Study Guide Flashcards
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Fertility is: a person’s ability to reproduce
The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?: human error
Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?: water-based lubricant
The first widely used form of birth control used by women was: the diaphragm (or tampon)
Leaving a diaphragm or tampon in for an extended period of time increases the risk for: toxic shock syndrome
A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is: that it does not require a fitting from a doctor
Oral contraceptive pills are up to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly
Which of the following is true about NuvaRing?: it exposes the user to a lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill
Which of the following is true about sterilization?: sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means
Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?: maternal infection or hormone imbalance
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience: both tolerance and withdrawal
When drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable effects, such as those used by recovering alcoholics to deter them from drinking, this reaction is called: drug intolerance
The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is: antagonism
The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is: synergism
The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is: cross-tolerance
Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids
Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the central nervous system
Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as: carcinogens
The excessive use of a drug is: abuse
Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, which can have dangerous side effects and act in what way on the body?: as a stimulant
Which of the following statements about college drinking is true?: female college students’ alcohol consumption is now close to that of male college students
Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as: 4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours
Eating food when drinking alcohol slows alcohol absorption
What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?: 50 percent
The main site of alcohol metabolism is: the liver
One standard drink equals: 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor
Which of the following is true about calories?: calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food
Nutrients are the compounds in food that the body requires to sustain proper functioning
Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense?: a glass of low-fat milk
Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein?: chicken breast
The complex carbohydrate form of a sugar that is stored in the liver and muscles: glycogen
Which type of fiber dissolves in water and can be digested by bacteria in the colon?: soluble
Potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health: vitamins
High levels of this type of cholesterol appear to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or cholesterol-clogged arteries: HDL
The ideal cholesterol ratio for an individual would include high HDL and low LDL
The most common nutrient deficiency in the world is: iron deficiency
Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes
A 26-year-old male would be considered obese if he has a body mass index of: 30 or higher
The body fat percentage below which a man is considered to be underweight is: 3% to 7%
The body fat percentage below which a woman is considered to be underweight is: 8% to 15%
A condition in which a person has an excessive number of fat cells is: hyperplasia
The process that occurs when fat cells swell and enlarge is: hypertrophy
Since the 1970s, the obesity rate among U.S. children and teens has increased rapidly, with the highest increase occurring among adolescents aged 12-19
When an individual’s body increases its metabolic rate to compensate for an increased food intake, this is the process known as: adaptive thermogenesis
An individual whose BMI is 42 would be classified as: morbidly obese
Over-the-counter weight loss supplements typically contain: diuretics
