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Health test 5/21/24
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Snuff is an example of a tobacco product that people smoke | False |
| Tobacco smoke contains carbon dioxide, which can cut down the amount of oxygen that the blood can carry to the brain. | False |
| Cigar and pipe smokers do not inhale the smoke into their lungs. | True |
| Nicotine is a drug that is classified as a stimulant. | True |
| Tar deposits cover the bronchi of the lungs. | True |
| Carbon monoxide keeps red blood cells from carrying oxygen. | True |
| How many harmful chemicals are there in a puff of tobacco? | 4,000 |
| Over time, the effects of tobacco on a person’s system level off and stay the same. | False |
| If tar builds up in the lungs, it can result in breathing problems and lung disease. | True |
| Pregnant women who use tobacco are more likely to have babies with high birth weights. | False |
| Only smokeless tobacco increases the risk of cavities and gum disease. | False |
| Cardiovascular disease is a disease of the heart and blood vessels. | True |
| Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer | True |
| Fetal alcohol syndrome is a disorder that is the result of environment. | False |
| Driving drunk is more dangerous for the drunk driver than for the passengers. | False |
| A person’s body weight does not affect how alcohol may affect the person. | False |
| Alcohol has only long-term effects on the drinker. | False |
| Cirrhosis is a disease of the kidneys. | False |
| A person who drives after he or she has been drinking | has a slower reaction time |
| Drug abuse affects all sides of a person’s health triangle. | True |
| Drug users may not learn to have difficult emotions. | True |
| One result of drug possession can be a criminal record. | True |
| Drug abuse affects only the physical side of a person’s health triangle. | False |
| What is the connection between drug use and crime? | People addicted to a drug often steal the drug or steal money to buy it |
| A side effect is a reaction to a medicine other than the one intended. | False |
| You can avoid some side effects if you follow the instructions from your doctor and pharmacist. | False |
| Some medications may cause side effects such as dizziness, rash, or drowsiness. | True |
| Prescription medicines | are as strong as over-the-counter medicines. |
| Over-the-counter medicines | should be used just as carefully as prescription medicines. |
| Medicines that have expired are safe to use. | False |
| Medicine abuse means intentionally using medicines in ways that are unhealthful and illegal. | True |
| Obesity is leading to an increase in type 2 diabetes among young people. | True |
| Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease characterized by pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. | True |
| In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks certain cells in the pancreas. | True |
| Diabetes is caused by a problem with the protein insulin. | False |
| People who have type 1 diabetes may be able to control their disease by practicing healthful habits. | True |
| The body needs insulin to move glucose into the cells. | True |
| A symptom of diabetes is pain or swelling in a joint. | False |
| Type 2 diabetes is closely linked to poor food choices, being overweight, and | lack of physical activity |