Question 1

Women&#10;A) Have more frequent illnesses than men&#10;B) See physicians more because of stress than men&#10;C) Are more physically vulnerable than men&#10;D) Both A and b

Accepted Answer

Women have been found to have more frequent illnesses than men, such as migraines, autoimmune diseases, and urinary tract infections. Additionally, studies have shown that women tend to seek medical care more often due to mental health issues and stress, which could contribute to their higher frequency of illnesses compared to men. Women are also often physically smaller and weaker than men, making them more vulnerable to certain types of injuries and illnesses.

Question 2

When compared with women, men&#10;A) Have more frequent illnesses&#10;B) Are more physically vulnerable&#10;C) Are more apt to suffer heart attacks&#10;D) Both B and C

Accepted Answer

Men are generally more physically vulnerable to certain conditions, including heart attacks, compared to women.

Question 3

African American women are a greater risk of contracting hypertension than white women.

Accepted Answer

Research studies have consistently shown that African American women have a higher prevalence and incidence of hypertension compared to white women. This is thought to be due to a combination of genetic and socioeconomic factors, such as higher rates of obesity and lack of access to quality healthcare.

Question 4

For many years the norm for human physiology was based on&#10;A) Men&#10;B) Women&#10;C) Monkeys

Accepted Answer

The norm for human physiology and medical research has historically been based on male subjects, leading to a lack of understanding and potential misapplication of findings to women.

Question 5

It is evident that&#10;A) Only women experience mood swings&#10;B) Only men experience mood swings&#10;C) Both men and women experience mood swings.&#10;D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Both men and women experience mood swings. Mood swings are a common phenomenon that can be experienced by anyone, regardless of gender. Hormonal changes, stress, and other factors can affect our moods, leading to swings in emotions. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they suggest that only one gender experiences mood swings or that no one experiences mood swings, which is not true.

Question 6

When testosterone levels drop the mathematical abilities of me&#10;A) Drop&#10;B) Increase&#10;C) Stay the same

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Question 7

When compared to female physicians, male physicians tend to&#10;A) Display less respect for women patients&#10;B) Talk down to patients&#10;C) Fail to take complaints seriously&#10;D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Research studies have shown that male physicians are more likely to display less respect for women patients, talk down to them, and fail to take their complaints seriously, as compared to female physicians. This highlights the importance of promoting diversity and gender sensitivity in the healthcare system.

Question 8

Which specialty do female medical students tend to enter?&#10;A) Brain surgery&#10;B) Plastic surgery&#10;C) Cardiology&#10;D) All of these&#10;E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Historically, female medical students have shown a tendency to enter a wide range of specialties, not limited to or specifically focused on brain surgery, plastic surgery, or cardiology. Their choices are influenced by personal interests, lifestyle considerations, mentorship opportunities, and the evolving landscape of medicine, rather than being concentrated in any single specialty.

Question 9

Disruptions in intimacy may increase the risk of&#10;A) Heart disease&#10;B) Premature death&#10;C) Both of the above&#10;D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Intimacy is related to emotional well-being and social support, and disruptions in intimacy can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation, which can have negative health effects. Studies have shown that people who lack social connections are at increased risk for heart disease and premature death. Therefore, disruptions in intimacy can increase the risk of both heart disease and premature death.

Question 10

A person can provide informed consent when he or she&#10;A) Is of legal age&#10;B) Unimpaired by drugs&#10;C) Mental capacities are normal&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Informed consent requires that a person is of legal age, unimpaired by drugs (or other factors that may affect decision-making abilities), and has normal mental capacities. Therefore, all three options are required for someone to provide informed consent.

Question 11

Once they are married, men tend to stay healthier than married women.

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Question 12

Men have more screenings for serious diseases than women.

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Question 13

Bulimics binge on foods and then purge their systems

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Question 14

Gendered violence affects only women.

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Question 15

Regarding suicide&#10;A) Girls think more about suicide&#10;B) Girls make more suicide attempts&#10;C) Boys succeed in committing suicide more than girls&#10;D) All of the above.

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Question 16

Men are _____ to seek help for anxiety than women.&#10;A) More apt&#10;B) Less apt&#10;C) Both A and B&#10;D) None of the above

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Question 17

What percentage of Division I female athletes demonstrate risk factors associated with anorexia nervosa?&#10;A) Over one third&#10;B) Over one half&#10;C) Over two thirds&#10;D) None of these

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Deck 11: Gender Communication and Health