may permanently damage it
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Which of the following can cause increased risk of injury to tendons and ligaments?
a) anabolic-androgenic steroids
b) inhalants
c) psychoactive drugs
d) narcotics
Which of the following can cause increased risk of injury to tendons and ligaments?
a) anabolic-androgenic steroids
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Which of the following are never used in a medicinal capacity?
a) depressants
b) hallucinogens
c) narcotics
d) stimulants
Which of the following are never used in a medicinal capacity?
b) hallucinogens
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What is an example of misuse of medicine?
a) taking asprin for a fever
b) taking drugs to control blood pressure
c) throwing away a medicine that has passed its expiration date
d) giving a friend one of your prescription pain relievers
What is an example of misuse of medicine?
d) giving a friend one of your prescription pain relievers
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An example of transmission by direct contact is
a) touching an object
b) getting bitten by a mosquito
c) touching a person
d) eating undercooked poultry
An example of transmission by direct contact is
c) touching a person ******
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The most effective way a person can protect himself or herself from disease on a daily basis is
a) handwashing
b) avoiding sick people
c) not sharing cups and utensils
d) keeping immunizations up to date
The most effective way a person can protect himself or herself from disease on a daily basis is
a) handwashing
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The most common type of cancer in the United States is
a) skin cancer
b) lung cancer
c) breast cancer
d) prostate cancer
The most common type of cancer in the United States is
a) skin cancer
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The best way to avoid heat exhaustion is by
a) dressing in layers
b) traveling in pairs
c) drinking plenty of water
d) wearing sunscreen
The best way to avoid heat exhaustion is by
c) drinking plenty of water *****
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The leading cause of death among teens is
a) drowning
b) motor vehicle crashes
c) firearm injuries
d) poisonings
The leading cause of death among teens is
b) motor vehicle crashes ******
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What is the function of perspiration?
a) to block ultraviolet rays
b) to flush out pores
c) to cool your body as the perspiration evaporates
d) to wash away pathogens
What is the function of perspiration?
c) to cool your body as the perspiration evaporates
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True / False
Heredity influences superficial traits such as eye color, but does not play a pert in your general health.
True / False
Heredity influences superficial traits such as eye color, but does not play a pert in your general health.
FALSE
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True / False
Longevity refers to how long a person lives.
True / False
Longevity refers to how long a person lives.
TRUE *****
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True / False
Food, holidays, religion, traditions, and language are all components of culture/
True / False
Food, holidays, religion, traditions, and language are all components of culture/
TRUE
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True / False
Studies have shown that as people become more educated, the general health of a population improves.
True / False
Studies have shown that as people become more educated, the general health of a population improves.
TRUE
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True / False
Choosing friends who share your values will help you withstand peer pressure to do things you don't want to do.
True / False
Choosing friends who share your values will help you withstand peer pressure to do things you don't want to do.
TRUE
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True / False
All changes along the health continuum occur gradually.
True / False
All changes along the health continuum occur gradually.
FALSE
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True / False
Your physical health involves your ability to make and keep friends
True / False
Your physical health involves your ability to make and keep friends.
FALSE - This is Social Health
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True / False
Environment includes the places you go and the physical conditions in which you live.
True / False
Environment includes the places you go and the physical conditions in which you live.
TRUE
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True / False
Family members are often the people who best support your goals and promote your health.
True / False
Family members are often the people who best support your goals and promote your health.
TRUE
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True / False
Having good refusal skills can help you firmly say "no" to engaging in unhealthful behaviors.
True / False
Having good refusal skills can help you firmly say "no" to engaging in unhealthful behaviors.
TRUE
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True / False
The term health skills refers only to those skills that help you improve your level of physical fitness
True / False
The term health skills refers only to those skills that help you improve your level of physical fitness
FALSE
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True / False
Core ethical values, such as responsibility, honesty, and respect, differ greatly across cultures and age groups.
True / False
Core ethical values, such as responsibility, honesty, and respect, differ greatly across cultures and age groups.
FALSE
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True / False
Being a critical thinker means having the ability to evaluate information from reliable sources and then make a responsible decision.
True / False
Being a critical thinker means having the ability to evaluate information from reliable sources and then make a responsible decision.
TRUE
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True / False
Developing good character has no impact on one's physical health.
True / False
Developing good character has no impact on one's physical health.
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True / False
Character and core ethical values are learned when you are young and continue to develop throughout your life.
True / False
Character and core ethical values are learned when you are young and continue to develop throughout your life.
TRUE
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True / False
Setting and achieving goals is an effective way to build self-confidence, increase your self-esteem, and improve your overall health.
