Adolescent Development, Infections, and Diseases

Which of the following contraceptive methods do females NOT use?

vasectomy

Who is at the greatest risk of contracting STIs?

a sexually active person at age 16

Using birth control entirely eliminates the risk of having an unplanned pregnancy.

false

Which of the following contraceptives has a failure rate of 28 percent?

spermicide

Abstinence is the only birth control method that has a zero percent failure rate for an unplanned pregnancy and 100 percent rate of protection against STIs.

true

Barrier methods of birth control are more effective than hormonal methods.

false

Thirty years ago, there were only two common and easily treated STIs.

true

Though teen pregnancy may have social and emotional consequences, there is no danger to one's physical well-being.

false

What is the most effective method of birth control?

abstinence

Very few teens become infected with STIs.

false

If an older person went to the doctor with a fever, chills, body aches, and a cough, what would the doctor most likely suspect the person has?

influenza

Fungal infections mainly infect the __________.

skin and lungs

Antiviral medications are a common treatment for __________.

influenza

Which of the following is a viral infection that most adults contract 2 to 4 times a year?

the common cold

The goal of the flu vaccine is to prevent you from becoming infected with influenza.

True

__________ are intestinal parasites that can live up to 20 years and grow up to 50 feet in length.

Tape worms

Strep throat and bacterial pneumonia are examples of __________.

bacterial communicable diseases

Hemodialysis is a treatment that cleans the blood when the __________ is/are unable to do so.

IT IS NOT liver IT MAY BE kidneys

Which of the following is a bacterial infection of the lungs that is one of the top ten causes of death in the US each year?

IT IS NOT meningitis IT MAY BE bacterial pneumonia

Malaria is spread by __________.

IT IS NOT people. IT MAY BE mosquitoes

Advances in technology have helped prevent some illnesses and diseases.

True

Parasites can be protozoa, fungi, or multicellular organisms.

True

Many people infected with tapeworms may be unaware of the infection due to a lack of symptoms.

True

If a doctor wanted to find out the number of white blood cells in a patient's blood, he or she would order a(n) __________.

complete blood count

Diagnostic tests can be used to identify illnesses and underlying causes of symptoms.

True

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the plasmodium parasite.

True

Some pathogens can be transmitted between people and infected animals

T

What are two uses for vaccines?

The first use for a vaccine is to prevent infection. The second use is to provide the body with the defense mechanisms it needs to fight off the disease.

Pathogens are disease-causing agents

T

Describe what a vaccine is made of and how it prevents infection

Vaccine is a mixture that contains part or hole of a pathogen that is injected into the body to provide it with immunity defenses against the disease. It prevents infection by building up the immune system.

If you were to be diagnosed with strep throat you could be treated with an anabiotic because...

D. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can be eradicated with an antibiotic treatment

If a doctor examines a blood sample under a microscope and find genetic material surrounded by a protein coat, the doctor is looking at...

B. A virus

Which statement best describes the treatment for a contagious illness?

A. Bacteria, Molds, or synthetic substances are used to create antibiotics, which are the most successful treatment for bacterial illnesses

Describe three strategies that can be used to treat contagious infections

Three strategies that can be used our antiviral drugs, anabiotic's, and vaccinations.

Explain to Waze that water born pathogens can be transmitted

Waterborne pathogens can be transmitted from swimming/bathing in contaminated water drinking contaminated water

An organism that carries a pathogen is called a...

D. Vector

Eggs produced by the ovaries are carried into the uterus by the fallopian tubes.

T

Several glands add fluids to the sperm to form semen as it passes through the vas deferens.

T

The ovaries are part of the endocrine system.

T

The endocrine system plays an important role in the body by influencing every organ and cell.

T

The female reproductive organs are located in the __________ region of the body.

Pelvic

Fertilized eggs mature into a baby within the cervix.

F

Insulin is a chemical that is produced by the __________ and controls __________.

Pancreas . . . blood sugar

Hormones are chemicals secreted and regulated by the endocrine system.

T

Which part of the female reproductive system provides the opening for sperm to enter the body and babies to exit the body?

Vagina

Where does a fertilized egg spend the majority of its time?

The fertilized egg spends the vast majority of its time in the uterus, where it matures into a fetus.

What is one similarity between the male and female reproductive systems?

Together, male and female reproductive systems include the cells and structures required to create new life.

The endocrine system works with the __________ to coordinate and regulate the body.

Nervous system

Sperm cells are stored in a tube at the back of each testicle called the epididymis.

T

How does the structure of the female reproductive system differ from the male reproductive system?

A good portion of the male reproductive system is actually external to the body, while the female reproductive system is fully contained in the body.

What is the role of the adrenal gland in the body?

The adrenal glands are attached to each kidney where they regulate both salt and water levels in the body. In addition, they control the stress response in difficult situations.

