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How well you get along with others is called

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social health

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The ability to gather, understand, and use health information is called

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health literacy

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A person who buys products or services is called a(n)

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consumer

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One positive aspect of advertising is that it

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lets consumers know what products and services are available.

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A stressor is a(n)

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event or situation that causes stress.

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Stressors, such as misplacing your homework, missing your bus, or having too many chores on the same day are

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everyday problems.

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7
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After you recognize the warning signs of stress, you should

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try to identify the stressor.

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A singer who assumes the audience will dislike the songs she has chosen to sing is best described as being

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pessimistic.

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A fear of water would be classified as which type of mental disorder?

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anxiety

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A friend who eats an entire pizza in ten minutes and then forces himself to vomit may have an eating disorder called

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bulimia.

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Which type of mental health professional is most likely to prescribe medication to a patient with clinical depression?

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psychiatrist

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Which type of mental health professional should a person who has a problem with alcohol and tobacco see?

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substance abuse counselor

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The process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings is called

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communication

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14
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Working together toward a common goal is called

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cooperation.

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A relationship based on mutual trust, acceptance, and common interests or values is called a(n)

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friendship.

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During the tension-building stage of the cycle of violence, the abuser

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acts jealous and possessive

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To help yourself stick to your choice of abstinence, you should NOT

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allow the expectations of others to influence your decisions

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18
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The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called

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calories

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Nutrients that are made by living things, are required only in small amounts, and that assist many chemical reactions are

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vitamins

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20
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One of the main functions of vitamins is to.

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help the body use other nutrients

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If a person’s diet does not include enough iron, he or she may develop

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anemia

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Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required only in small amounts are called

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minerals

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23
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The process of maintaining a steady state inside your body is called

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homeostasis

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Very heavy perspiring or severe diarrhea can result in a serious reduction in the body’s water content known as

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dehydration

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According to the MyPyramid plan, what should make up the smallest portion of a teenager’s diet?

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oils

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26
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What is your basal metabolic rate?

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the rate at which you use energy when your body is at rest

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27
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Generally, more calories are needed by people who

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have a higher basal metabolic rate

28
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Your body mass index is a

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ratio of your height to your weight

29
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How can you assess whether your weight falls within a healthy range?

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calculate your body mass index

30
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Choose the part of a building that is most similar to the skeletal system.

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the frame

31
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A joint is a place in your body where

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two or more of your bones come together

32
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A tough supportive tissue that is softer and more flexible than bone is called

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cartilage

33
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Smooth muscle is

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involuntary muscle that causes movements within your body

34
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What is the main purpose of including warm-up and cool-down periods in exercise sessions?

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preventing injuries

35
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The basic unit of the nervous system is a

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neuron

36
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The thick column of nerve tissue that links the brain to most of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system is called the

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spinal cord

37
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The main function of the central nervous system is to

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act as the body’s control center

38
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During continuous exercise, your brain releases endorphins, chemicals that

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block pain messages from reaching your brain cells

39
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Body Composition is

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the amount of fat tissue in your body compared to the amount of lean tissue

40
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The five components of fitness are

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cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition

41
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The FITT formula stands for

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frequency, intensity, time, and type

42
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A five-to ten-minute period of mild exercise that prepares your body for more vigorous exercise is called a

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warm-up

43
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What is the alcohol content of 80-proof vodka?

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40 percent

44
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What is the alcohol content of a 20-oz beer that contains 5% alcohol?

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1.0 oz

45
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The only way a person can be sure to prevent a hangover is to

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avoid alcohol altogether

46
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Taking an excessive amount of a drug that leads to coma or death is called a(n)

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overdose

47
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A group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child is called

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fetal alcohol syndrome

48
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Tolerance causes a drinker’s body to need

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increasingly larger amounts of alcohol to achieve the original effect

49
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A group of symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a drug is called

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withdrawal

50
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Tobacco that is chewed, placed between the lower lip and teeth, or sniffed through the nose is known as

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smokeless tobacco

51
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Stimulants are drugs that

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increase the activity of the nervous system

52
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Janine smokes and has a hard time breathing because her airways are constantly inflamed and full of mucus. What condition does Janine have?

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chronic bronchitis

53
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Sidestream smoke is smoke that

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goes into the air directly from a cigarette

54
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Nursing mothers who smoke produce

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milk containing nicotine

55
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A nicotine substitute is a product that

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contains nicotine, but not the other harmful chemicals found in tobacco

56
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One example of drug misuse is

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not taking an over-the-counter drug for the correct period of time

57
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When the effects of two or more drugs are canceled out or reduced by each other, it is called

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drug antagonism

58
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A psychoactive drug that slows brain and body reactions is called a(n)

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depressant

59
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Decreased alertness, slurred speech, drowsiness, and depressed respiration are common side effects of

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depressants

60
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If a person offering you drugs continues to pressure you, the best thing to do is

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remove yourself from the situation

61
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More than half of all global HIV infections are in

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sub-Saharan Africa

62
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An example of an unintentional injury is

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falling

63
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Generally, the safest place to be during a blizzard is

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inside your home

64
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At a workplace, the employees are mainly responsible for

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being well rested and alert

65
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Which of the following is NOT something you should do to stay safe while riding a school bus?

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active supervision

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