True / False
Setting and achieving goals is an effective way to build self-confidence, increase your self-esteem, and improve your overall health.
TRUE
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True / False
When evaluating health information, it is usually not necessary to check the validity of the source.
True / False
When evaluating health information, it is usually not necessary to check the validity of the source.
FALSE
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True / False
Tricking customers into buying defective or useless products is guilty fraud.
True / False
Tricking customers into buying defective or useless products is guilty fraud.
TRUE
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True / False
If a product has a warranty. that means you can always return it for a full refund if you decide you don't like it.
True / False
If a product has a warranty. that means you can always return it for a full refund if you decide you don't like it.
FALSE
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True / False
A doctor should know your medical history to provide the best possible care.
True / False
A doctor should know your medical history to provide the best possible care.
TRUE
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True / False
Long exposure in windy or rainy weather can pose a threat to hypothermia.
True / False
Long exposure in windy or rainy weather can pose a threat to hypothermia.
TRUE
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True / False
Drinking cool water may help relieve muscle cramps.
True / False
Drinking cool water may help relieve muscle cramps.
TRUE
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True / False
Physical exercise is good for the body, but has no effect on one's mental / emotional health.
True / False
Physical exercise is good for the body, but has no effect on one's mental / emotional health.
FALSE
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True / False
Flexibility is the amount of force a muscle can exert.
True / False
Flexibility is the amount of force a muscle can exert.
FALSE
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True / False
Strengthening your bones through physical exercise can decrease your risk of osteoporosis later in life.
True / False
Strengthening your bones through physical exercise can decrease your risk of osteoporosis later in life.
TRUE
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True / False
Calories are the substances in food that your body needs to grow.
True / False
Calories are the substances in food that your body needs to grow.
FALSE
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True / False
Fiber cannot be digested.
True / False
Fiber cannot be digested.
TRUE
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True / False
Good nutrition can help lower your risk of developing chronic diseases.
True / False
Good nutrition can help lower your risk of developing chronic diseases.
TRUE
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True / False
Skipping breakfast is a good way to cut excess calories from the diet.
True / False
Skipping breakfast is a good way to cut excess calories from the diet.
FALSE
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True / False
Most food labels list the ingredients by weight in descending order.
True / False
Most food labels list the ingredients by weight in descending order.
TRUE
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True / False
Athletes may be overweight due to excess muscle tissue, rather than excess fat.
True / False
Athletes may be overweight due to excess muscle tissue, rather than excess fat.
TRUE
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True / False
Adults need more calories than children and teens.
True / False
Adults need more calories than children and teens.
FALSE
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True / False
Liquid protein diets are a safe way to lose weight permanently.
True / False
Liquid protein diets are a safe way to lose weight permanently.
FALSE
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True / False
Being overweight or obese can put a strain on the skeletal system.
True / False
Being overweight or obese can put a strain on the skeletal system.
TRUE
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True / False
Heredity is one of two main influences on personality.
True / False
Heredity is one of two main influences on personality.
TRUE
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True / False
It is healthy to express your emotions, even if doing so intentionally hurts someone else.
True / False
It is healthy to express your emotions, even if doing so intentionally hurts someone else.
FALSE
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True / False
Your interests, values, and beliefs are part of your personal identity.
True / False
Your interests, values, and beliefs are part of your personal identity.
TRUE
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True / False
Strong negative emotions affect one's health, but strong positive emotions do not.
True / False
Strong negative emotions affect one's health, but strong positive emotions do not.
FALSE
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True / False
Stress can have the positive effect of motivating a person to work hard.
True / False
Stress can have the positive effect of motivating a person to work hard.
TRUE
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True / False
A person's resilience level is hereditary and cannot be changed.
True / False
A person's resilience level is hereditary and cannot be changed.
FALSE
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True / False
In the fatigue stage of the body's stress response, a person's ability to handle other stressors is very low.
True / False
In the fatigue stage of the body's stress response, a person's ability to handle other stressors is very low.
TRUE
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True / False
Two people who share a traumatic experience will perceive the event in the same way and suffer the same amount of stress.
True / False
Two people who share a traumatic experience will perceive the event in the same way and suffer the same amount of stress.
FALSE
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True / False
Poor eating habits can be a source of stress.
True / False
Poor eating habits can be a source of stress.
TRUE
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True / False
Stressing that most problems have solutions is a useful tactic when talking to someone who is suicidal.
True / False
Stressing that most problems have solutions is a useful tactic when talking to someone who is suicidal.
TRUE
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True / False
A person with borderline personality disorder probably experiences troubled relationships.
