Deck 3: The Biological Person

Question 1

Lymphocytes are ______.

A)white blood cells
B)red blood cells
C)part of the endocrine system
D)part of the reproductive system

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The conduction fiber that carries sensorimotor information to and from cell bodies is the ______.

A)axon
B)synapse
C)neurotransmitters
D)neuron

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The biological system that is made up of the heart and the blood circulatory system is ______.

A)the reproductive system
B)the cardiovascular system
C)the musculoskeletal system
D)the immune system

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The virus that causes AIDS is ______.

A)autoimmune disease
B)diabetes mellitus
C)immune systems disease
D)human immunodeficiency virus

Question 5

A medication which affects behaviors and symptoms associated with diagnoses of mental illness by affecting the levels of specific neurotransmitters and altering the balance among neurotransmitters is ______.

A)high BP medication
B)psychotropic medication
C)insulin medication
D)antibiotic medication

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a major subsystem of the nervous system?

A)central nervous system
B)traumatic nervous system
C)peripheral nervous system
D)autonomic nervous system

Question 7

Which region of the brain helps with social functioning,reasoning,thinking,and expressive functioning?

A)temporal lobe
B)parietal lobe
C)occipital lobe
D)frontal lobe

Question 8

The basic unit of all the nervous systems is the ______.

A)axon
B)synapse
C)neurotransmitters
D)neuron

Question 9

Which factor suggests that individuals will experience negative health effects?

A)minority status
B)gender
C)employment status
D)socioeconomic status

Question 10

The biological system that plays an important role in a person's growth,metabolism,development,learning,and memory is ______.

A)the endocrine system
B)the cardiovascular system
C)the nervous system
D)the immune system

Question 11

Which region of the brain helps with language,memory,and emotions?

A)temporal lobe
B)parietal lobe
C)occipital lobe
D)frontal lobe

Question 12

Which region of the brain helps with vision?

A)temporal lobe
B)parietal lobe
C)occipital lobe
D)frontal lobe

Question 13

A biological system for which is important for adolescents to develop an understanding of the structures and functions involved,as well as a value base,is ______.

A)the reproductive system
B)the cardiovascular system
C)the musculoskeletal system
D)the immune system

Question 14

In 2017,it was estimated that ______ in the U.S.had high blood pressure.

A)1 in 2 adults
B)1 in 3 adults
C)1 in 10 adults
D)1 in 25 adults

Question 15

The biological system that is made up of organs and cells that work together to defend the body against disease is ______.

A)the reproductive system
B)the cardiovascular system
C)the musculoskeletal system
D)the immune system

Question 16

The biological system which supports and protects the body and provides motion is ______.

A)the reproductive system
B)the cardiovascular system
C)the musculoskeletal system
D)the immune system

Question 17

The endocrine system regulates the secretion of hormones through a ______.

A)neurotransmitter
B)synapse
C)feedback control mechanism
D)neuron

Question 18

Which region of the brain helps with intellectual processing and the integration of sensory information?

A)temporal lobe
B)parietal lobe
C)occipital lobe
D)frontal lobe

Question 19

The biological system that provides the structure and processes for communicating sensory and perceptual information,and integrating incoming information throughout the body,is ______.

A)the endocrine system
B)the cardiovascular system
C)the nervous system
D)the immune system

Question 20

The neurotransmitter most closely associated with sensory processes,mood,and depression and anxiety diagnoses is ______.

A)serotonin
B)amino acids
C)epinephrine
D)peptides

Question 21

A synapse is a gap that is the connection between each axon and dendrite.

Question 22

The system that is made up of organs and cells that work together to defend the body against disease is the immune system.

Question 23

Public health research and practice is important because ______.

A)the health care system alone cannot offset the effects of external environmental forces on health
B)health care is one of the most valued products in the U.S.
C)it receives the greatest number of health care dollars from the government
D)the social work profession has identified it as an issue of social justice

Question 24

Public health experts have noted an association between poor health outcomes and low income,low education,unsanitary housing,inadequate health care,unstable employment,and unsafe physical environments.

Question 25

Despite the introduction of new medical protocols,the perception of HIV/AIDS as a terminal disease has never changed.

