Test 6

Question 1

What is the proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains?

Answer 1

nutrient density

Question 2

The flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart is called _______ circulation.

Answer 2

pulmonary

Question 3

_______ pressure is the higher blood pressure and occurs during contraction of the ventricles.

Answer 3

systolic

Question 4

The wasting away of muscle through lack of use is called _______.

Answer 4

atrophy

Question 5

What is the thick bundle of nerves through which the brain communicates with the body?

Answer 5

spinal cord

Question 6

_______ neurons relay signals from the central nervous system to other parts of the body.

Answer 6

motor

Question 7

_______ are the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States.

Answer 7

traffic accidents

Question 8

You should never use water on fires associated with flammable liquids (including grease) or __________.

Answer 8

electricity

Question 9

The steps to control bleeding are _________ and pressure bandage.

Answer 9

direct pressure

Question 10

A _______ tumor shows no tendency to spread throughout the body.

Answer 10

benign

Question 11

A substance that alters the function of the body in some way is a _______.

Answer 11

drug

Question 12

What is the condition in which a drug user becomes unable to function normally without a drug?

Answer 12

dependence

Question 13

Medicines that cause a loss of feeling are called _______.

Answer 13

anesthetics

Question 14

The endocrine gland that is sometimes called the “master gland” because it affects the other endocrine glands is the _______.

Answer 14

pituitary gland

Question 15

Which vitamins function as antioxidants?

Answer 15

vitamins C and E

Question 16

What is the body’s largest internal organ?

Answer 16

liver

Question 17

What is below-normal body temperature called?

Answer 17

hypothermia

Question 18

The immediate medical attention given to a victim of an injury or sudden illness is called _______.

Answer 18

first aid

Question 19

What is a life-threatening condition that can accompany almost any serious injury?

Answer 19

shock

Question 20

If an infant is choking and cannot cry, what should you do?

Answer 20

alternate back blows and chest compressions

Question 21

What treatment should be administered to a conscious adult who has a respiratory obstruction?

Answer 21

abdominal thrusts

Question 22

An unconscious person who is not breathing should receive _______.

Answer 22

CPR

Question 23

Abrasions, punctures, and ________ are all types of open wounds.

Answer 23

lacerations

Question 24

The cells designed to search out and destroy any organism or substance they do not recognize as part of the body are called ______.

Answer 24

leukocytes

Question 25

A substance that stimulates the immune system to develop an acquired immunity is a _______.

Answer 25

vaccine

Question 26

An inflammation of the liver is called _______.

Answer 26

hepatitis

Question 27

Bronchitis is an inflammation that affects the ______ system.

Answer 27

respiratory

Question 28

Arteriosclerosis is a noninfectious condition affecting the _______ system.

Answer 28

cardiovascular

Question 29

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of the _______ system.

Answer 29

endocrine

Question 30

What are common prescription drugs that stop bacterial growth?

Answer 30

antibiotics

Question 31

What are medicines that reduce pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses?

Answer 31

analgesics

Question 32

When a drug user requires more and more of a drug to reach a "high" it is known as ________.

Answer 32

tolerance

Question 33

The drug LSD is a type of ______.

Answer 33

hallucinogen

Question 34

Alcohol acts as a _______.

Answer 34

depressant

Question 35

The leading preventable cause of death in the United States is _______.

Answer 35

cigarette smoking

Question 36

What relieves pain and produces euphoria?

Answer 36

narcotics

Question 37

What are psychedelic drugs?

Answer 37

hallucinogens

Question 38

What speeds up CNS activity?

Answer 38

stimulants

Question 39

What slows down brain activity?

Answer 39

depressants

Question 40

What imitates male hormone testosterone?

Answer 40

anabolic steroids

Question 41

What term refers to an unborn child who is distinctly recognizable as a miniature baby?

Answer 41

fetus

Question 42

What nutrients should provide 45% -65% of a person's total food intake?

Answer 42

carbohydrates

Question 43

What are strong bands of connective tissue that join bones together?

Answer 43

ligaments

Question 44

What is the largest part of the brain?

Answer 44

cerebrum

Question 45

What are the nerve cells of the body called?

Answer 45

neurons

Question 46

What is the drownproofing technique to use while wearing a PFD in cold water?

Answer 46

HELP position

Question 47

What is the most common outdoor emergency signal?

Answer 47

three of anything

Question 48

What weather phenomenon kills the most people every year?

Answer 48

floods

Question 49

What is the concept of minimizing risk while maximizing benefits?

Answer 49

risk assessment

Question 50

The term "high blood pressure" is known medically as ________.

Answer 50

hypertension

Question 51

One of the strongest influences on a teenager's attitudes and actions during adolescence is known as _______.

Answer 51

peer pressure

Question 52

What are the three essential components that allow you to derive maximum benefit from aerobic exercise?

Answer 52

frequency, intensity, and duration

Question 53

What is the initial treatment for most general musculoskeletal injuries?

Answer 53

rest, immobilize, cold, elevation

Question 54

refers to bones

Answer 54

osteo

Question 55

refers to the head

Answer 55

cephal

Question 56

refers to the heart

Answer 56

cardio

Question 57

refers to the liver

Answer 57

hepat, hepato

Question 58

refers to the lungs

Answer 58

pneumo

Question 59

refers to muscle

Answer 59

my, myo

Question 60

refers to the stomach

Answer 60

gastro

Question 61

refers to a tumor

Answer 61

-oma

Question 62

means "hard"

Answer 62

scler, sclero

Question 63

means "heat"

Answer 63

therm, thermo

Question 64

means "inflammation"

Answer 64

-itis

Question 65

means "diseased condition"

Answer 65

-iasis

Question 66

means "science" or "study"

Answer 66

-logy

Question 67

refers to the nervous system

Answer 67

neuro

Question 68

A doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system

Answer 68

neurologist

Question 69

A doctor who treats blood diseases and disorders

Answer 69

hematologist

Question 70

A doctor who treats skin diseases and disorders

Answer 70

dermatologist

Question 71

A doctor who provides primary care for adults while treating problems of the internal organs

Answer 71

internist

Question 72

A doctor who treats cancer

Answer 72

oncologist

Question 73

A doctor who treats eye diseases and disorders

Answer 73

ophthalmologist