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Health Exam Flash Cards pt2
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Health Care
11th Grade
12/14/2008

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Part two!
By Bee Vo
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yea!...-_-
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People who use smokeless tobacco:
Definition
can become addicted to nicotine
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When quitting smoking, stress-management techniques can:
Definition
help ease people through the withdrawal process
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Nicotine causes addiction and:
Definition
acts as a stimulant
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Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of smoking while pregnant?
Definition
High birth weight
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During the asymptomatic stage of HIV infection:
Definition
the virus continues to grow and can be transmitted to others
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Which of the following STDs stays in the body after symptoms are treated?
Definition
HPV
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Compared to adults, teens are less likely to:
Definition
seek medical attention for an STD
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Which of the following statements is NOT true?
(Referring to STDs)
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All STDs produce recognizable symptoms
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The first symptoms of HIV infection include:
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fever and body aches
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HIV can be transmitted through:
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blood
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The best method for preventing STDs is
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abstaining from sexual activity
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Which statement about genital herpes is NOT true?
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Having certain medical conditions or testing too soon after acquiring HIV
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Which statement about genital herpes is NOT true?
Definition
The virus can only be spread when blisters are present
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HIV often destroys brain cells, causing confusion and memory loss:
(WHEN?)
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in the last stage of HIV or AIDS
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A symptom of alcohol poisoning is:
Definition
irregular heartbeat
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Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at a sitting is called:
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binge drinking
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The long term effects of alcohol use can include
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high blood pressure
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A condition in which the liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue is called:
Definition
cirrhosis
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Which of the following is NOT true of the short-term effects of alcohol use?
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Fats build up in the liver, causing liver cells to die
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When a person is dependent on alcohol, he or she:
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is an alcoholic
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Medical researchers have found that drinking alcohol of any sort:
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slows reflexes
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According to teens, the most important factor in choosing not to use alcohol is:
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parental disapproval
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The first stage of alcoholism is characterized by:
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becoming intoxicated regularly
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Which of these is NOT a factor that influences the onset and severity of the short terms effects of drinking?
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Time of consumption
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A person with hypothermia requires
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immediate medical attention
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Muscle cramps are a possible effect of
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dehydration
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Unusual weight gain or loss and sterility can result from
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anabolic steroid use.
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Before beginning a new physical activity, it is wise to
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visit a health care professional for a health screening.
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When playing sports, playing at your skill level and knowing your physical limits is an
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aspect of safety.
Term
Frostbite can be prevented by
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dressing warmly and covering exposed skin.
Term
A condition when a bone slips from its normal position at a join is referred to as
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a dislocation.
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Disorientation and loss of motor control can result from
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hypothermia.
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A sedentary lifestyle will NOT lead to
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low cholesterol
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Before exercising,
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you should make your entire pulse rate increase gradually by warming up.
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Which of the following disease is cause by a virus?
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Influenza
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An example of transmission by direct contact is:
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touching a person
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Single-celled organisms that are larger and more complex than bacteria are:
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protozoans
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A vaccine, such as that again Hepatitis A that s made from inactivated pathogens, is called:
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a killed virus vaccine
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Which type of lymphocyte attacks and destroys infected body cells?
Definition
Killer T cells
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The most effective way a person can protect himself or herself from disease on a daily basis is:
Definition
hand washing
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Which of the following is an example of a chemical barrier?
Definition
Enzymes in the saliva
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Rickettsias enter humans through:
Definition
vectors

(Vectors: An organism, often an insect or rodent, that carries disease.)
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During the immune response, certain types of white blood cells react to:
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antigens
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A bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs is:
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tuberculosis
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