Question 1

A localized infection

Accepted Answer

A) is confined to a particular site in the human body and does not spread. 
B) is confined to a particular area and sends toxins to other parts of the body. 
C) rarely affects the human body. 
D) affects several different areas or body systems. 
A) is confined to a particular site in the human body and does not spread. 
B) is confined to a particular area and sends toxins to other parts of the body. 
C) rarely affects the human body. 
D) affects several different areas or body systems. A

Question 2

Estrogen is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A) the endometrial lining to move into the fallopian tube. 
B) the occurrence of menopause. 
C) preparing the body for pregnancy. 
D) the development of secondary sex characteristics in females. 
A) the endometrial lining to move into the fallopian tube. 
B) the occurrence of menopause. 
C) preparing the body for pregnancy. 
D) the development of secondary sex characteristics in females. D

Question 3

Describe the structure of the cardiovascular system.Include the internal and external factors influencing heart rate and its impact on the heart's functioning.

Accepted Answer

The cardiovascular system comprises the heart,blood vessels,and blood and acts as the transport system of the body.Blood carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.Blood also carries nutrients from the digestive tract to the individual cells so that the cells may extract nutrients for growth and energy.The heart functions as a pump,and its pumping action causes the blood to circulate throughout the body.The heart performs its internal functions through regular rhythmic phases of contraction and relaxation known as the cardiac cycle.A number of external factors also influence the rate at which the heart contracts and relaxes.During exercise,emotional excitement,or stress,the heart speeds up,and the cardiac cycle is completed in a shorter time.

Question 4

Which of the following types of hepatitis is also known as serum hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A) hepatitis A 
B) hepatitis B 
C) hepatitis C 
D) hepatitis 
A) hepatitis A 
B) hepatitis B 
C) hepatitis C 
D) hepatitis

Question 5

An adult's body contains approximately _____ liters of blood,which consists of plasma and cells.

Accepted Answer

A) 9 
B) 7 
C) 3 
D) 5 
A) 9 
B) 7 
C) 3 
D) 5

Question 6

Toxigenicity is the ability to

Accepted Answer

A) produce poisons which invade other parts of the body. 
B) resist the body's defenses. 
C) produce white blood cells in the body. 
D) reduce the risk of potential genetic disorders. 
A) produce poisons which invade other parts of the body. 
B) resist the body's defenses. 
C) produce white blood cells in the body. 
D) reduce the risk of potential genetic disorders.

Question 7

_____ release cytokines that lead to inflammation and fever and promote wound healing.

Accepted Answer

A) Macrophages 
B) Lymphoblasts 
C) Neutrophils 
D) Megakaryocytes 
A) Macrophages 
B) Lymphoblasts 
C) Neutrophils 
D) Megakaryocytes

Question 8

_____ is a chronic,nonprogressive disorder of the nervous system that is marked by the lack of muscle control.

Accepted Answer

A) Epilepsy 
B) Parkinson's disease 
C) Multiple sclerosis 
D) Cerebral palsy 
A) Epilepsy 
B) Parkinson's disease 
C) Multiple sclerosis 
D) Cerebral palsy

Question 9

_____ prevent the passage of microbes from one section of the body to another.

Accepted Answer

A) Phagocytoses 
B) Anatomical barriers 
C) Antimicrobial substances 
D) Inflammatory responses 
A) Phagocytoses 
B) Anatomical barriers 
C) Antimicrobial substances 
D) Inflammatory responses

Question 10

The _____ are a type of blood-forming cells that produce white blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) osteoclasts 
B) myeloblasts 
C) erythroblasts 
D) megakaryocytes 
A) osteoclasts 
B) myeloblasts 
C) erythroblasts 
D) megakaryocytes

Question 11

_____ results from below-normal numbers of red blood cells,and it interferes with the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A) Peptic ulcer 
B) Anemia 
C) Lupus 
D) Urticaria 
A) Peptic ulcer 
B) Anemia 
C) Lupus 
D) Urticaria

Question 12

The largest group of cells involved in natural immunity is known as

Accepted Answer

A) lymphocytes. 
B) oocytes. 
C) osteocytes. 
D) granulocytes. 
A) lymphocytes. 
B) oocytes. 
C) osteocytes. 
D) granulocytes.

Question 13

Respiratory movements are controlled by a respiratory center in the

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum. 
B) cerebral cortex. 
C) medulla. 
D) pons. 
A) cerebellum. 
B) cerebral cortex. 
C) medulla. 
D) pons.

