Exam 5

Question 1

pressure applied to the arterial walls when the heart relaxes when blood re-enters the chambers of the heart in prep for the next beat is called ___________ Pressure.

Answer 1

Diastolic Pressure

Question 2

Pressure applied to the arterial walls when the heart contrast pumping the blood to the rest of the body is called ___________ Pressure.

Answer 2

Systolic Pressure

Question 3

A normal diastolic pressure is less than ____.

Answer 3

80

Question 4

Normal systolic pressure is less than ___.

Answer 4

120

Question 5

Regularly getting up, walking around, flexing, or extending your legs when sitting for a long period of time is a good way to prevent what disease?

Answer 5

Peripheral Artery Disease

Question 6

When an area of the heart suffers permanent damage because its normal blood supply has been blocked we call it a(n) __________ ____________.

Answer 6

Myocardial Infarction

Question 7

Discomfort, squeezing, pressure, fullness or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes, pain or discomfort in one/both arms, shortness of breath, cold sweat, and dizziness – these are all signs of an impending _________ _________.

Answer 7

Heart Attack

Question 8

The 5th leading cause of death in women is ________ Cancer.

Answer 8

Overian

Question 9

any substance that can trigger an IMMUNE response is called a(n) __________.

Answer 9

Antigen

Question 10

disease causing antigen is called a(n) ___________.

Answer 10

Pathogen

Question 11

infectious disease that wipes out a large group of people is called a(n) __________.

Answer 11

epidemic

Question 12

a global epidemic is called a(n) _________.

Answer 12

pandemic

Question 13

a disease that is incredibly severe and harmful is describes as ________.

Answer 13

virulent

Question 14

When an infected person touches something that you then touch it is called _________ contact.

Answer 14

indirect

Question 15

name 3 things in the respiratory tract that help prevent infection

Answer 15

hairs in your nose
mucus production
cilia hairs

Question 16

name 6 controllable risk factors for fighting infection.

Answer 16

too much stress
inadequate nutrition
low fitness level
lack of sleep
use of illegal drugs
poor personal hygiene

Question 17

true or false: skin protects against infection by providing a physical barrier between your internal organs and the outside world.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

when the body mistakenly attacks its own tissue as an enemy it is called _________ disease.

Answer 18

autoimmune

Question 19

What are the 4 cardinal signs of inflammation?

Answer 19

redness
swelling
pain
heat

Question 20

What is the normal body temperature?

Answer 20

98.6 degrees

Question 21

high fevers are dangerous. What qualifies as a high fever?

Answer 21

101-102 degrees

Question 22

true or false: bacteria cannot be treated by antibiotics.

Answer 22

false. antibiotics CAN be used to treat bacteria infections

Question 23

sudden fever and the inability to put your chin to your chest are key symptoms of __________.

Answer 23

Meningitis

Question 24

enlarged lymph nodes are a key symptom of what disease?

Answer 24

mono

Question 25

"gym mat herpes" is actually called _______ ___________.

Answer 25

herpes gladitorium

Question 26

West Nile virus is spread by contact with what insect?

Answer 26

mosquitos

Question 27

A _________ is a disease that cannot be stopped with medication.

Answer 27

superbug

Question 28

The upper two sections of the heart are the __________.

Answer 28

Atria

Question 29

When a heart suffers permanent damage because normal blood flow is stopped it is called a(n) _________ _________.

Answer 29

Heart attack

Question 30

When the heart pumps what is the name of the pressure exerted on the arterial walls?

Answer 30

Systolic

Question 31

Damaged overworked heart vessel that prevents blood from circulating normally is called what?

Answer 31

Congestive heart failure

Question 32

What 2 dietary factors are known to cause blood to become viscous?

Answer 32

High trains fat and high saturated fat

Question 33

Body shape that puts you at risk for heart disease?

Answer 33

Apple shape

Question 34

An ECG records the hearts what?

Answer 34

Electrical activity

Question 35

Most common type of cancer?

Answer 35

Lung cancer

Question 36

A suspected cancer causing gene is called what?

Answer 36

Oncogene

Question 37

ABCD rule applies to what type of cancer?

Answer 37

Skin cancer

Question 38

A pathogen existing peacefully in the body is called what?

Answer 38

Endogenous

Question 39

Immunocompromised means?

Answer 39

Weakened immune system

Question 40

When your body fights itself it is called what?

Answer 40

Autoimmune

Question 41

Stiff neck is a symptom of?

Answer 41

Meningitis