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HEALTH FINAL EXAM REVIEW EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
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epididymis - ANSWERS-structure in the male reproductive system in which spermfully mature and are stored
vasectomy - ANSWERS-removal of a segment of the vas deferens to producesterility in the male
C-section - ANSWERS-cesarean section; surgical procedure in which abdomen &uterus are incised, baby delivered transabdomenally
tubal ligation - ANSWERS-a surgical sterilization procedure in which the fallopiantubes are sealed or cut to prevent sperm from reaching a mature ovum
cervix - ANSWERS-the lowest part of the uterus that connects to the vagina
infertility - ANSWERS-the state of being unable to produce offspring sterility - ANSWERS-the state of being unable to produce offspring asymptomatic - ANSWERS-showing no symptoms of disease stillbirth - ANSWERS-Loss of fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy mental health - ANSWERS-the ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to andmanage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life
physical health - ANSWERS-The way the parts and systems of your body worktogether
social health - ANSWERS-Being able to interact with others and participate in thecommunity in both an independent and cooperative way.
self-esteem - ANSWERS-How you feel about yourself maslow's hierarchy of needs - ANSWERS-theory developed by Abraham Maslowto explain human behavior; includes five stages of needs: self-actualization, esteem, love, safety, and physiological needs; requires that the lower needs to be met before one can
feedback - ANSWERS-messages from others that indicate how they feel about you stressor - ANSWERS-any stimulus that produces a stress response distress - ANSWERS-negative stress eustress - ANSWERS-Positive stress adrenaline - ANSWERS-a hormone that prepares the body to react during times ofstress or in an emergency
fatigue - ANSWERS-feeling of being very tired or exhausted; third stage of thestress response
alarm stage - ANSWERS-first stage of the stress response; mind and body go onhigh alert
resistance stage - ANSWERS-second stage of the stress response; body attemptsto return to normal
stressor - ANSWERS-any stimulus that produces a stress response
hardy personality - ANSWERS-a personality type that seems able to stay healthydespite major or even traumatic stressors
type A personality - ANSWERS-a person oriented toward extreme achievement,impatience, and perfectionism
type B personality - ANSWERS-Personality characterized by relatively relaxed,patient, easygoing, amicable behavior.
phobias - ANSWERS-an anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fearand avoidance of a specific object or situation
priorities - ANSWERS-those goals, tasks, or activities that you judge as moreimportant to do than others
stress tolerance - ANSWERS-a persons ability to withstand stress withoutbecoming seriously impaired
organic mental disorder - ANSWERS-caused by physical injuries and illnesses thataffect the brain
functional mental disorder - ANSWERS-result of physiological causes such asstress, emotional conflict, fear, etc
bipolar disorder - ANSWERS-mood disorder originally know as manic-depressivedisorder because it is characterized by behavior that vacillates between two extremes; mania and depression. BAC - ANSWERS-breath/blood alcohol content alcohol - ANSWERS-depressant; most commonly abused drug in the US marijuana - ANSWERS-the most commonly used illicit drug in the US implied consent law - ANSWERS-by accepting a driver's license, a person agrees tobe tested for BAC if stopped for suspicion of alcohol or drug use while driving
fetal alcohol syndrome - ANSWERS-a developmental disorder that stems fromheavy alcohol use by the mother during pregnancy
open container law - ANSWERS-no driver or passenger can have an opencontainer in the vehicle
inactive decision making style - ANSWERS-a person who fails to make choices reactive decision making style - ANSWERS-a habit in which a person allows othersto make his or her decisions
proactive decision making style - ANSWERS-a habit in which a person describesthe situation that requires a decision, identifies and evaluates possible decisions, makes a decision and takes responsibility for the outcome inhalants - ANSWERS-substances whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to acheivea mind altering effect
stimulant - ANSWERS-a drug that increases the action of the central nervoussystem, the heart, and other organs
depressant - ANSWERS-a drug that slows the central nervous system hallucinogen - ANSWERS-a drug that distorts perceptions, causing the user to seeor hear things that are not real
MDMA - ANSWERS-also known as ecstasy or x; designer drug that can have bothstimulant and hallucinatory effects
Ketamine - ANSWERS-rapid acting central nervous system depressant used byveterinarians as an animal anesthetic; very powerful, medium size dose could knock out a horse in seconds serotonin - ANSWERS-A chemical in the brain that affects mood
withdrawal symptoms - ANSWERS-physical symptoms that can include nausea,pain, tremors, crankiness, and high blood pressure, resulting from a lack of an addictive drug in the body systems tolerance - ANSWERS-reduction in the effect of a drug as a result of repeated use,requiring users to consume greater quantities to achieve the same effect
Cocaine - ANSWERS-drug made from leaves of the coca plant ; stimulant Crack - ANSWERS-a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked ratherthan snorted
Nicotine - ANSWERS-stimulant drug in tobacco that increases heart rate andblood pressure
gateway drug - ANSWERS-a drug (such as alcohol or marijuana) that is thought tolead to the use of more dangerous drugs (such as cocaine or heroin)
Heroin - ANSWERS-narcotic drug derived from opium that is extrememly addictive protein - ANSWERS-a class of nutrients that builds body tissues and suppliesenergy. protein is made of amino acids.
