HEED 3305 Chapter 7 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 12

__________ is a curable STI that, if untreated, can spread to the whole body and cause serious injury or death.

Syphilis

__________ is a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to cervical cancer.

Human papillomavirus

The current HPV vaccine prevents infection from which of the following?

The seven most common strains that cause cervical cancer and other cancers and two strains that cause genital warts (maybe)

The leading cause of preventable infertility is __________.

chlamydia

Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the two most common causes of PID.

True

Many STIs can be spread through oral sex.

True

In the United States, white women comprise the majority of female AIDS cases reported to date.

False

Which of the following statements is true?

Having one STI increases a person's risk for acquiring another one.

From a population perspective, ectoparasitic infections like crabs and scabies are considered less important than viral or bacterial STIs.

True

While men can become infected with either gonorrhea or chlamydia, they cannot contract PID.

True

Some forms of chemotherapy can cause a woman to experience early menopause.

True

Which of the following statements is true?

A. It takes about 15 years for most women to complete menopause.

B. Pregnancy can still occur after menopause is complete.

C. A woman's body no longer produces estrogen during menopause.

D. A woman has completed menopause when her monthly periods cease.

D. A woman has completed menopause when her monthly periods cease.

After menopause, a woman's body no longer produces estrogen.

False

Which of the following has contributed to increases in discussion and research about menopause over the past 100 years?

- An increase in the life span of the average woman

- Less sexism in the medical community

- More open discussions about life span issues and sexuality

FDA-approved forms of hormone therapy include pills, patches, creams, gels, sprays, and vaginal suppositories.

True

What is menopause?

The natural or artificially induced end of a woman's menstrual cycle

For most women, the use of hormone therapy should:

depend on a woman's symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences.

What is the most common symptom of menopause?

Hot flashes

On average, a woman can expect to live 10 to 15 years after menopause.

False

Transgender women who are taking estrogen typically do not experience symptoms of menopause.

True

__________ provide(s) a rough estimate of how close a person's weight is to a healthy range.

Body mass index

Today, American adults eat about 300 calories more on average than they did 30 years ago.

True

What informational tool can consumers use to compare the nutritional quality of various foods?

Nutrition facts label

Most cases of unwanted weight gain can be traced to a lack of willpower on an individual's part.

False

Which of the following vitamins are fat soluble?

A, D, E, and K

Eating fruits on a frequent basis is a good method of obtaining folic acid.

True

Both the duration and the intensity of physical activity affect its aerobic benefit.

True

Around the world, hunger is the greatest public health problem in which regions?

Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia

In order to consume enough calcium to meet nutrition recommendations, a woman needs to consume dairy products on a daily basis.

False

Processed foods are generally less nutritious than their natural equivalents from the same food group.

True

The intrauterine environment is critical to a child's development.

True

The heart is composed of four chambers: right atrium and ventricle and the left atrium and ventricle.

True

Another term for cerebrovascular disease is stroke.

True

Which of the following is one of the major components of blood?

White blood cells (leukocytes)

Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Platelets (thrombocytes)

[All of these are correct.]

Blood is the vehicle for transporting nutrients and waste throughout the body.

True

E-cigarettes are safe to smoke.

False

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide.

True

When the heart begins to beat irregularly, the condition is called:

arrhythmia

Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the greatest causes of death in the United States.

True

Which of the following causes arthritis?

An autoimmune response

Bacterial infections

Excessive buildup of uric acid

What causes osteoarthritis?

Erosion of the cartilage between bones

More than 80% of people with arthritis are 65 years old or older.

False

Which of the following statements is true?

A. Genetics and lifestyle factors play the biggest role in how chronic diseases appear and develop.

B. Chronic diseases are the third-highest cause of death in the world.

C. Chronic diseases appear and develop more quickly than most other diseases.

D. Chronic diseases are often referred to as "communicable diseases" because of the ease in which they spread from person to person.

A. Genetics and lifestyle factors play the biggest role in how chronic diseases appear and develop.

Which of the following statements is true?

A. Men are twice as likely as women to develop osteoporosis as they age.

B. Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women.

C. Once formed, bone cells harden and die.

D. After 50 years of age, bone formation begins to exceed bone resorption.

B. Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women.

Many women with fibromyalgia have difficulty getting their healthcare providers to acknowledge the condition.

True

Genetics, social, political, and economic factors all influence racial differences in how chronic diseases affect women.

True

Weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises help to maintain bone density and to prevent osteoporosis.

True

Adults with diabetes have heart disease rates about two to four times higher than adults without diabetes.

True

Medications for treating mental illness:

usually work best when paired with some form of psychotherapy.

Which of the following statements is true?

A. Once a woman becomes mentally ill, she usually stays that way for life.

B. Depression is rare among women older than 40 years.

C. Getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet are important for both mental and physical health,

D. Women with mental illness are no more likely than the general population to abuse drugs.

C. Getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet are important for both mental and physical health,

A combination of biological, environmental, and cultural factors contribute to mental illness.

True

Compared with women who have anorexia, women with bulimia are generally much more likely to recognize that they have an eating disorder.

True

Dysthymia is a form of depression that usually lasts for years or decades.

True

About __________ of all Americans will experience mental illness in their lifetimes.

50%

In the United States, eating disorders and panic disorders are more common in women than in men.

True

Both perfectionistic tendencies and low self-esteem are associated with:

anorexia

A chronic, powerful sense of tension and worry is called:

generalized anxiety disorder.