True / False
A person with borderline personality disorder probably experiences troubled relationships.
TRUE
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True / False
The stigma attached to having a mental disorder may prevent someone from seeking treatment.
True / False
The stigma attached to having a mental disorder may prevent someone from seeking treatment.
TRUE
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True / False
A healthy relationship is one with no conflicts.
True / False
A healthy relationship is one with no conflicts.
FALSE
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True / False
Not all communication is verbal.
True / False
Not all communication is verbal.
TRUE
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True / False
Acknowledging and complimenting a friend helps show tat you do not take the relationship for granted.
True / False
Acknowledging and complimenting a friend helps show tat you do not take the relationship for granted.
TRUE
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True / False
Bones are living tissue, and cells are constantly working to maintain and repair bone tissue.
True / False
Bones are living tissue, and cells are constantly working to maintain and repair bone tissue.
TRUE
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True / False
Your skeletal system protects your internal tissues and organs from injury.
True / False
Your skeletal system protects your internal tissues and organs from injury.
True
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True / False
Skeletal muscles are under involuntary control, meaning they perform their functions without your even thinking about it.
True / False
Skeletal muscles are under involuntary control, meaning they perform their functions without your even thinking about it.
FALSE
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True / False
Air is filtered, warmed, and moistened as it moves through the nasal passage.
True / False
Air is filtered, warmed, and moistened as it moves through the nasal passage.
TRUE
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True / False
The heart is divided into four chambers.
True / False
The heart is divided into four chambers.
TRUE
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True / False
Production of red blood cells increases when an infection is present.
True / False
Production of red blood cells increases when an infection is present.
FALSE
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True/False
The tissue damage caused by emphysema is irreversible and gets worse with time until eventually the lungs cease to function.
True/False
The tissue damage caused by emphysema is irreversible and gets worse with time until eventually the lungs cease to function.
TRUE
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True / False
A healthy person's blood pressure will not vary with physical activity or emotional stress.
True / False
A healthy person's blood pressure will not vary with physical activity or emotional stress.
FALSE
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True / False
Diarrhea can cause dehydration, especially in infants and young children.
True / False
Diarrhea can cause dehydration, especially in infants and young children.
TRUE
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True / False
The esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat with the stomach, is the first organ into which swallowed food is pushed.
True / False
The esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat with the stomach, is the first organ into which swallowed food is pushed.
TRUE
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True / False
About 60 percent of marriages involving teens end in divorce.
True / False
About 60 percent of marriages involving teens end in divorce.
TRUE
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True / False
Children of smokers are more likely to suffer from asthma than children of nonsmokers.
True / False
Children of smokers are more likely to suffer from asthma than children of nonsmokers.
TRUE
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True / False
Cigars contain less cancer-causing tar than regular cigarettes.
True / False
Cigars contain less cancer-causing tar than regular cigarettes.
FALSE
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True / False
Once addicted, people need more and more tobacco to satisfy the craving for nicotine.
True / False
Once addicted, people need more and more tobacco to satisfy the craving for nicotine.
TRUE
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True / False
Environmental tobacco smoke contains over 40 known carcinogens.
True / False
Environmental tobacco smoke contains over 40 known carcinogens.
TRUE
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True / False
Smoking enhances physical endurance and athletic performance.
True / False
Smoking enhances physical endurance and athletic performance.
FALSE
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True / False
In general, women become intoxicated faster than men.
True / False
In general, women become intoxicated faster than men.
TRUE
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True / False
There is no safe amount of alcohol to consume when you are pregnant.
True / False
There is no safe amount of alcohol to consume when you are pregnant.
TRUE
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True / False
Media messages on TV and radio often associate alcohol with having fun and fitting in.
True / False
Media messages on TV and radio often associate alcohol with having fun and fitting in.
TRUE
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True / False
The leading cause of death among teens is alcohol-related car crashes.
True / False
The leading cause of death among teens is alcohol-related car crashes.
TRUE
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True / False
All drugs are medicines, but not all medicines are drugs.
True / False
All drugs are medicines, but not all medicines are drugs.
FALSE
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True / False
Someone who suddenly begins to gain muscle mass and becomes moody, paranoid, and aggressive may be using anabolic-androgenic steroids.
True / False
Someone who suddenly begins to gain muscle mass and becomes moody, paranoid, and aggressive may be using anabolic-androgenic steroids.
TRUE
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True / False
Depressants can be dangerous because they slow heart and respiration rates and lower blood pressure.
True / False
Depressants can be dangerous because they slow heart and respiration rates and lower blood pressure.
