BYU Health Final

What type of risk factor is breathing in secondhand smoke?

environmental

You are influenced by your peers to not wear a safety belt when driving. What type of risk factor is being described?

social

Adam fails the test on the digestive system in class. He tells his teacher the reason he failed the test was that his mother had been too demanding that he do the household chores, so he had no time to study. What defense mechanism is he using?

projection

What is the correct order of needs as described by Maslow?

physical needs, safety needs, social needs, esteem needs, self-actualization

Which of the following risk factors poses a health threat that would increase over time?

eating fast foods every day

Which of the following describes the physical and social conditions in which we live?

environment

Melinda is confused about what she should do because she feels like she has several voices talking to her and telling her to do different things. From which mood disorder does she most likely suffer?

schizophrenia

Of the following, which would be the LEAST reliable website for health information?

www.medicine.com

What is the most common mood disorder resulting in a constant state of sadness?

depression

A person who is living out of their car and has little to eat will mostly like function on what level of the Hierarchy of Human Needs?

physical needs

When making a decision, which of the following should a person not always consider?

peers' opinions

The ability to work with others best describes which of the following?

social health

Using your mind to develop thinking skills is an example of which of the following?

mental health

What are signs and symptoms of the stress response?

increased heart rate, decreased digestion, increased breathing, increased energy

Which of the following best describes Maslow's hierarchy?

the needs must be met in order

David does not do well in school because he can't read well, but he dreams of a college scholarship because of his excellent basketball abilities. What defense mechanism is David showing?

compensation

What is positive stress that allows us to get our work done at school or work?

eustress

Newlyweds Renee and Sam are on an extremely tight budget while Sam goes back to school, yet Renee continues to make expensive purchases, not controlling the family money. When Sam talks to Renee about it she throws a childlike temper tantrum. Which of the following defense mechanisms is she using during the tantrum?

regression

Wayne has a good job but finds it difficult to get out of bed in the morning because he has no energy and has been feeling sad. In fact, he has called in sick ten days in one month. From which mood disorder may he be suffering?

depression

In order to use the decision-making model effectively, what does one need to recognize first, before looking for possible solutions?

problem

You should compare the potential benefits of a decision against which of the following?

its risks

Which of the following identifies the well-being of your body, your mind, and your relationships with other people?

health

What is an action or condition that may negatively impact health?

risk factor

The "fight-or-flight response" is also called the

stress response

In what phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome does the body try to detect a change and start the fight-or-flight response to cope with it?

alarm

What is the major hormone that allows us to cope with stress but may also cause organ damage with chronic stress?

adrenaline

What are the effects of exercise on the bones?

It increases calcium deposits in the bones.

Brendan wants to improve the health of his heart. What type of exercise would you recommend to him?

cardiovascular endurance

If a person is experiencing constipation, what carbohydrate should they increase in their diet?

cellulose

What Body Mass Index range is normal for adults?

20-27

Which of the following activities provides the greatest aerobic benefits?

swimming

Why must all essential amino acids be present in the body at the same time for growth and repair to take place?

Proteins cannot be made by the body if they are absent.

What government agency has provided the public with dietary guidelines to help promote health and prevent disease?

U.S. Department of Agriculture

How many calories are provided by a salad dressing containing 23 fat grams?

207

What type of fat stimulates the liver to produce more cholesterol which can lead to the depositing of cholesterol in the blood vessels?

saturated fat

What is measured by the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

the energy needs of the body at rest

What type of carbohydrate is found in beans, grains, cereals, and potatoes and is easily broken down into glucose?

starch

Which vitamin found in citrus fruits and tomatoes is necessary for iron absorption, collagen formation, and increasing the function of the immune system?

Vitamin C

Bulimia is a condition described best by which of the following?

a binge-purge regime to control weight

Which statement best describes minerals and their function?

Minerals build tissues and regulate body processes.

What effect does exercise have on the body?

It decreases the amount of cholesterol/fat in the blood vessels.

Which carbohydrate is known as blood sugar and is needed by all body cells to produce energy?

glucose

Which of the following nutrients helps to build muscle, transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, forms hormones, and antibodies?

proteins

What seems to be a major cause of eating disorders?

low self-esteem

Which disorder is related to OCD and causes a person to be overly concerned with a body defect?

body dysmorphic disorder

What mineral is needed for healthy bones and teeth, nerve impulse conduction, and muscle contraction?

calcium

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of anorexia nervosa?

increased sore throats and tooth decay

Sue Jane tries to do thirteen sit-ups and then cannot do any more. What component of Sue Jane's fitness needs to be improved?

endurance

Andrea has been feeling very tired and she looks pale. What mineral should she take to increase the number of red blood cells her body produces as well as her oxygen-carrying capacity?

iron

Which disorder is characterized by a craving to eat non-foods due to a mineral deficiency?

pica

A man's weight is considered obese and harmful to his health if it is greater than which of the following body fat percentages?