carbohydrates - ANSWERS-main source of energy for the body
fat - ANSWERS-lipid; made up of fatty acids and glycerol; protects body organs,insulates body, and stores energy in the body
vitamins - ANSWERS-Essential nutrients that do not yield energy, but that arerequired for growth and proper functioning of the body.
minerals - ANSWERS-elements of the earth needed in the diet, which performmany functions in body tissues
fiber - ANSWERS-indigestible polysaccharides that make up the tough, fibrous cellwalls of plants and is used by the body to help move food through the digestive system saturated fat - ANSWERS-One kind of fat, mostly from animal products such asmeat. Too much saturated fat in the diet is believed to raise cholesterol levels.
unsaturated fat - ANSWERS-One kind of fat, mostly from plant products. Includingunsaturated fats in your diet can reduce cholesterol levels.
trans fat - ANSWERS-The type of fat produced when manufacturers add hydrogento the fat molecules in vegetable oils. Linked to heart disease
complete protein - ANSWERS-a protein that contains all the essential amino acids
metabolism - ANSWERS-the rate at which energy is used by the body empty calories - ANSWERS-Foods that are high in calories but low in vitamins andminerals.
malnutrition - ANSWERS-condition caused by a diet lacking one or more essentialnutrients
dehydration - ANSWERS-A decrease in the amount of water in body tissues emphysema - ANSWERS-lung condition that involves the permanent destructionof very fine airways and alveoli, thus decreasing respiratory function
mainstream smoke - ANSWERS-the smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker sidestream smoke - ANSWERS-the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette,pipe, or cigar
nicotine - ANSWERS-stimulant drug in tobacco that increases heart rate and bloodpressure
carbon monoxide - ANSWERS-colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas
leukoplakia - ANSWERS-Thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the inside ofthe mouth that can develop into oral cancer
flexibility - ANSWERS-the ability to move a body part through a full range ofmotion
muscular strength - ANSWERS-The amount of force a muscle can exert muscular endurance - ANSWERS-the ability of muscles to keep working for anextended time
cardiorespiratory endurance - ANSWERS-the ability of the heart, lungs, and bloodvessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues during long periods of moderate-to-vigorous activity body composition - ANSWERS-the ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, such asbone, muscle, and fluid
target heart rate - ANSWERS-the approximate heart rate a person needs tomaintain during aerobic exercise in order to benefit from the workout
resting heart rate - ANSWERS-the number of times your heart beats in one minutewhen you are not active
XX - ANSWERS-female sex chromosomes XY - ANSWERS-male sex chromosomes ovulation - ANSWERS-process in which an egg is released from the ovary fallopian tube - ANSWERS-either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from theovary to the uterus
uterus - ANSWERS-organ of the female reproductive system in which a fertilizedegg can develop
HPV - ANSWERS-This viral STD is the most common in the world; causes warts andsometimes cervical cancer.
HIV - ANSWERS-the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)
Herpes - ANSWERS-A viral infection causing small painful blisters andinflammation in the genital area.
fetus - ANSWERS-the developing human organism from 9 weeks after conceptionto birth
embryo - ANSWERS-stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks 40 weeks - ANSWERS-Length of a normal pregnancy. vas deferens - ANSWERS-tube that carries sperm from testes
miscarriage - ANSWERS-the unexpected death of a developing baby beforetwenty weeks of pregnancy
umbilical cord - ANSWERS-the structure that connects the fetus to the placenta. placenta - ANSWERS-organ in placental mammals through which nutrients,oxygen, carbon dioxide, and wastes are exchanged between embryo and mother
amniotic sac - ANSWERS-a fluid-filled sac that cushions and protects a developingembryo and fetus in the uterus
amniocentesis - ANSWERS-needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdrawamniotic fluid for analysis
venous bleeding - ANSWERS-Bleeding from a vein, which is characterized by darkred or maroon blood and as a steady flow, easier to control.
capillary bleeding - ANSWERS-Bleeding from the capillaries, which is characterizedby a slow oozing flow of blood.
menstruation - ANSWERS-the shedding of the uterine lining amputation - ANSWERS-partial or complete removal of a limb abrasion - ANSWERS-an injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped orrubbed away
incision - ANSWERS-a sharp, smooth cut avulsion - ANSWERS-An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or ishanging as a flap.
laceration - ANSWERS-jagged wound fertilization - ANSWERS-The joining of a sperm cell and an egg cell
psychogenic shock - ANSWERS-shock caused by a sudden, temporary reduction inblood supply to the brain that causes fainting
anaphylactic shock - ANSWERS-a severe allergic reaction that is a medicalemergency
hypovolemic shock - ANSWERS-shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss sedentary - ANSWERS-largely inactive, accustomed to sitting carcinogen - ANSWERS-a substance that causes cancer AED - ANSWERS-automated device that delivers a shock to a heart that hasstopped beating
