Abeka 9Th Grade Health (Semester Exam) Test 6

Front 1

Medicines that cause a loss of feeling are called ____.

Back 1

Anesthetics

Front 2

The condition in which a drug user becomes unable to function normally without a drug is called ____.

Back 2

Dependence

Front 3

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

Back 3

Drug

Front 4

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

Back 4

Benign

Front 5

The steps to control bleeding are ____ and pressure bandage.

Back 5

Direct pressure

Front 6

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

Back 6

Electricity

Front 7

____ are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States.

Back 7

Traffic accidents

Front 8

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

Back 8

Motor

Front 9

The thick bundle of nerves through which the brain communicates with the body is the ____.

Back 9

Spinal cord

Front 10

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

Back 10

Atrophy

Front 11

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

Back 11

Systolic

Front 12

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

Back 12

Pulmonary

Front 13

____ is the proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains.

Back 13

Nutrient density

Hint 13

2. contusions

Front 14

All of the following are types of open wounds except ____.

Back 14

1. abrasions

2. contusions

3. punctures

4. lacerations

Front 15

An unconscious person who is not breathing should receive ____.

Back 15

CPR

Front 16

A conscious adult who has a respiratory obstruction should be administered ____.

Back 16

Abdominal thrust

Front 17

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

Back 17

Alternate back blows and chest compressions

Front 18

A life-threatening condition that can accompany almost any serious injury is ____.

Back 18

Shock

Front 19

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

Back 19

First aid

Front 20

Below normal body temperature is called ____.

Back 20

Hypothermia

Front 21

The body's largest internal organ is the ____.

Back 21

Liver

Front 22

The vitamins that function as antioxidants are ____,

Back 22

Vitamin C and E

Front 23

The endocrine gland that is sometimes called the "master gland" because it affects the other endocrine glands is the ____.

Back 23

Pituitary gland

Front 24

The drug LSD is a type of ____.

Back 24

Hallucinogen

Front 25

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

Back 25

Tolerance

Front 26

Medicines that reduce pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses are called ____.

Back 26

Analgesics

Front 27

Common prescription drugs that stop bacterial growth are ____.

Back 27

Antibiotics

Front 28

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of the ____ system.

Back 28

Endocrine

Front 29

Arteriosclerosis is a nonifectious condition affecting the ____ system.

Back 29

Cardiovascular

Front 30

Bronchitis is an inflammation that affects the ____ system.

Back 30

Respiratory

Front 31

An inflammation of the liver is called ____.

Back 31

Hepatitis

Front 32

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

Back 32

Vaccine

Front 33

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

Back 33

Leukocytes

Front 34

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

Back 34

Cigarette smoking

Front 35

Alcohol acts as a ____.

Back 35

Depressant

Front 36

Relieve pain and produce euphoria

Back 36

Narcotics

Front 37

Psychedelic drugs

Back 37

Hallucinogens

Front 38

Speed up CNS activity

Back 38

Stimulants

Front 39

Slow down brain activity

Back 39

Depressants

Front 40

Imitate male hormone testosterone

Back 40

Anabolic steroids

Front 41

The term referring to an unborn child who is distinctly recognizable as a miniature baby is ____.

Back 41

Fetus

Front 42

Nutrients that should provide 45% to 65% of a person's total food intake are ____.

Back 42

Carbohydrates

Front 43

Strong bands of connective tissue that join bones together are called ____.

Back 43

Ligaments

Front 44

The largest part of the brain is the ____.

Back 44

Cerebrum

Front 45

The nerve cells of the body are called ____.

Back 45

Neurons

Front 46

The drownproofing technique to use while wearing a PFD in cold water is the ____.

Back 46

HELP position

Front 47

The most common outdoor emergency signal is ____.

Back 47

Three of anything

Front 48

The weather phenomenon that kills the most people every year is ____.

Back 48

Floods

Front 49

The concept of minimizing risk while maximizing benefits is known as ____.

Back 49

Risk assessment

Front 50

The term ____ is known medically as ____.

Back 50

Hypertension

Front 51

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

Back 51

Peer pressure

Front 52

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

Back 52

Frequency, intensity, duration

Front 53

What is the initial treatment for most general musculoskeletal injuries?

Back 53

Rest, immobilize, cold, evaluation

Front 54

Refers to the nervous system

Back 54

Neuro-

Front 55

Means "science" or "study"

Back 55

-logy

Front 56

Means "diseased condition"

Back 56

-iasis

Front 57

Means "inflammation"

Back 57

-itis

Front 58

Means "heat"

Back 58

Therm-, thermo-

Front 59

Means "hard"

Back 59

Scler-, sclero-

Front 60

Refers to a tumor

Back 60

-oma

Front 61

Refers to the stomach

Back 61

Gastro-

Front 62

Refers to the muscle

Back 62

My-, myo

Front 63

Refers to the lungs

Back 63

Pneumo-

Front 64

Refers to the liver

Back 64

Hepat-, hepato-

Front 65

Refers to the heart

Back 65

Cardio-

Front 66

Refers to the head

Back 66

Cephal

Front 67

Refers to bones

Back 67

Osteo-

Front 68

A doctor who treats eye disease and disorders is called____.

Back 68

Ophthalmologist

Front 69

A doctor who treats cancer is called a ____.

Back 69

Oncologist

Front 70

A doctor who provides primary care for adults while treating problems of the internal organs is a ____.

Back 70

Internist

Front 71

A doctor who treats skin diseases and disorders is called ____.

Back 71

Dermatologist

Front 72

A doctor who treats blood diseases and disorders is called ____.

Back 72

Hematologist

Front 73

A doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system is called a ____.

Back 73

Neurologist