Health High School (II) Final Exam Murdock 2014

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1.

_________ is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks myelin, the fatty insulin on nerves in the brain and spinal cord.
- A.
  
  Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- B.
  
  Allergy
- C.
  
  Arthritis
- D.
  
  Asthma
2.

Drug abuse can be dangerous to pregnant women and their _______.
- A.
  
  Family
- B.
  
  Job
- C.
  
  Fetus
- D.
  
  Friends
3.

_______ puts teens at risk for STD’s.
- A.
  
  Being sexually active
- B.
  
  having more than one sexual partner
- C.
  
  Having a sexual partner who has had multiple sexual partners
- D.
  
  All of the above
4.

Scabies can cause an intense itching in the infected area.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Educating others about disabilities is an effective way to eliminate myths.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Crack is also known as ______.
- A.
  
  Hallucinogens
- B.
  
  Cocaine
- C.
  
  Depressants
- D.
  
  Opiates
7.

______ can cause flashbacks that last days, weeks, or months after use.
- A.
  
  LSD
- B.
  
  Morphine
- C.
  
  Mushrooms
- D.
  
  Opiates
8.

Huntington’s Disease is not an example of a disease caused by a defective gene
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

SADD stands for _________.
- A.
  
  Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- B.
  
  Students Against Drunk Driving
- C.
  
  Sam Against Drunk Driving
10.

Jock itch is an inflammation of the bladder.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Drug abuse has become costly for ________.
- A.
  
  Healthcare costs
- B.
  
  Healthcare costs and AIDS
- C.
  
  AIDS
12.

______is best to treat fungal infections.
- A.
  
  Good hygiene
- B.
  
  Anti-fungal medicine
- C.
  
  Medicated shampoo
13.

Relationships are best built on infatuation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Someone with a hereditary disease should ___________.
- A.
  
  Seek genetic counseling
- B.
  
  Create personal health records
- C.
  
  Read the latest health information
- D.
  
  All of the above
15.

A disease characterized by the buildup of fatty materials on the inside walls of the arteries is _________.
- A.
  
  Stroke
- B.
  
  Heart attack
- C.
  
  Atherosclerosis
- D.
  
  Pacemaker
16.

A powerful hypnotic, that is also known as the date-rape drug, is _______.
- A.
  
  DXM
- B.
  
  LSD
- C.
  
  Cocaine
- D.
  
  Rophynol
17.

Sickle cell anemia has no cure.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

During the age of _________ a child typically throws tantrums.
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  1
19.

_____________ is NOT a reason for divorce.
- A.
  
  Communication problems
- B.
  
  Bored with one another
- C.
  
  Different financial habits and goals
- D.
  
  Unfulfilled expectations
20.

The fastest period of growth is ____________.
- A.
  
  Between 5 and 6 years
- B.
  
  Birth to the age of one
- C.
  
  Age 2
- D.
  
  At 4 months
21.

MADD stands for _________.
- A.
  
  Students Against Drunk Driving
- B.
  
  Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- C.
  
  Michelle Against Drunk Driving
22.

The effects of marijuana are felt within minutes and may last ________ hours.
- A.
  
  5 or 6
- B.
  
  4 or 5
- C.
  
  2 or 3
- D.
  
  4 or 6
23.

All infectious diseases are caused by pathogens.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

About ________ of protozoa exist.
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  20,000
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  20
25.

HIV is spread by _______________.
- A.
  
  Sexual contact
- B.
  
  Sharing needles
- C.
  
  An infected mother to her baby
- D.
  
  All of the above