Final

Question 1

. Human basic needs for the body include sufficient clean water and wholesome food
containing all the nutrients we need, good quality air to breath, and the right amount of
exercise and movement.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

In one hour, all the blood in the human body has passed through the kidneys once and been filtered,
controlling not only water balance, but elimination of toxins.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Some daily practices for Holistic Self-Care include exercise, drinking enough clean water, eating
simply, and paying attention to breathing

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

One of the properties of skin is to act as a waterproof barrier, keeping dangerous substances from
entering the body.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

The skin acts as a line of immunity through a combination of both watery sweat and oily sebum,
forming an acid mantle against many pathogenic organisms.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Some suggestions to take care of our bones include weight bearing exercise, including
enough vegetable source protein, and reducing salt intake, as some examples

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

Bone tonics such as dandelions are extremely rich in calcium and other minerals; they are also a
powerful detoxifier

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

The connective tissue fascia is a layer of fibrous tissue surrounding all muscles, blood vessels and
nerves

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

The fascia is rich in nerves, with up to ten times more sensory receptors than muscle, with the
fascia responsible for most of our proprioceptive sense.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

The heart has an internal pacemaker, keeping the heart beating without outside stimulation. The heart
rate can change from moment to moment in response to information received from hormones and
nerve impulses.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

. Individuals who have received a heart transplant sometimes end up with the memories of the
individual who donated their heart, which is referred to as cellular memory

Answer 11

F

Question 12

Homocysteine is a normal byproduct of cell metabolism, but if too much accumulates, it can be
damaging and lead to higher risks of heart disease and brain disorder

Answer 12

T

Question 13

Lymphatic capillaries allow large amounts of tissue fluid containing debris too big to enter blood
capillaries, including proteins, pus, damaged or dead cells, bacteria, and other pathogens and
cancerous cells.

Answer 13

T

Question 14

Holistic self-care includes adequate hydration, reducing saturated fats in the diet, walking more,
and improving breathing.

Answer 14

T

Question 15

The immune system operates both the lymphatic and circulatory systems and consists of both simple
non-specific and specific immunity.

Answer 15

T

Question 16

Fever and mucus production are important first lines of immunity defense.

Answer 16

T

Question 17

Humans are designed to breathe through the mouth when possible, which filters the air on the way
into the lungs.

Answer 17

F

Question 18

Air is moved in and out of the lungs by the action of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which
contract and make the chest cavity bigger.

Answer 18

T

Question 19

The author suggests increasing negative ions in the home by opening doors and windows
regularly, using certain essentials oils, and have certain house plants

Answer 19

T

Question 20

A leaky gut can occur as a result of an inflammatory response from a food that has caused an
intolerance or allergic reaction, thereby interfering with normal digestion.

Answer 20

T

Question 21

Sugars broken down from carbohydrates we eat are used to make DNA, critical in cell
replication

Answer 21

T

Question 22

The liver’s main functions include making bile, aiding in digestion, vitamin storage,
metabolizing protein, sorting out fats, heat production and detoxification.

Answer 22

T

Question 23

Signs and symptoms of a non-functioning liver can include nausea, heartburn, constipation, and
chronic fatigue, to name a few.

Answer 23

T

Question 24

Each hour, the kidneys filter all the blood in the human body through a series of nephrons that
number around a half-million

Answer 24

T

Question 25

Urine is formed in two stages, with blood being filtered into the nephron tubes and a variable amount
of hydrogen ions being secreted

Answer 25

F

Question 26

Yellow or dark urine are signs of acute dehydration, and can include feeling tired and
fatigued, dry mouth, headaches, and dizziness.

Answer 26

T

Question 27

There are at least 100 different peptides currently known to act as neurotransmitters,
including serotonin and dopamine, to name a few.

Answer 27

T

Question 28

The conscious part of the nervous system is referred to as the somatic nervous system, and the area
that deals with unconscious activities is referred to as the autonomic nervous system.

Answer 28

T

Question 29

The thyroid gland increases metabolism through the release of thyroid hormones T3 and T4; it also
promotes protein synthesis, the carbohydrate absorption rate in the gut, and update of glucose by cells
and fat metabolism.

Answer 29

T

Question 30

One way to protect the pancreas is to avoid all processed foods while including essential
nutrients each day, including omega-3 fatty acids.

Answer 30

T

Question 31

Estrogen not only makes eggs, it governs what are referred to as secondary sexual
characteristics: soft skin and hair, breast development and fat distribution.

Answer 31

T

Question 32

. Protecting the prostate includes avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, including good
sources of zinc in the diet, and avoiding sitting all day

Answer 32

T