AnswersPMHS Health Q2The Digestive and Urinary Systems

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The BEST use of the food pyramid would be __________.

A
to help determine a healthy eating pattern that represents a balanced diet
B
to determine the food that should never be eaten
C
to create a diet that excludes fat
D
to count calories and carbohydrates
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A patient comes to the emergency room after passing out. The doctor discovers a very low amount of salts in the body. The doctor should suspect problems with the patient's __________.

A
gallbladder because the salts are not properly digested
B
kidneys because the salts are not properly regulated
C
liver because the salts are not properly filtered out
D
bladder because the salts are not properly stored
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Charlie had some tests done recently to assess his risk for certain diseases. The results showed that he has a waist circumference of 47 inches, a BMI of 29, and a normal skin fold measurement test. What should Charlie do?

A
Charlie is a little too thin, he is most likely underweight, and he needs to consult a dietician or doctor to help him see how to modify his diet to gain some weight.
B
Charlie should repeat the caliper test because it does not fit with the other information, and he should start an exercise routine and diet to reduce his body fat.
C
Charlie should immediately start an exercise and diet program because all his tests indicate that he is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for several diseases.
D
Charlie should repeat the BMI because the other tests were normal, and he should avoid changing his body composition because he'll be too overweight.
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about metabolism?

A
Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.
B
Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive.
C
Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.
D
Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.
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If Marlene were having difficulties with digestion, the BEST things to do would be to __________.

A
increase fiber, lower salt, and drink water
B
exercise, eat high-fiber foods, and drink plenty of water
C
limit salt intake, reduce caffeine, and keep clean
D
eat more salt, eat more fiber, and keep clean
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Based on what you know about the flow of urine from the kidneys, choose the statement that BEST describes what would happen if you were to stand on your head?

A
The urine would flow backwards out of the urethra and into the kidneys.
B
The urine would flow down to the bladder and then out the urethra.
C
The urine would remain in the bladder because there are valves to prevent backflow.
D
The urine would remain in the kidneys because the bladder would no longer be able to eliminate any urine.
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Maintaining a healthy weight comes down to moderation and __________.

A
muscle mass
B
portions
C
nutrients consumed
D
protein consumed
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Compare and contrast the health-related problems that severely underweight and overweight people might face.

Answer:

Severely overweight and underweight people face numerous health issues, but those issues differ for the most part. People who have too much body fat may suffer from such problems as high blood pressure, increased cholesterol, diabetes, and joint and bone disorders. On the other hand, people with too little body fat suffer from altered hormones, loss of menstruation (in women), osteoporosis, and organ failure. The one major consequence that both severely overweight and underweight people face is death.

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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of too little body fat?

A
increased cholesterol
B
organ failure
C
death
D
altered hormones
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Nephritis is caused by __________.

A
inflammation in the kidney
B
inflammation in the pancreas
C
inflammation in the bladder
D
inflammation in the bowel
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You want to lose weight and have been trying to decide which type of fad diet is best for you. You ask your doctor, who responds that __________.

A
fad diets are a temporary fix but generally don't have any side effects
B
fad diets can be used several times a year to maintain a healthy weight
C
fad diets can be risky for your health and, in the long run, do not work
D
fad diets should never be used one right after the other; there should be a break between them

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