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HSC 1100 Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of creating a family health tree?

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to discover your personal health risks and strengths

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2
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When a change occurs in a gene, it is called a(n) __________________

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mutation

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3
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Which of the following mental disorders is known to have a genetic component?

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bipolar disorder

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4
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Which disorder is associated with the European Caucasian population?

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cystic fibrosis

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5
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding newborn screening tests?
The PKU genetic mutation is a model condition for genetic testing.
Newborn screening tests require a signed consent form.
Federal mandates determine disorders to be included in newborn screenings.
Sickle cell disease is federally mandated to be included in newborn screening.

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The PKU genetic mutation is a model condition for genetic testing.

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6
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Your brain is not fully developed until you reach your

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early twenties.

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7
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Which of the following is a warning sign or event that often precedes a suicide attempt?

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social isolation

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8
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The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model explains how

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organisms respond physiologically to stressors.

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9
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Immunity is suppressed in which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

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alarm

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10
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Which of the following is most strongly associated with mental health?

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optimism

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11
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A sense of self-efficacy means that you believe you are

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in control of your circumstances.

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12
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Slowing your thoughts and quieting your mind by focusing on a word, an object, or a process is called

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meditation.

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13
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Research has found that people can increase their level of happiness by practicing “happiness exercises.” Which of the following is NOT one of the “happiness exercises”?

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three good things in life
using signature strengths in a new way
gratitude visit
positive rehearsals (correct)

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14
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The mixing of ecological, ethical, and spiritual knowledge and belief is called

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eco-spirituality.

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15
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Research has found that religious involvement and spirituality are often associated with

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enhanced immune functioning.

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16
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The most important goal of hospice is to

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improve the quality of a patient’s last days.

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17
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of grief?

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sleep disturbances
headaches
lethargy
eustress (correct)

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18
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According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, when a person believes he or she is in the process of dying, he or she passes through five stages. What are they in order?

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denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

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19
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Most young adults have a circadian rhythm that tells them to fall asleep _______ in the evening and to wake up ______ in the morning than older adults.

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later; later

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20
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Sleep deprivation commonly causes all of the following, EXCEPT

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irritability.
nervousness.
low blood sugar. (correct)
reduced motivation.

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21
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The human brain cycles into two main states of sleep. They include

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NREM sleep and REM sleep.

22
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Stage _____ of NREM sleep represents the beginning of actual sleep.

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two

23
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Dave lies in bed for a full hour each night before falling asleep and then proceeds to wake up multiple times throughout the night. He most likely has what sleep disorder?

A

insomnia

24
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Molly often awakes snorting and gasping for air in the middle of the night. Molly most likely has what sleep disorder?

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sleep apnea

25
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Which of the following individuals most likely suffers from sleep apnea?

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Lanny: alcoholic, five pounds overweight, snores, age 35
Julie: avoids alcohol and smoke, 50 pounds overweight, age 42
Don: smoker, 40 pounds overweight, high blood pressure, age 60 (correct)
Jean: alcoholic, 40 pounds overweight, sleeps on back, age 35

26
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Which of the following dyssomnias is the most common in adults?

A

insomnia

27
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Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

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water
protein
fat
vitamins (corrrect)

28
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All of the following are functions of water, EXCEPT

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lubricating our moving parts.
providing energy for the nervous system. (correct)
helping to regulate body temperature.
absorbing and transporting nutrients.

29
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The main purpose of proteins is to

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build and maintain body tissue.

30
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about fats in food?

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Fats are the principal form of stored energy in the body.

31
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Which food highest in unsaturated fats?

A

vegetable oils

32
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Oxygen in the body is metabolized to produce unstable molecules called ________, which can damage cell DNA.

A

free radicals

33
Q

The ability of the body to meet physical demands is called _____

A

Physical fitness

34
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Which type of fitness is most concerned with the speed at which you can perform an action?

A

skill-related fitness

35
Q

All of the following outcomes are associated with physical activity, EXCEPT

A

decreasing output of hormones.

36
Q

Pilates, one of the most popular training exercises taught in health clubs today, is most strongly associated with which type of exercise training?

A

core-strength

37
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What does FITT stand for

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Frequency, intensity, time, and type

38
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You can turn light activity into moderate activity by increasing the ____________.

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intensity

39
Q

The main source of energy for the brain and nervous system

A

Glucose

40
Q

When the immune system overreacts to specific proteins in food.

A

Food allergie

41
Q

John weighs 242 pounds and has a body mass index of 26; John is considered

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overweight.

42
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The body mass index (BMI) is used mainly to determine

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how your body weight may affect your health.

43
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Obesity is defined as having a body mass index higher than _____.

A

30

44
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True or False. Some hormones cannot be produced when body fat falls below a certain threshold.

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True

45
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Abdominal fat is considered a greater threat to health than hip-and-thigh fat because abdominal fat

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more easily enters the bloodstream.

46
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To estimate one’s daily energy requirements, consider all of the following, EXCEPT

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energy spent during sleep.

47
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A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs is called

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calorie restriction.

48
Q

Which statement about eating disorders and puberty is FALSE?

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Male body fat naturally increases during puberty in response to hormones.

49
Q

Which statement about the prevalence of eating disorders is FALSE?

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In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has declined.

50
Q

Which statement about ethnicity and body image is FALSE?

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White males appear to engage in more extreme weight loss strategies and binge eating than do non-White males.

51
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All of the following are standards used for diagnosing anorexia nervosa, EXCEPT

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lack of appetite

52
Q

Side effects of purging

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in woman, irregular menstruation cycles. In men, low testosterone.

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