20%

Which statement best defines "appetite"?

desire for food

Which of the following is NOT a function of fat?

quick source of energy

What type of body tissue burns the most calories, even when the person is sleeping?

muscle

Restaurants typically add too much of which of the following to food, resulting in higher calories?

fat

A one-ounce slice of boiled ham has 5 grams of fat and 5 grams of protein. What is the total number of calories found in the ham?

65 calories

If an athlete experiences low blood pressure, thirst, dry skin, and mental confusion, what nutrient may be lacking?

water

What disorder is associated with self-imposed starvation and an obsession with thinness?

anorexia nervosa

Which of the following nutrients provides the first source of energy for humans?

carbohydrates

What is a key change in the MyPlate servings guide over the old Food Guide Pyramid?

increasing fruits and vegetables to half of the plate

Which vitamin, found in many orange and green vegetables, helps the immune system, builds body tissues, and helps in mucous production?

vitamin A

Which of the following is a long-term benefit of aerobic exercise?

decreased levels of stress

Which of the following is NOT a function of water?

production of hormones

Robert tries to reach behind his back and finds out that he can't do it. What component of Robert's fitness needs to be improved?

flexibility

Suzie consumes 2,700 calories every day but requires only 2,300 calories to meet her energy needs. Over time, Suzie's calorie consumption may lead to what disorder?

obesity

What current factor negatively influences American health habits?

a hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home

Which form of fat is normally produced by the liver, needed by all cells for strength, and can in high quantities lead to heart attacks?

cholesterol

Which medical condition is not related to one's nutrition?

bronchitis

What is one of the most important methods of resolving family conflicts?

using good communication skills

What is major advantage for NOT having a steady boyfriend or girlfriend?

It allows you to experience different relationships before making a decision.

Which of the following behaviors is not involved in effective communication?

being angry

Which of the following is a behavior that helps people develop friendship?

being willing to compromise

Which of the following forms of communication tends to lead to escalated conflicts because the person is focusing on his or her own needs in a very forceful manner?

aggressive

Which of the following statements about friendships is not correct?

A lack of friendships has little effect on the development of an individual's communication skills.

Feeling the need to conform to the expectations of friends is known as which of the following?

peer pressure

Which of the following is based on mutual trust, acceptance, and common interests or values?

friendships

Which of the following is not a reason why friendships are important?

They help develop rigid gender roles.

Which form of communication is used by someone who acknowledges the feelings on both sides while defending their own ideas and needs?

assertive

What is the ability to understand how a person may feel in a given situation called?

Empathy

What is best described by the exchange of information?

communication

Which of the following is NOT true about healthy friendships?

they encourage you to stay the same

The phrases, "Tell me more about it" or "Then what happened?" are examples of what?

active listening

What is saying, "I'm upset because I had to go to the library alone"?

"I" message

The behaviors and attitudes that are socially accepted as either masculine or feminine are known as which of the following?

gender roles

What is the legal procedure by which a child is taken into a family to be raised in the same way as a child born to the parents?

adoption

Which of the following organs transports sperm from the epididymis?

vas deferens (ductus deferens)

What is the union of sperm and egg to form a zygote?

fertilization

Which of the following is a correct statement about labor?

It is the work of pushing out the fetus.

What stage of labor typically lasts from half an hour to two hours and involves the actual delivery of the baby?

stage 2

What happens during the second stage of labor?

delivery of the infant

What hormone is produced after ovulation by the corpus luteum of the ovary to continue the development of the inner lining of the uterus?

progesterone

Which of the following is a function of testosterone?

increased muscle and bone growth

Which of the following contraceptive uses hormones to prevent pregnancy and requires a prescription for use?

oral contraceptives

Which organ forms the corpus luteum?

ovary

What is the inner lining of the uterus called?

endometrium

Which organ made during pregnancy provides nutrients to and removes wastes from the fetus as well as producing hormones to help maintain the pregnancy?

placenta

Where are sperm produced?

testes

After how many weeks is an embryo known as a fetus?

eight

The male structure that corresponds to the female clitoris is which of the following since they both contain erectile tissue?

penis

Which tube-like structure can transport sperm and urine (but not at the same time)?

urethra