Question 26

The peripheral nervous system,which is a subsystem of the nervous system,consists of the brain and the spinal cord.

Question 27

The basic working unit of all the nervous systems is the neurotransmitter.

Question 28

The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain,process,and understand basic health information and make appropriate health decisions is known as ______.

A)prorated insurance coverage
B)self-determination
C)general educational literacy
D)health literacy

Question 29

The central nervous system,which is a subsystem of the nervous system,consists of spinal and cranial nerves.

Question 30

Assistive devices are products designated by ______ to help a person with some physical challenges to see,hear,or maneuver.

A)legislators
B)social workers
C)the medical community
D)manufacturers

Question 31

Science has discovered an extensive amount of information about neurotransmitters and has identified all existing transmitters.

Question 32

Diabetes mellitus is associated with older age,obesity,physical inactivity,and other factors.

Question 33

A nonspecific immunity involves the lymphocytes and develops a memory of an infection that allows the body to make a rapid defense against a subsequent exposure.

Question 34

Which of the following is true regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

A)As educational and income level increase,prevalence of CVD increase.
B)American Indian and Alaska Natives are more likely than other racial/ethnic groups to have some type of CVD.
C)Hispanic and Latino adults are more likely than Whites to have CVD.
D)The prevalence of CVD in the U.S.is low.

Question 35

The most common cause of death in the U.S.is ______.

A)cardiovascular disease
B)lung cancer
C)accidental deaths
D)HIV/AIDS

Question 36

During the course of the lifespan,the immune system ______.

A)is more effective in young children than in adolescents
B)is more effective in the elderly than in young adults
C)remains constant throughout the life span
D)is more effective in adolescence and adulthood than at other times of the life cycle

Question 37

The great majority of school districts have sex education policies that ______.

A)require that abstinence be promoted
B)require that abstinence be the only birth control option that is taught
C)provide condoms and other forms of birth control with parental permission
D)do not provide any requirements for what is taught

Question 38

The neurotransmitter commonly associated with its role in influencing emotional behavior,cognition,and motor activity is ______.

A)norepinephrine
B)dopamine
C)peptides
D)acetylcholine

Question 39

The autonomic nervous system,which is a subsystem of the nervous system,consists of nerves controlling cardiovascular,gastrointestinal,genitourinary,and respiratory systems.

Question 40

A traumatic brain injury is defined as an injury to the brain that is caused by an external physical force and may result in a diminished or altered state of consciousness.

Question 41

Define the purpose of the nervous system and list the three major subsystems that compose it.

Question 42

Explain what you learned about the immune system and the ways it interacts with other dimensions of human behavior.Cite examples of what you learned from the case study of Melissa and the impact of biology on her life situation.

Question 43

Provide a brief explanation for the role that the thymus plays in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS.

Question 44

Describe the use of the term "interior (proximal)environment" in reference to thinking about the biological person.

Question 45

Explain what you learned about the endocrine system and the ways it interacts with other dimensions of human behavior.Cite examples of what you learned from the case study of Jenna and the impact of biology on her life situation.

Question 46

Identify and discuss the major transactions amongst the interior and exterior environment of the body.Be sure to emphasize the relationships among the various environments to highlight how the biological system does not operate in isolation.

Question 47

Explain the impact of a person's socioeconomic environment on health outcomes.Include in your discussion the factors that have been consistently showing up in the research.What has been your own experience with socioeconomic status and health outcomes?

Question 48

Explain why it is important as a social worker to understand the biology dimension and its impact on behavior.Utilizing one of the cases (Cheryl,Jenna,Melissa,Thomas,Louise and Stewart,or Juan and Belinda)in the book,cite examples of what you learned about the dimension of biology and its impact on a person's life.

Question 49

Explain what you learned about the nervous system and the ways it interacts with other dimensions of human behavior.Cite examples of what you learned from the case study of Cheryl and the impact of biology on her life situation.

Question 50

Define blood pressure and explain how problems with blood pressure affect activities of daily life.

Question 51

Describe the increasing prevalence rates of diabetes.

Question 52

Provide a brief explanation for why sources of financial support are especially important for someone diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.