Deck 27: Personal Health

Question 1

Which organ consumes approximately 60% of available blood glucose?

A)Liver
B)Kidney
C)Brain
D)Pancreas

Answer 1

Brain

Question 2

Glucose deficiency increases fat utilization; however, the inability to fully degrade the lipids into H?0 and CO? results in an accumulation of what compound?

A)Ketones
B)Insulin
C)Lactate
D)None of the Above

Answer 2

Ketones

Question 3

Which of the following vitamins is not liposoluble?

A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin C
C)Vitamin D
D)Vitamin E

Answer 3

Vitamin C

Question 4

Vitamin E has been linked in the prevention of which of the following diseases?

A)Alzheimer
B)Cataracts
C)Prostate Cancer
D)All of the above

Question 5

Nutrient availability is influenced by:

A)Size
B)Solubility
C)Interaction with other food and nutrients
D)All of the above

Question 6

When an individual is excreting more nitrogen than being consumed they are:

A)Anemic
B)In negative nitrogen balance
C)In positive nitrogen balance
D)Cachexic

Question 7

Which of the following is an enzyme:

A)Lipase
B)Sterol
C)Sucrose
D)Phosphatidyl choline

Question 8

Lipids are transported in the blood when they are:

A)Free form
B)Bound to carrier protein transferrin
C)Bound to lipoprotein
D)None of the above

Question 9

Cholesterol is a sterol that is essential for the following:

A)Insulator of nerves
B)Functioning vision
C)Insulin production
D)None of the above

Question 10

When plasma calcium concentration falls below homeostatic levels (9-10mg/dL) the brain responds by releasing parathyroid hormone, which triggers:

A)Increased absorption by intestine
B)Increased reabsorption via kidney
C)Increased bone resorption
D)All of the above

Question 11

Magnesium excess may cause hypocalcemia by:

A)Modulating PTH release
B)Aiding Ca uptake in the intestine
C)Using a cofactor in an enzyme needed to cleave Ca into elemental form
D)None of the above

Question 12

Which is the name for vitamin B6?

A)Pyruvate
B)Pyridoxine
C)Cobalamin
D)Thiamin

Question 13

Antioxidants are:

A)Compounds that inhibit hydrogens
B)Compounds that create free radicals
C)Compounds that are bacteriolytic
D)Compounds that inhibit damaging oxidizing agents

Question 14

Women of childbearing age are urged to take folic acid supplements because:

A)Deficiency may result in internal bleeding
B)Deficiency increases gestation period of child
C)Deficiency may result in neural tube defects in infants
D)Sufficiency is associated with higher social economic status

Question 15

Why does menopause increase the risk of osteoporosis?

A)Woman become less active after menopause
B)Woman have increased testosterone which negatively affects bone growth
C)Woman have decreased estrogen which negatively affects bone density
D)The osteoclast to osteoblast ratio becomes disproportionate

Question 16

The benefits of breastfeeding include:

A)Sensitizes infant to diet of mother
B)Increases mother infant pair bonding
C)Weight loss for mother
D)All of the above

Question 17

How many calories are equivalent to a pound?

A)3500
B)3300
C)3000
D)1300

Question 18

Cooling down after rigorous exercise is important as abrupt cessation may result in blood pooling in the legs, consequently resulting in:

A)Varicose veins
B)Fainting
C)Cardiac complications
D)B and C

Question 19

The ABCs of CPR refer to:

A)Airway, breathing, circulation
B)Airway, blockage, cardiac
C)Append, breakage, circulation
D)Append, breathing, cardiac

Question 20

In the event of an injury or minor wound, providing first-aid is necessary in which order:

A)Clean, stop the bleeding, apply antibiotic, cover
B)Stop the bleeding, clean, apply antibiotic, cover
C)Apply antibiotic, stop the bleeding, clean, cover
D)Stop the bleeding, apply antibiotic, clean, cover

Question 21

One side effect of anorexia nervosa is amenorrhea, which is:

A)Atrophy of muscles
B)Excessive urination
C)Cessation of menstrual cycle
D)Excessive arm hair growth

Question 22

Those who suffer from Bulimia often use excessive laxatives for weight loss, however, this is:

A)Effective but dangerous to epithelial lining of intestinal tract
B)Ineffective as nutrients/calories have already been absorbed
C)Not a common method of weight loss used by Bulimics
D)Effective, and not considered harmful

Question 23

In order for a product to be considered USDA Organic, it needs to contain which percentage of organic ingredients:

A)95%
B)99%
C)90%
D)99.9%

Question 24

A common health misconception is:

A)Trans-fat is linked to heart disease
B)All fat is bad
C)We need essential fatty acids
D)All of the above

Question 25

Excessive caffeine intoxication typically occurs at which intake:

A)300 mg
B)250 mg
C)400 mg
D)500 mg

Question 26

Alcohol consumption lowers blood glucose by:

A)Blunting insulin release
B)Increases glucose uptake by the liver
C)Inhibits gluconeogenesis
D)None of the above

Question 27

Protein supplements alone (such as whey powder) increases muscle gain:

A)True, but only with appropriate water consumption to aid in the excretion of harmful nitrite metabolites
B)False, excess protein is stored as fat
C)True, but only if the protein is an enantiomer
D)None of the above

Question 28

How much daily fiber intake is recommended?

