Health Chapter Test

1.

1 point

Which statement about emotions is false?

Fear can trigger a physical response.

Emotions are caused only by hormones.

The feeling of happiness can affect your relationships.

Emotions affect all sides of your health triangle.

2.

1 point

Which heart rate is a sign of excellent health in teens?

106-125 beats per minute

85-95 beats per minute

96-105 beats per minute

All of the above

3.

1 point

Which is NOT an example of a defense mechanism?

making excuses for your behavior

accepting responsibility for yourself

blaming someone else for your feelings

pushing away bad feelings

4.

1 point

Which is NOT a manic symptom?

Irritability

High energy level

Mood swings

Feelings of power

5.

1 point

Which is NOT a sign of good mental health?

You engage in risky behavior.

You are realistic about your strengths and weaknesses.

You respect other people.

You are open-minded and flexible.

6.

1 point

When is the best time to eat before a big competition?

3 to 4 hours

You shouldn't eat before a competition.

1 hour

6 hours

7.

1 point

Why is tar so dangerous to your body?

Dehydration

Loss of tooth enamel

Causes the heart to beat faster

Coats the lungs and destroys cilia and alveoli

8.

1 point

Which is NOT an example of a defense mechanism?

accepting responsibility for yourself

making excuses for your behavior

pushing away bad feelings

blaming someone else for your feelings

9.

1 point

Which aspect of your personality can teens make an effort to control?

Their day-to-day environment

The behavior of their role models

Their behavior

Their brain chemistry

10.

1 point

Which kind of quick weight loss plan works best?

Fad diets

None of the above

Liquid diets

Diet pills

11.

1 point

Which is NOT an example of constructive criticism?

"Wrong!"

"Your paper was well written, but you need to check your spelling."

"Good try. Next time, try aiming a little higher."

"Good job. Try it again."

12.

1 point

Good nutrition is

important only when you are sick.

not important during the teen years

essential throughout life.

most important for babies.

13.

1 point

How is depression different from sadness?

Depression can be caused by a chemical imbalance.

Depression is stronger and harder to manage.

Both a and c.

They are the same thing.

14.

1 point

9 out of 10 smokers start before the age of 18

True

False

15.

1 point

Which is a cause of psychological fatigue?

Drug use

Illness

Physical pain

Depression

16.

1 point

Which is NOT true of the process of self-actualization?

It requires goals.

It is a life-long process.

It is something all teens do.

It requires self-discipline.

17.

1 point

Define the term Cilia

Their medications may prevent nutrient absorption.

Tiny hair like structures that protect against infection.

They forget to eat enough nutritious food.

They need supplements to increase their bone density.

18.

1 point

The grieving process is a response to

a death after long illness.

any loss.

a breakup of a relationship.

a sudden death.

19.

1 point

Physical fitness benefits your mental health because it

gives you confidence.

strengthens your heart and lungs.

releases chemicals in your brain to make you sleepy.

causes stress.

20.

1 point

What is a drawback to being underweight?

You increase the risk of heart disease.

You may have high blood pressure.

You may be tired and unable to fight illness.

You put too much strain on your bones and muscles.

21.

1 point

What is chronic bronchitis?

Need to feel recognized

A made up term used by doctors to scare young children

build up of tar in the lungs causing chronic coughing

A fever that weakens the immune system

22.

1 point

Which are the nutrients that help build body cells and tissues?

Vitamins

Fats

Protiens

Carbohydrates

23.

1 point

Which category of food in the food pyramid should you eat most often?

Vegetables

Meat and poultry

Milk and cheese

Grains

24.

1 point

Which category of food in the food pyramid should you eat most often?

Meat and poultry

Vegetables

Milk and cheese

Grains

25.

1 point

When dealing with a teen who is suicidal you should

bargain with the person.

ignore him or her.

take him or her seriously.

try to cheer up the person.

26.

1 point

Define the term alveoli.

air sacs that absorb oxygen

Cells that create lung tissue

Weakened immune system

Asthma

27.

1 point

Which statement is NOT a warning sign of suicide?

"What's the use of living?"

"I'll feel better tomorrow."

"I wish I were dead."

"I can't take it anymore."

28.

1 point

Which is an example of social health?

running laps with your friends

doing yoga with a videotape

riding a bicycle to school

stretching after a long run

29.

1 point

Smoking can lead to heart disease?

False

True

30.

1 point

Which is the best way to handle stress?

Drink more water.

Get enough sleep.

Limit your physical activity.

Eat comfort foods.

31.

1 point

Which is an external factor that affects resiliency in teens

Positive values

Your opinion of yourself

Your friends

Your sense of self

32.

1 point

Define the term carcinogen.

Cancer causing substance

Fat soluble vitamin

Chemical that helps digest food

All of the above

33.

1 point

Which statement is an expression of empathy?

"What is wrong with you?"

"Don't talk to me right now."

"I love you."

"I know how you feel."

34.

1 point

How does physical activity help with stress?

It improves your appetite for comfort foods.

It helps control your weight.

It keeps you from thinking about your stress.

It improves your mood.

35.

1 point

Your body needs carbohydrates because they

fight cholesterol.

help move waste through the body.

are the body's main source of energy.

contain important amino acids.

36.

1 point

What is the first step when dealing with a teen who is suicidal?

calling the police

starting a conversation

persuading the person to seek help

telling him or her not to do it

37.

1 point

On average smokers live 20-30 years less than non-smokers?

True

False

38.

1 point

Which is NOT a part of your personal identity?

Your likes and dislikes

Your talents and abilities

Your peers' opinions of you

Your values and beliefs

39.

1 point

Why are megadose dietary supplements considered dangerous?

They can give you too much of a particular vitamin.

They are addictive.

They contain dangerous substances.

They are often mislabeled.

40.

1 point

What is the addictive chemical in cigarettes?

Ammonia

Acid

Tar

Nicotine

41.

1 point

What is the first reaction in the alarm response?

The body's heart rate goes up.

The adrenal gland is stimulated.

The brain releases a chemical that acts on the pituitary gland.

The brain receives a danger signal.

42.

1 point

Which is NOT a risk for teens caused by inactivity?

Diabetes

Weight gain

Weakened bones

Short attention spans

43.

1 point

Which is the most variable factor in determining proper weight for teens?

Gender

Growth rate

Age

Body frame

44.

1 point

What is a cause of an organic mental disorder?

Stress

Heredity

Physical illness

Ineffective coping skills

45.

1 point

What is a common cause of anxiety in teens?

A feeling of hopelessness

A rapid heart rate

Expecting perfection

Wanting to be included

46.

1 point

Which is NOT an environmental factor that influences your food choices?

Your emotional state

Your budget

Advertising

Your cultural background

47.

1 point

Which is an example of resiliency?

recovering from a cold

thinking you'll never succeed

never worrying about the future

overcoming the death of a parent

48.

1 point

Body mass index measures your body size in relation to your

gender and weight.

age and height.

weight and height.

ideal weight.

49.

1 point

Which anxiety disorder is caused by a terrifying event?

Phobia

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Panic disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder

50.

1 point

Teens can lower their risk of cardiovascular (heart) disease by eating less

Sugar

Carbohydrates

Fat

Salt