Unit Test Answers

The human reproductive system is ultimately designed to _________. A. keep the body disease free B. create growth hormones C. create new life D. absorb nutrients Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

There are significantly more STIs today than there were thirty years ago.

Which of the following terms is NOT used to refer to white blood cells? A. T Cell B. Phagocyte C. Platelet D. B Cell Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The female reproductive organs are located in the __________ region of the body.A.shoulderB.midsectionC.pelvicD.anterior

New research on the treatment of communicable diseases is important because bacteria and viruses can become resistant to treatments. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Select the description that would represent a pathogen that would be considered a virus. A. genetic material that is surrounded by a protein coat and uses a host cell to reproduce B. a single-celled organism that infects animals and plants C. an organism that feeds off others in order to gain its nutrients D. a single-celled organism that can be a parasite Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A product claims that it will boost your immune health. Which of the following would be the BEST response to such a claim? A. The only way to boost your immune health is to lose weight and sleep more. B. Vaccinations are the only thing that research has shown can benefit an individual's immune system. C. Multiple research studies have proven the value of many different foods and vitamins on your immune health. D. Products are not proven to increase immune health, but research shows that a healthy lifestyle will benefit your immune system Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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

Chemotherapy uses __________ to destroy cancer cells. A. radiation B. hormones C. drugs D. surgery Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In general, which factor is NOT critical when pregnant? A. getting regular prenatal checkups B. avoiding tobacco C. avoiding drugs and alcohol D. weighing yourself daily Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

As teens move through adolescence, surrounding adults usually have higher expectations of them.

Alcohol use can cause fetal alcohol syndrome in the unborn fetus. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The human reproductive system is ultimately designed to _________. A. keep the body disease free B. create growth hormones C. create new life D. absorb nutrients Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When is the BEST time to be treated for an STI? A. Only after the symptoms of the STI begin to subside should a person seek treatment. B. When a person starts treatment makes no difference for most STIs. C. Only after first noticing a symptom of the STI should a person seek treatment. D. A person should seek treatment the first moment he or she suspects having an STI. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

As the adolescent period progresses, more responsibility is placed on the individual to be responsible and mature.

Hormones are chemicals secreted and regulated by the endocrine system.

A student who has trouble hearing and must have a written copy of class lectures in order to participate in class is considered to have which of the following?A.vision disability B.activity limitationC.participation restrictionD.impairment

Everyone experiences a period of __________ during puberty.A.little changeB.emotional and mental stabilityC.reduced height and weightD.rapid change

It is safe to swim in pathogen-contaminated water as long as you do not swallow any of the water.

When is the BEST time to be treated for an STI? A. Only after the symptoms of the STI begin to subside should a person seek treatment. B. When a person starts treatment makes no difference for most STIs. C. Only after first noticing a symptom of the STI should a person seek treatment. D. A person should seek treatment the first moment he or she suspects having an STI. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If you contract a contagious illness from being bitten by a mosquito, this would be considered contraction through __________. A. airborne contact B. surface contact C. direct contact D. vector contact Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Prenatal care is not necessary until the first trimester has ended. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A mother should do all of the following EXCEPT: A. avoid gaining over 35 pounds B. avoid alcohol C. avoid smoking D. increase calorie intake by 500 calories to support the unborn fetus Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In general, which factor is NOT critical when pregnant? A. getting regular prenatal checkups B. avoiding tobacco C. avoiding drugs and alcohol D. weighing yourself daily Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the effects of STIs on one's health?A.In addition to the emotional trauma that an STI can cause, a person can suffer great mental disability as a result of an STI.B.The physical effects of an STI can be easily hidden because they generally only affect the genital area.C.If there are no symptoms of the STI, the person can still donate blood because the blood is only rarely affected.D.all of the above

An expecting mother's STI can put the life of the unborn baby at risk.

To stay abstinent, one should __________. A.practice refusal skillsB.practice avoidance techniquesC.set limits and stick to themD.all of the above

If you wanted to reduce your risk of contracting a communicable disease you could __________. A. take steps to reduce your immune health B. avoid touching your shoes or clothing C. wash your hands often D. start smoking Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A student who has trouble hearing and must have a written copy of class lectures in order to participate in class is considered to have which of the following?A.vision disability B.activity limitationC.participation restrictionD.impairment

The pituitary gland is located in the brain and controls __________.A.skin conditionsB.the rest of the endocrine glandsC.the regeneration of nerve cellsD.involuntary motor skills

Which of the following is a viral infection that most adults contract 2 to 4 times a year? A. bacterial pneumonia B. strep throat C. influenza D. the common cold Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Everyone experiences a period of __________ during puberty.A.little changeB.emotional and mental stabilityC.reduced height and weightD.rapid change

Chemotherapy uses __________ to destroy cancer cells. A. radiation B. hormones C. drugs D. surgery Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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?A.that the airline provide adaptive seating for the disabledB.that an employee of the airline sit with the disabled person during the flightC.that an employee of the airline assist the disabled person in preparing to take offD.that the airline provide the person with a ticket for another flight

The adolescent period can be divided into early, middle, and late periods.

