Question 1

Which of the following parameters describes what is considered a normal blood pressure reading?

Accepted Answer

A) systolic below 120;diastolic below 80 
B) systolic between 120-139;diastolic between 80-89 
C) systolic between 140-159;diastolic between 90-99 
D) systolic above 160;diastolic above 100 
A) systolic below 120;diastolic below 80 
B) systolic between 120-139;diastolic between 80-89 
C) systolic between 140-159;diastolic between 90-99 
D) systolic above 160;diastolic above 100

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding testicular cancer is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs mostly in men ages 55 to 65. 
B) A risk factor is an undescended testicle. 
C) Chronic marijuana use increases the risk. 
D) A first sign of cancer is a slight enlargement of one testicle. 
A) It occurs mostly in men ages 55 to 65. 
B) A risk factor is an undescended testicle. 
C) Chronic marijuana use increases the risk. 
D) A first sign of cancer is a slight enlargement of one testicle.

Question 3

All of the following are true statements concerning mononucleosis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) A blood test can determine if an individual has mononucleosis. 
B) Symptoms of mono include sore throat,headache,and fever. 
C) Major symptoms of mono may last up to three weeks. 
D) Mononucleosis is most common among the elderly. 
A) A blood test can determine if an individual has mononucleosis. 
B) Symptoms of mono include sore throat,headache,and fever. 
C) Major symptoms of mono may last up to three weeks. 
D) Mononucleosis is most common among the elderly.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about meningitis is NOT true?:

Accepted Answer

A) The early symptoms are unmistakable and very severe. 
B) Meningitis attacks the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. 
C) Meningitis spreads through the exchange of respiratory droplets. 
D) High fever,headache,and neck stiffness are hallmark symptoms of meningitis. 
A) The early symptoms are unmistakable and very severe. 
B) Meningitis attacks the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. 
C) Meningitis spreads through the exchange of respiratory droplets. 
D) High fever,headache,and neck stiffness are hallmark symptoms of meningitis.

Question 5

The smallest blood vessels,which supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the tissues,are called:

Accepted Answer

A) vena cava. 
B) arteries. 
C) veins. 
D) capillaries. 
A) vena cava. 
B) arteries. 
C) veins. 
D) capillaries.

Question 6

_______________ means to spread to other parts of the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ means to spread to other parts...

Question 7

Any substance that the white blood cells recognize as foreign is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) antigen. 
B) gamma globulin. 
C) B cell. 
D) lymph node. 
A) antigen. 
B) gamma globulin. 
C) B cell. 
D) lymph node.

Question 8

All of the following statements are true regarding cholesterol EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) It is manufactured by the body. 
B) It is found in certain foods. 
C) It is not a reliable indicator of plaque in the arteries. 
D) Its levels can be reduced through diet and exercise. 
A) It is manufactured by the body. 
B) It is found in certain foods. 
C) It is not a reliable indicator of plaque in the arteries. 
D) Its levels can be reduced through diet and exercise.

Question 9

The term myocardial infarction describes a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) infection of the pericardium. 
B) heart attack. 
C) spasm of the heart. 
D) hardening of the heart. 
A) infection of the pericardium. 
B) heart attack. 
C) spasm of the heart. 
D) hardening of the heart.

Question 10

Hypertension is another name for _________ _____________ _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hypertension is another name for _________ _____________...

Question 11

Match the items.
-blood supply to brain is blocked

Accepted Answer

A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis 
A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis

Question 12

Small parasitic worms that attack specific tissues or organs are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) viruses. 
B) fungi. 
C) protozoa. 
D) helminths. 
A) viruses. 
B) fungi. 
C) protozoa. 
D) helminths.

Question 13

State in your own words what the four major vectors are.Give examples of diseases that may be spread through each vector.

Accepted Answer

A.Animals and insects:
- House pets, wil

Question 14

Classify the five different types of pathogens and provide examples of diseases for each pathogen.

Accepted Answer

A.Viruses- tiniest, toughest; take over

Question 15

The _________ ___________ is the time between a pathogen's entrance into the body and the first symptom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ ___________ is the time between...

