Health Issues in the United States
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What is the primary cause of death in Americans?

  • COVID-19
  • HIV
  • Cancer
  • Heart disease (correct)

    • What is the estimated percentage of people who will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime?

  • 40% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 20%
  • 30%

    • What is the primary factor contributing to the opioid crisis in the United States?

  • Lack of funding for substance use treatment
  • Lack of education on substance use
  • Increase in illegal drug trade
  • Pharmaceutical companies pushing opioid prescriptions (correct)

    • What is the term for the scientific study of viruses?

    <p>Virology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of viruses?

    <p>17 nanometers to 1.5 micrometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason scientists consider viruses nonliving?

    <p>because they are not able to reproduce on their own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a substance that kills all living microbes on an inanimate object or surface?

    <p>sterilant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of vector control?

    <p>to eradicate agents of disease transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between an infection and a disease?

    <p>the cause, or etiology, of the illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a noninfectious disease?

    <p>autoimmune disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia an example of?

    <p>An opportunistic infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

    <p>Distorted body image and extreme caloric restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the two categories of anorexia nervosa?

    <p>The method of weight control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of bulimia nervosa?

    <p>Recurrent binge eating and self-induced vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of environmental health?

    <p>The impact of the environment on human health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a chemical hazard?

    <p>A non-biological substance that has the potential to harm or cause a negative impact to the health and overall life of a human.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of environmental health?

    <p>To promote and sustain a healthy and safe life for human-beings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dyspnea?

    <p>Difficult or labored breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of regional anesthesia?

    <p>To numb a larger portion of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible risk of using general anesthesia?

    <p>Allergic reactions and bad reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term anesthesia?

    <p>Without feeling or sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analgesics?

    <p>To relieve or reduce pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between local and general anesthesia?

    <p>Local anesthesia only targets a small area of the body, while general anesthesia affects the entire body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rare but serious risk of general anesthesia?

    <p>Malignant hyperthermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of anesthesiologists?

    <p>To monitor the patient's vital signs during medical procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the palisade layer in a leaf?

    <p>To absorb sunlight and promote photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of guard cells in a leaf?

    <p>To control the opening and closing of stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process where some prokaryotes transform atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of osteology?

    <p>The scientific study of bones and their functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between analgesia and anesthesia?

    <p>Analgesia stops pain, while anesthesia stops both pain and sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the scientific study of plants?

    <p>Botany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the bony framework of the human chest?

    <p>Thoracic cage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure that protects the flower bud?

    <p>Calyx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cuticle in leaves?

    <p>To protect the leaf from excess water loss and chemical damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that distinguishes monocots from dicots?

    <p>The number of seed leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of pollination in plants?

    <p>To facilitate the continuous reproduction and survival of plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of cellulose in plant cells?

    <p>To provide rigidity and structure to plant cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for vascular plants that reproduce by using flowers whose seeds have two seed leaves?

    <p>Dicotyledons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cotyledons in the growth of a plant?

    <p>To provide nutrients to the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical formula of cellulose?

    <p>(C6H10O5)n</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of death in Americans?

    <p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of giant viruses?

    <p>They are typically around 700-1000 nanometers in length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major health problem in the United States that has been impacted by increased education?

    <p>HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that contributed to the opioid crisis in the United States?

    <p>Pharmaceutical companies pushing opioid prescriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of viruses?

    <p>17 nanometers to 1.5 micrometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In anorexia nervosa, what is the primary factor driving the behaviors of extreme caloric restriction and fear of gaining weight?

    <p>Cultural influences and body dysmorphia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that distinguishes bulimia nervosa from anorexia nervosa?

    <p>Recurrent binge eating and compensatory behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of environmental health?

    <p>To prevent and reduce the impact of environmental hazards on human health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the sensation of lack of control over eating during a binge eating episode in bulimia nervosa?

    <p>Loss of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the removal of food through laxative, water pill, or vomiting in bulimia nervosa?

    <p>Purging bulimia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of environmental health?

    <p>To promote and sustain a healthy and safe life for humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a cultural hazard?

    <p>Occupation or behavioural choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of local anesthesia?

    <p>To numb a very small portion of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an indoor hazard?

    <p>Radon gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for difficult or labored breathing?

    <p>Dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why viruses are considered nonliving?

    <p>They are not able to reproduce on their own and are metabolically inert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a vaccine?

    <p>To improve the immune system's fight against disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between an infection and a disease?

    <p>An infection is the invasion of the body by a pathogen, while a disease is the illness that arises from it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a living agent that harbors and transmits a pathogen to another living being?

    <p>Vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of filtering water, cleaning sewage, and neutralizing toxins to promote public health?

    <p>Sanitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the term 'anesthesia'?

    <p>From an ancient Greek philosopher named Dioscorides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of NSAIDs?

    <p>To treat inflammations without the use of steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stage of general anesthesia is characterized by involuntary movements and vomiting?

    <p>Stage 2, where the patient is in a REM stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of anesthesiologists?

    <p>To monitor the patient's vital signs during surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical released by damaged cells that alert the brain about pain?

    <p>Prostaglandins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of cells in a leaf is responsible for the bulk of photosynthesis?

    <p>Palisade layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which some prokaryotes transform atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of plants?

    <p>Botany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure that opens and closes under the control of guard cells in order to facilitate gas exchange and transpiration?

    <p>Stoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the reproductive structures of the largest and most common group of plants: the angiosperms?

    <p>Flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of osteology?

    <p>To study the structure of bones and their functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between analgesia and anesthesia?

    <p>Analgesia stops pain, while anesthesia stops sensation and consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cuticle in leaves?

    <p>To protect the leaf from excess water loss and from chemical or physical damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of plants that have seeds but no flowers?

    <p>Gymnosperms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the thoracic cage in the human body?

    <p>To protect organs like the heart and lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of pollination in plants?

    <p>To support continuous reproduction and survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cotyledons in the growth of a plant?

    <p>To provide nutrients for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that distinguishes dicotyledons from other plants?

    <p>The presence of seeds with two seed leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cellulose in plant cells?

    <p>To provide structural support and determine shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of pollination used by wind-pollinated plants?

    <p>Lightweight and smooth pollen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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