Chapter 4: Health

Question 1

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by an increase in _____ _____ and _____ _____.

Answer 1

Neurofibiary tangles, analoid plaques.

Question 2

What are the three most common chronic disorders in women?

Answer 2

Arthritis, hypertension and sinus problems.

Question 3

What are the three most common chronic disorders in men?

Answer 3

Hypertension, arthritis and hearing problems.

Question 4

What is the leading cause of death in middle adults?

Answer 4

Cancer

Question 5

What is the leading cause of death in older adults?

Answer 5

Cardiovascular disease

Question 6

What is osteoporosis?

Answer 6

Extensive loss of bone tissue.

Question 7

What is Parkinson disesase characterized by?

Answer 7

Muscle tremors, slowed movements, partial paralysis,

Question 8

What are three characteristics of anorexia nervosa?

Answer 8

Weighing less than 85% of normal weight for age
Intense fear of gaining weight
Distorted image of body shape

Question 9

What are three characteristics of bulimia nervosa?

Answer 9

Consistent binging and purging (at least 2x per week)
Self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives
Preoccupation with food

Question 10

What is binge-eating disorder?

Answer 10

Frequent binging without compensating by purging

Question 11

How many drinks in a row is considered binge drinking? How common is it for college students?

Answer 11

10 drinks. 1/7 college students.