The ovaries are glands specific to males.

F

Describe some of the factors that can cause hormone levels to fluctuate.

The levels of hormones in the body can vary depending on stress, infections, fluid levels, and mineral balance.

What is the overall purpose of the menstrual cycle?

The main purpose of the menstrual cycle is to remove unfertilized eggs from the female body. This purging of the unfertilized eggs prepares the uterus for the next opportunity for fertilization.

The cardiovascular system, which transports blood through the body, is a one-way system.

T

What respiratory structure controls breathing?

Diaphragm

Which of the following terms is NOT used to refer to white blood cells?

platelet

An individual was exposed to a contagious disease but did not become infected. The agent was unable to enter the body and grow because it was stopped by the person's skin. This is an example of how a __________ can prevent disease.

physical barrier

Avoiding vaccinations during flu season can help you cut down the risk of contracting this communicable disease.

false

A product claims that it will boost your immune health. Which of the following would be the BEST response to such a claim?

Products are not proven to increase immune health, but research shows that a healthy lifestyle will benefit your immune system

A radio announcement advises people to boil their water before drinking it or cooking with it. Which of the following BEST explains why a health services department would broadcast this announcement?

It wants to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases through contaminated water.

If asked whether exercise is important for keeping optimal immune health, what would be the BEST answer?

Yes, daily exercise can boost your immune health.

The inflammatory response involves chemical and physical barriers that help protect the body from harmful substances.

true

White blood cells use __________ to help identify foreign substances in the body.

antibodies and antigens

In order for a physical barrier to be effective in preventing infection, the barrier must __________.

prevent the substance from entering the body, trap the substance when it first enters the body, or flush the substance out of the body

Getting enough rest and eating healthy foods help to maintain a healthy immune system.

true

When tissue is damaged, the inflammatory response is activated.

true

In order to maintain optimal community health, the BEST plan for communities would be to __________.

provide health services and regulate food and water supplies

Select the statement that BEST describes the specific roles of white blood cells in the immune response.

T cells attack antigens on foreign substances and B cells produce antibodies.

As a result of education and law enforcement, negative attitudes toward the disabled are rare in society today.

false

Which of the following situations would NOT violate the Americans with Disabilities Act?

A company that has eight employees chooses not to hire a disabled person because it is a small, private business and the owner cannot afford to make modifications to the building.

Social stigmas can prevent children with disabilities from getting treatment.

true

A person who was injured in a war and lost a portion of his leg is considered to have which of the following?

impairment

If a disabled person is unable to board the bus in a wheelchair, what does the Americans with Disabilities Act require?

that alternative transportation that can accommodate the man and his wheelchair be made available

Which of the following is NOT a disability protected by law?

blurred vision that is a symptom of eye surgery

What aspects of life is not generally affected by a disability?

family size

Many automobile companies have custom options available for disabled people.

true

If a disabled person is traveling by airplane and cannot enter the airplane or buckle the seatbelt without assistance, what does the Air Carrier Act require from the airline?

that an employee of the airline assist the disabled person in preparing to take off

Which of the following is NOT part of the ICF model?

persistence

Cancers that affect epithelial tissues are called __________.

carcinomas

Which of the following would most likely influence the risk of getting pancreatic cancer?

eating a high-fat diet

Chlamydia can increase a woman's risk for developing __________.

cervical cancer

Cancer is caused when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably.

TRUE

Lymphomas are types of cancers that affect __________.

The immune system

__________ treats cancer by removing it.

surgery

Cancers that affect supportive or connective tissue are classified as __________.

sarcoma

Hair loss is a side effect of which of the following types of cancer treatment?

chemotherapy and radiation

Which of the following is NOT a source of energy for external radiation therapy?

beta

Which behavior is most likely to increase your chance of developing a cancer?

spending too much hours in the sun

Once syphilis enters its third stage, it is no longer curable.

True

Which of the following is a function of public health policy?

to control outbreaks of diseases

Which of the following facilities is used by the government to provide health services?

county health clinics

Viral STIs are not curable and can only be controlled with medications.

True

Once a woman is cured of the human papilloma virus, she does not have to worry about future effects.

False

Which of the following BEST describes STI symptoms?

Symptoms may not be present even though there is an infection.

Which of the following is not a service offered by public health programs?

medical research

Which of the following BEST describes the effects of an STI on emotional and social health?

IT IS NOT all of the above IT MAY BE The infected person may lose contact with or be rejected by friends.

A person who develops a rash on the hands, flu-like symptoms, and hair loss about five months after sex with a person who could have had an STI should seek treatment for a possible infection of which of the following diseases?

IT IS NOT HPV IT MY BE syphilis

Which STI is a common cause of cancer?

IT IS NOT chlamydia IT MAY BE human papilloma virus

Some STIs cannot be cured, though their symptoms can be treated.

True