A)No strict recommendation has been set
B)10 grams
C)20-30 grams
D)<100grams

Question 29

Fiber is defined as:

A)Any material found in both fruits and vegetables that is water soluble
B)A substance which inhibits diarrhea
C)Any material found in both fruits and vegetables that is lipid insoluble
D)None of the above

Question 30

Regular exercise has positive effects on cardiac system by:

A)Releasing protective heart hormones
B)Increasing reflex arc timing
C)Increasing cholesterol metabolism and excretion
D)Increasing muscle mass in heart

Question 31

Regular exercise has positive effects on the circulatory system by:

A)Increased blood flow
B)Decreased blood volume
C)Decreased excretion of CO?
D)All of the above

Question 32

Characteristics of an effective health education curriculum include:

A)Addressing social pressures and influences
B)Addressing individual values, attitudes, and beliefs
C)Is research-based and theory-driven
D)All of the above

Question 33

Age-appropriate information for effective health education curriculum should:

A)Address students' desires
B)Address students' emotional maturity
C)Incorporate popular culture references
D)Age appropriate information is not necessary

Question 34

Learned behavior change requires:

A)Repeated effort
B)Intensive and sustained effort
C)"One-shot" approaches
D)A and B, but not C

Question 35

Effective curriculum includes material that is free of cultural bias, but includes information regarding:

A)Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age but not sexual orientation
B)Gender, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation but not race
C)Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age and sexual orientation
D)Gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation but not ethnicity

Question 36

Why is goal setting important?

A)Helps individuals feel accomplished
B)Helps individuals focus on specific tasks
C)Improves the likelihood of continuing with exercise routine once goal has been attained
D)B and C

Question 37

What are some benefits of stretching?

A)Stretching has no proven benefits
B)Decreases stress, improves focus
C)Improves coordination and prevents injuries
D)None of the above

Question 38

What are classes of fats?

A)Saturated, unsaturated, polysaturated
B)Saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated
C)Unsaturated, monosaturated, polyunsaturated

Question 39

Which fatty acid is essential?

A)Linoleic (Omega 6)
B)Oleic acid (Omega 9)
C)Linolenic (Omega 3)
D)A and C, but not B

Question 40

Saturated fatty acids are:

A)Fats with no double bonds
B)Fats with double bonds
C)Fats which are bonded to a glycerol molecule
D)All of the above

Question 41

Unsaturated fats are:

A)Always essential
B)Solid at room temperature
C)Liquid at room temperature
D)None of the above

Question 42

Rates of lung cancer in North America are:

A)Increasing overall
B)Decreasing overall
C)Increasing in women only
D)Increasing in men only

Question 43

Exercises recommended for pregnant women include:

A)Light walking
B)Exercise is never recommended
C)Yoga
D)A and C

Question 44

Which nutrient when taken in excess is a teratogen?

A)Fructose
B)Vitamin A
C)Iodine
D)Inositol

Question 45

Exercise helps improve memory by:

A)Improving nerve impulse conductivity
B)Increasing brain size
C)Does not improve memory
D)Increasing flow of nutrients to brain

Question 46

Which process limits the ability to do exercise?

A)Failure of the hypothalamus to produce T3 and T4 hormones
B)Inadequate oxygen-carrying power of the blood
C)Lack of sensations such as hearing or sight
D)A and C

Question 47

During exercise, blood flow is diverted to:

A)The heart
B)The liver
C)The muscles
D)A and C

Question 48

The term 'maximal oxygen uptake' refers to:

A)The maximum amount of oxygen the heart can take in per hour
B)The maximum oxygen uptake per day of an individual
C)The maximum amount of oxygen a person can breathe in one day
D)The maximum amount of oxygen a person can take in during exercise

Question 49

Vitamin D aids in maintaining bone health by:

A)Increasing estrogen levels
B)Acting as a precursor for calcium
C)Decreasing bone resorption
D)Increasing calcium absorption

Question 50

Work at lower intensity that is performed without building up lactate in the tissue is called:

A)Anaerobic exercise
B)Weight training
C)Endurance exercise
D)Aerobic exercise

Question 51

The source of energy for muscular work is:

A)ADP
B)ATP
C)AMP
D)A and B

Question 52

Why does dehydration have serious effects on fitness performance?

A)Dehydration does not affect fitness performance
B)Because incidences of headaches are increased
C)Reduces ability to maintain temperature homeostasis
D)Vision becomes impaired

Question 53

What nutrient improves the absorption of salt?

A)Low pH
B)High pH
C)Sugar
D)Iron

Question 54

What is a symptom of rhabdomyolysis?

A)Sore muscles
B)Stiff neck muscles
C)Nausea
D)Coca-cola color urine

Question 55

The phosphagen metabolic pathway provides energy for high power activities and lasts for approximately:

A)10 seconds
B)3-7 minutes
C)Several hours
D)No determined amount of time

Question 56

During exercise, glycolysis lasts for:

A)Less than 10 seconds
B)Several minutes
C)Several hours
D)No determined amount of time

Question 57

Gluconeogenesis refers to which metabolic process:

A)The synthesis of ATP
B)The synthesis of glycogen
C)The synthesis of glucose

Question 58

Fetal alcohol syndrome maybe caused by consumption of how many alcoholic drinks:

A)0-10
B)10-15
C)15-20
D)More than 20 drinks

Question 59

Anorexia nervosa is a difficult disease to treat because:

A)There are no appropriate resources for treatment
B)It is difficult to diagnose
C)It is easily treated
D)Those with it do not believe they have an illness

Question 60

An electrolyte refers to:

A)Substance containing free ions
B)Substance containing salt in crystal form
C)Substance containing excess electrons
D)Crystalline minerals

Question 61

During the beta-oxidation cycle:

A)Beta-carotene is broken down
B)Fatty acids are elongated
C)Fatty acids are broken down to acetyl-Coa
D)Is the same as the pentose-5-phosphate pathway

Question 62

Which beneficial nutrient is found in flax seed?

A)Archadonic oil
B)Linolenic acid
C)Testosterone inhibits
D)Benzene