Acolorless, odorless, poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke is

nicotine.

tar.

carbon monoxide.

tobacco.
2.
which important organ is part of the cardiovascular system?

lungs

brain

stomach

heart
3.
what nutrient is essential for all of your body functions?

proteins

water

carbohydrates

fats
4.
karen has a very busy schedule, and she is often not able to study until late at night. karen takes medicine that she doesn’t need because it her to stay awake while studying. this is an example of

medicine abuse.

medicine misuse.

prescription medicine.

over-the-counter medicine.
5.
the period after a workout when you do lighter activity to get your heart rate and breathing back to normal is called

physical activity.

warm-up.

exercise.

cool-down.
6.
one effect of tobacco use is a weakened immune system. what does it mean to have a weakened immune system?

the heart rate is faster.

the blood pressure is higher.

the body is more vulnerable to disease.

a person has less energy.
7.
when can illegal drugs cause serious harm to your physical health?

between five and 10 years

when you have been using them for many years

the first time you use them

once you are addicted
8.
any form of movement that causes your body to use energy is called

fitness.

physical activity.

flexibility.

body composition.
9.
what is a symptom of alcohol poisoning?

high body temperature

seizures

regular heartbeat

fast respiration
10.
the body system that is responsible for transmitting messages from other body parts back and forth to the brain is the

cardiovascular system.

nervous system.

digestive system.

skeletal system.
1.
who is the proper person to answer any questions you may have about your vaccinations?

friend

principal

family doctor

neighbor
2.
which of the following is not a healthy practice that will reduce your risk of catching a communicable disease?

cooking food properly

sharing toothbrushes

avoiding tobacco

eating a balanced diet
3.
which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and cancer?

smoking cigars or pipes

using smokeless tobacco

smoking cigarettes

all of these
4.
the tetanus shot uses toxoids to be effective.

true

false
5.
all vaccines only need to be administered once in a person’s lifetime in order for them to be effective.

true

false
6.
how many vaccines are currently available in the united states?

1,000

5

20

250
7.
once a person’s red blood cells are all destroyed by hiv, a person develops aids.

true

false
8.
what is one important job of the center for disease control and prevention (cdc)?

posting public lists of individuals who are infected with a communicable disease

providing information on vaccines needed for non-communicable diseases

tracking the spread of diseases around the world

encouraging citizens to avoid all vaccinations
9.
all sexually transmitted diseases can be cured

true

false
10.
all states have the same laws regarding vaccines.

true

false
11.
what hiv test can provide immediate results?

cd4 test

eia test

rapid test

western blot test
12.
which word means “a preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that are introduced into the body to stimulate an immune response? ”

antibodies

immunity

vaccine

disease
13.
what is an example of how you can catch a disease through indirect contact?

animal bite

sexual contact

eating contaminated food

puncture wound
14.
what part of a person’s body does hiv destroy?

red blood cells

liver

white blood cells

all of the vital organs
15.
what is the cure for hiv/aids?

antibiotics

prescription medicine

there is no cure for hiv/aids.

surgery