Select the description that would represent a pathogen that would be considered a virus. A. genetic material that is surrounded by a protein coat and uses a host cell to reproduce B. a single-celled organism that infects animals and plants C. an organism that feeds off others in order to gain its nutrients D. a single-celled organism that can be a parasite Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If you wanted to reduce your risk of contracting a communicable disease you could __________. A. take steps to reduce your immune health B. avoid touching your shoes or clothing C. wash your hands often D. start smoking Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

During stage 2 of labor, the placenta and umbilical cord are delivered. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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

Which of the following statements about age of consent is NOT accurate? A.It varies from state to state.B.Violating it may result in a prison sentence.C.Violating it may result in being tagged as a sex offender.D.It is determined by the parents, not the government.

New research on the treatment of communicable diseases is important because bacteria and viruses can become resistant to treatments. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following laws requires that information technology in any federally funded program be accessible to the disabled?A.Air Carrier Access ActB.Americans with Disabilities ActC.Rehabilitation ActD.Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the effects of STIs on one's health?A.In addition to the emotional trauma that an STI can cause, a person can suffer great mental disability as a result of an STI.B.The physical effects of an STI can be easily hidden because they generally only affect the genital area.C.If there are no symptoms of the STI, the person can still donate blood because the blood is only rarely affected.D.all of the above

Which of the following statements about age of consent is NOT accurate? A.It varies from state to state.B.Violating it may result in a prison sentence.C.Violating it may result in being tagged as a sex offender.D.It is determined by the parents, not the government.

If you contract a contagious illness from being bitten by a mosquito, this would be considered contraction through __________. A. airborne contact B. surface contact C. direct contact D. vector contact Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following laws protects the accessibility to employment opportunities for the disabled?A.Air Carrier Access ActB.Rehabilitation ActC.Americans with Disabilities ActD.Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Even through all the changes of adolescence, it's very likely that your elementary school friends will be your adult friends.

What is the most effective method of birth control? A. withdrawal B. abstinence C. diaphragm D. IUD Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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?A.gonorrheaB.HPVC.syphilisD.none of the above

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

If you contract a contagious illness by coming in contact with infected blood, this would be considered contraction through direct contact. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In order to maintain optimal community health, the BEST plan for communities would be to __________. A. decrease vaccinations and research new treatments and cures B. create laws that control public behavior, like hand washing and blowing your nose C. provide community support to elders who are sick and need healthcare treatment D. provide health services and regulate food and water supplies Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

It's possible to contract an STI through a blood transfusion.

Generally speaking, which type of STI is generally NOT life-threatening?A.bacterialB.viralC.parasiticD.all of the above

The inflammatory response involves chemical and physical barriers that help protect the body from harmful substances. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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

Which of the following terms is NOT used to refer to white blood cells? A. T Cell B. Phagocyte C. Platelet D. B Cell Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Sexual awareness is usually not a significant issue during adolescence.

Social stigmas can prevent children with disabilities from getting treatment.

Lymphomas are types of cancers that affect __________. A. the immune system B. the nervous system C. cognition and reasoning D. eyesight Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

For many teens, adolescence can be a __________ period characterized by __________. A.confusing . . . emotional serenityB.fun . . . stabilityC.difficult . . . changeD.difficult . . . stability

Adolescence is the time between birth and the onset of puberty.

Unprotected sex, resulting in specific sexually transmitted diseases, may increase the risk of developing certain types of cancers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Boys and girls experience different changes to their bodies during adolescence.

Hemodialysis is a treatment that cleans the blood when the __________ is/are unable to do so. A. stomach B. liver C. kidneys D. lungs Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Many automobile companies have custom options available for disabled people.

Stage 1 of delivery averages about 8 hours but may be longer for first-time mothers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Fungal infections are more common than bacterial or viral infections.

Which behavior is most likely to increase your chance of developing a cancer? A. spending too many hours in the sun B. eating too many vegetables C. sleeping too much D. taking vitamins Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT a disability law?A.Air Carrier Access ActB.Veteran Readjustment ActC.Rehabilitation ActD.Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Cancer is caused when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Both skin and lung cancer are classified as carcinomas. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which behavior is most likely to increase your chance of developing a cancer? A. spending too many hours in the sun B. eating too many vegetables C. sleeping too much D. taking vitamins Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Hair loss is a side effect of which of the following types of cancer treatment? A. hormone therapy and surgery B. surgery and radiation C. chemotherapy and immunotherapy D. chemotherapy and radiation Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

People aged 15 to 24 account for __________ of all people infected by STIs.A.more than a quarterB.less than halfC.more than halfD.less than a quarter

What is the BEST way for a person to determine if he or she is infected with an STI?A.wait until symptoms appearB.get tested at a clinicC.question your partnerD.reference online resources

A person who was injured in a war and lost a portion of his leg is considered to have which of the following?A.impairmentB.activity limitationC.participation restrictionD.vision disability

Sex is NOT a way to __________.A.prove your loveB.increase your self-worthC.bargain for attentionD.all of the above

Antiviral medications are a common treatment for __________. A. influenza B. bacterial pneumonia C. strep throat D. the common cold Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Very few teens become infected with STIs.

High-fat diets can play a part in the development of __________. A. breast, colon, and pancreatic cancer B. ovarian, bone, and skin cancer C. skin, brain, and prostate cancer D. pancreatic, skin, and colon cancer Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Hormone methods, such as birth control pills, protect against STIs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Sex is NOT a way to __________.A.prove your loveB.increase your self-worthC.bargain for attentionD.all of the above

__________ treats cancer by removing it. A. Chemotherapy B. Immunotherapy C. Surgery D. Hormones Please select the best answer from the choices provided.