Question 14

The endocrine system is responsible for fast-acting,short-duration responses to changes in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are together termed as

Accepted Answer

A) acids. 
B) catecholamines. 
C) platelets. 
D) enzymes. 
A) acids. 
B) catecholamines. 
C) platelets. 
D) enzymes.

Question 16

The _____ coordinates voluntary muscle movement,the maintenance of balance and equilibrium,and the maintenance of muscle tone and posture.

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral cortex 
B) cerebellum 
C) pons 
D) medulla 
A) cerebral cortex 
B) cerebellum 
C) pons 
D) medulla

Question 17

_____ cancer is known to be the most lethal form of cancer that affects women.

Accepted Answer

A) Vaginal 
B) Ovarian 
C) Endometrial 
D) Cervical 
A) Vaginal 
B) Ovarian 
C) Endometrial 
D) Cervical

Question 18

Progesterone increases when pregnancy fails to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following hormones secreted by the pituitary gland regulates bone,muscle,and other organ development?

Accepted Answer

A) somatotropic hormone (STH) 
B) thyrotropic hormone (TSH) 
C) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
D) antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
A) somatotropic hormone (STH) 
B) thyrotropic hormone (TSH) 
C) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 
D) antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Question 20

One of the chief functions of the kidneys is to

Accepted Answer

A) control the growth and secretion of the cortex region of the adrenal gland. 
B) control the chemical composition of blood. 
C) produce various gastric secretions. 
D) control the water balance in the body. 
A) control the growth and secretion of the cortex region of the adrenal gland. 
B) control the chemical composition of blood. 
C) produce various gastric secretions. 
D) control the water balance in the body.

A localized infection

Estrogen is responsible for

Describe the structure of the cardiovascular system.Include the internal and external factors influencing heart rate and its impact on the heart's functioning.

Which of the following types of hepatitis is also known as serum hepatitis?

An adult's body contains approximately _____ liters of blood,which consists of plasma and cells.

Toxigenicity is the ability to

_____ release cytokines that lead to inflammation and fever and promote wound healing.

_____ is a chronic,nonprogressive disorder of the nervous system that is marked by the lack of muscle control.

_____ prevent the passage of microbes from one section of the body to another.

The _____ are a type of blood-forming cells that produce white blood cells.

_____ results from below-normal numbers of red blood cells,and it interferes with the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

The largest group of cells involved in natural immunity is known as

Respiratory movements are controlled by a respiratory center in the

The endocrine system is responsible for fast-acting,short-duration responses to changes in the body.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are together termed as

The _____ coordinates voluntary muscle movement,the maintenance of balance and equilibrium,and the maintenance of muscle tone and posture.

_____ cancer is known to be the most lethal form of cancer that affects women.

Progesterone increases when pregnancy fails to occur.

Which of the following hormones secreted by the pituitary gland regulates bone,muscle,and other organ development?

One of the chief functions of the kidneys is to

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A localized infection

Estrogen is responsible for

Describe the structure of the cardiovascular system.Include the internal and external factors influencing heart rate and its impact on the heart's functioning.

Which of the following types of hepatitis is also known as serum hepatitis?

An adult's body contains approximately _____ liters of blood,which consists of plasma and cells.

Toxigenicity is the ability to

_____ release cytokines that lead to inflammation and fever and promote wound healing.

_____ is a chronic,nonprogressive disorder of the nervous system that is marked by the lack of muscle control.

_____ prevent the passage of microbes from one section of the body to another.

The _____ are a type of blood-forming cells that produce white blood cells.

_____ results from below-normal numbers of red blood cells,and it interferes with the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

The largest group of cells involved in natural immunity is known as

Respiratory movements are controlled by a respiratory center in the

The endocrine system is responsible for fast-acting,short-duration responses to changes in the body.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are together termed as

The _____ coordinates voluntary muscle movement,the maintenance of balance and equilibrium,and the maintenance of muscle tone and posture.

_____ cancer is known to be the most lethal form of cancer that affects women.

Progesterone increases when pregnancy fails to occur.

Which of the following hormones secreted by the pituitary gland regulates bone,muscle,and other organ development?

One of the chief functions of the kidneys is to

What Is Health Psychology

Health Behaviors

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping,resilience,and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients,providers,and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Health Disorders

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, hypertension, stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders

Health Psychology Challenges for the Future

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