Question 16

The antibody-containing portion of the blood fluid (plasma)is called:

Accepted Answer

A) gamma globulin. 
B) a B cell. 
C) a lymph node. 
D) an antigen. 
A) gamma globulin. 
B) a B cell. 
C) a lymph node. 
D) an antigen.

Question 17

If hypertension is left untreated,it may lead to the development of all of the following health conditions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) kidney failure. 
B) sickle-cell anemia. 
C) stroke. 
D) blindness. 
A) kidney failure. 
B) sickle-cell anemia. 
C) stroke. 
D) blindness.

Question 18

Match the items.
-most common cancer which affects the epithelium

Accepted Answer

A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis 
A) tuberculosis 
B) carcinoma 
C) high blood pressure 
D) leukemia 
E) allergy
F)stroke
G)heart attack
H)High Density Lipoprotein
I)cervical cancer
J)hepatitis

Question 19

A host is:

Accepted Answer

A) the vehicle that carries the pathogen. 
B) a person or population that comes in contact with a pathogen. 
C) a submicroscopic infectious agent. 
D) the intermediate reservoir where the pathogen lives. 
A) the vehicle that carries the pathogen. 
B) a person or population that comes in contact with a pathogen. 
C) a submicroscopic infectious agent. 
D) the intermediate reservoir where the pathogen lives.

Question 20

A disease outbreak that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a high proportion of the population is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) outbreak. 
B) pandemic. 
C) epidemic. 
D) incidence. 
A) outbreak. 
B) pandemic. 
C) epidemic. 
D) incidence.

Which of the following parameters describes what is considered a normal blood pressure reading?

Which of the following statements regarding testicular cancer is NOT true?

All of the following are true statements concerning mononucleosis EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about meningitis is NOT true?:

The smallest blood vessels,which supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the tissues,are called:

_______________ means to spread to other parts of the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

Any substance that the white blood cells recognize as foreign is known as a(n):

All of the following statements are true regarding cholesterol EXCEPT:

The term myocardial infarction describes a(n):

Hypertension is another name for ___ _ _______.

Match the items. -blood supply to brain is blocked

Small parasitic worms that attack specific tissues or organs are known as:

State in your own words what the four major vectors are.Give examples of diseases that may be spread through each vector.

Classify the five different types of pathogens and provide examples of diseases for each pathogen.

The _ ___ is the time between a pathogen's entrance into the body and the first symptom.

The antibody-containing portion of the blood fluid (plasma)is called:

If hypertension is left untreated,it may lead to the development of all of the following health conditions EXCEPT:

Match the items. -most common cancer which affects the epithelium

A host is:

A disease outbreak that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a high proportion of the population is a(n):

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

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Personal Stress Management

Your Social Health

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Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

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Which of the following parameters describes what is considered a normal blood pressure reading?

Which of the following statements regarding testicular cancer is NOT true?

All of the following are true statements concerning mononucleosis EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about meningitis is NOT true?:

The smallest blood vessels,which supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the tissues,are called:

_______________ means to spread to other parts of the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

Any substance that the white blood cells recognize as foreign is known as a(n):

All of the following statements are true regarding cholesterol EXCEPT:

The term myocardial infarction describes a(n):

Hypertension is another name for _________ _____________ _____________.

Match the items. -blood supply to brain is blocked

Small parasitic worms that attack specific tissues or organs are known as:

State in your own words what the four major vectors are.Give examples of diseases that may be spread through each vector.

Classify the five different types of pathogens and provide examples of diseases for each pathogen.

The _________ ___________ is the time between a pathogen's entrance into the body and the first symptom.

The antibody-containing portion of the blood fluid (plasma)is called:

If hypertension is left untreated,it may lead to the development of all of the following health conditions EXCEPT:

Match the items. -most common cancer which affects the epithelium

A host is:

A disease outbreak that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a high proportion of the population is a(n):

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Personal Stress Management

Your Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Sexual Health

Contraception and Reproduction

Addictions

Alcohol and Tobacco

Consumer Health

Protecting Yourself and Your Environment

A Lifetime of Health

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Hypertension is another name for ___ _ _______.

The _ ___ is the time between a pathogen's entrance into the body and the first symptom.