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Which statement BEST describes common communicable diseases?

Most communicable diseases are either bacterial or viral and infect the respiratory tract.

All communicable diseases are viruses that cause pneumonia.

Most communicable disease are bacteria and viruses that infect the intestinal tract.

All communicable diseases are bacteria that grow in the respiratory tract.

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Megan is trying very hard not to get sick during this year's flu season. What would be the BEST advice you can give her on how not to get sick?

Manage your weight, sleep enough, and make sure not to miss any school.

Visit public places, eat well, and manage your stress.

Live a healthy lifestyle, get the necessary vaccinations, and make sure to wash your hands often.

Sleep less, stay away from vaccinations, and avoid sick people.

The grieving process is __________.

the same for all people

more effective when you have a strong support system

more effective when you don't think about the loss

only important for those with a weak emotional state

Which of the following statements is NOT true about social changes during adolescence.

During adolescence, social changes are caused by physical, emotional, and mental changes.

During adolescence, many teens have greater responsibilities, which can include chores, good grades, and curfews.

During adolescence, friendship circles change because of romantic relationships.

During adolescence, friendships become more important, and therefore, parents can lower their expectations of their children.

The FDA protects the US public from __________.

drugs smuggled across the border

harmful prescription and OTC medications

paying too much for medicine

medications that can form addictions

What distinguishes a heart attack from heart failure.

A heart attack results from poor blood flow, while heart failure involves a total interruption of blood flow.

Both heart attack and heart failure result in heart tissue death, but more tissue dies as a result of heart failure.

Heart tissue dies during a heart attack, while heart failure results in systemic oxygen deficiency.

Heart failure results in body tissues receiving such a high level of oxygen that it is toxic.

Alcohol usage can affect the development of an adolescent's brain and can have long-term damaging effects on intellectual capacities.

Which of the following BEST describes the possible impact of tobacco use on families?

Tobacco use can lead to financial difficulties.

Tobacco use can cause increased incidence of illness.

Tobacco use can lead to increased family conflict.

all of the above

Which of the following statements is an effect that drug use can have on society?

Drug use increases pollution.

Drug use leads to an increase in criminal activity.

Drug use increases the spread of disease.

All of the above

Which of the following results from an uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells?

complex disease

chromosomal disease

single-gene disease

immune disorder

Genetic therapy and engineering __________.

have no value for our future

have been used for many years to prevent genetic diseases

are simple procedures that most doctors can perform

are controversial scientific procedures

Human growth hormone (HGH) is a drug used to treat children suffering from endocrine deficiencies. Some athletes use it illegally to __________.

alter their state of mind

improve their performance

escape the pressures of life

relax

Why does the heart automatically adjust the flow of blood to match activity levels?

Extreme activity damages blood cells and the body needs replacements.

The heart requires more oxygen when exercising.

It reduces the level of oxygen in the blood.

Organs and muscles require more blood under stress.

Excess amounts of salts, water, and materials are expelled in the urine from the __________.

kidneys

bladder

urethra

gallbladder

In general, which of the following is NOT true concerning teens and marriage?

Many married teens may experience changes in friendships.

Many married teens may experience limitations on income.

Many married teens may experience resentment within the relationship.

Many married teens remain together for a large number of years.

Which of the following is NOT a way to transmit STIs?

through pregnancy

indirectly touching sex organs

sharing a dinner utensil

exposure to an open sore

The most common ways to treat cancer include __________.

chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery

immunotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy

hormone therapy, surgery, and radiation

radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Select the statement that correctly describes multiple sclerosis.

This fatal disease leads to severe and progressive memory loss.

This fatal disease attacks the peripheral nervous system.

This nonfatal disease is characterized by severe memory loss.

This nonfatal disease disrupts the central nervous system (CNS).

A car accident cannot cause a disability because disabilities are genetic.

Which of the following BEST describes why women should avoid drinking alcohol when pregnant?

Alcohol use should be avoided during pregnancy because whatever the mother drinks will pass through the liver into the fetus, damaging its growing body.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy should be avoided because the fetus's lungs are underdeveloped and can not process the alcohol.

Alcohol use should be avoided during pregnancy because it can cause the fetus to be born with physical deformities and mental difficulties.

Women should avoid alcohol during pregnancy because it increases both the mother's and fetus's chance of developing alcohol-related birth defects.

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