TRUE
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True / False
Tolerance is a condition in which the body becomes used to the effect of a medicine.
True / False
Tolerance is a condition in which the body becomes used to the effect of a medicine.
TRUE
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True / False
Over the counter medicines must only be used with a doctor's supervision.
True / False
Over the counter medicines must only be used with a doctor's supervision.
FALSE
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True / False
Intentionally taking more than the recommended does of a prescribed pain reliever is an example of substance abuse.
True / False
Intentionally taking more than the recommended does of a prescribed pain reliever is an example of substance abuse.
TRUE
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True / False
The majority of high school students in the United States have never tried marijuana.
True / False
The majority of high school students in the United States have never tried marijuana.
FALSE ***** Check this
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True / False
Some infections can be transmitted through sneezing and coughing.
True / False
Some infections can be transmitted through sneezing and coughing.
TRUE
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True / False
Antibiotics work against viruses.
True / False
Antibiotics work against viruses.
FALSE
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True / False
If certain foods make you break out in a rash, you may have asthma.
True / False
If certain foods make you break out in a rash, you may have asthma.
FALSE ********* Check
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True / False
You can lower your chances of developing diabetes by maintaining an appropriate weight, eating a healthful diet, and being physically active.
True / False
You can lower your chances of developing diabetes by maintaining an appropriate weight, eating a healthful diet, and being physically active.
TRUE
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True / False
Dressing in layers keeps you warm because the air trapped between the layers of clothing helps insulate you from the cold.
True / False
Dressing in layers keeps you warm because the air trapped between the layers of clothing helps insulate you from the cold.
TRUE
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
the providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choices.
the providing of accurate health information to help people make healthy choices.
f) health education
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a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.
actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.
i) risk behaviors
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
Practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury.
Practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury.
b) prevention
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
The sum of your surroundings.
The sum of your surroundings.
d) environment
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
A nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan.
A nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan.
j) Healthy People 2010
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
People of the same age who share similar interests.
People of the same age who share similar interests.
g) peers
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
An overall state of well-being.
An overall state of well-being.
e) wellness
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.
Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.
c) cumulative risks
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
The combination of physical, mental / emotional, and social well-being.
The combination of physical, mental / emotional, and social well-being.
a) health
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) health f) health education
b) prevention g) peers
c) cumulative risks h) media
d) environment i) risk behaviors
e) wellness j) Healthy People 2010
The various methods of communicating information.
The various methods of communicating information.
h) media
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon.
A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon.
i) strain
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
A way of life that involves little physical activity.
A way of life that involves little physical activity.
j) sedentary lifestyle
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
Indicates that particular exercises improve particular areas of fitness.
Indicates that particular exercises improve particular areas of fitness.
e) specificity
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
Taking in fluids so that the body functions properly.
Taking in fluids so that the body functions properly.
a) hydration
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
The ability of muscles to perform over long periods of time without becoming fatigued.
The ability of muscles to perform over long periods of time without becoming fatigued.
f) muscular endurance
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
The number of times your heart beats in one minute when you are not active.
The number of times your heart beats in one minute when you are not active.
h) resting heart rate
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
Physical preparation for participation in a sport.
Physical preparation for participation in a sport.
c) training program
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have energy left over.
The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have energy left over.
g) physical fitness
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
Muscular spasms caused by loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration.
Muscular spasms caused by loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration.
d) heat cramps
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Match each term with the best definition below.
a) hydration f) muscular endurance
b) hypothermia g) physical fitness
c) training program h) resting heart rate
d) heat cramps i) strain
e) specificity j) sedentary lifestyle
A condition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low.
A condition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low.
b) hypothermia
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Modified True / False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
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Examples of long bones include the bones in your legs and arms.
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This is true.
However, a long bone is a bone that is longer than it is wide. These can be found in the arms and legs, but also in the hands, feet, and collar bone.
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Modified True / False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
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You use muscles that are under voluntary control when performing actions such as running to catch the bus or opening a jar of jam.
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Modified True / False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
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Skeletal muscles can be found in the linig of the blood vessels, the digestive tract, the passageways that lead into the lungs, and the bladder.
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FALSE.
These are smooth muscles.
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Modified True / False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
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Toxic chemicals are released as the liver metabolizes alcohol.
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True
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Modified True / False
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It is against the law to buy, possess, or drink alcohol unless one is 18 years or older.
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False.
It is against the law to buy, possess, or drink alcohol unless one is 21 years or older.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
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A person's gender or size can play a major role in the effects of alcohol.
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TRUE
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