Health Final Exam Review
Questions from Red and Yellow health text books, worksheets and Power Points
CHAPTER 1
1.
Explain the difference between health and wellness.
2.
Describe how most of the lifestyle diseases of today are related to lifestyle choices.
3.
Describe how your mental, spiritual, physical, and social health are associated with wellness.
4.
Describe the 6 ”influences on your health” (and the sub categories)
5.
Describe cumulative risks and give examples
CHAPTER 18 & 19
1.
What is menstruation and how long does it typically last?
2.
What is toxic shock syndrome?
3.
What is ovulation?
4.
What is fertilization?
5.
Describe the difference between fraternal twins and identical twins.
6.
Describe the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth.
7.
Describe the difference between premenstrual syndrome and menstrual cramps.
8.
What is an inguinal hernia?
9.
List some of the problems with the male & female reproductive system.
CHAPTER 5
1.
What does protein, fat, and carbohydrates do for the body?
2.
What is the difference between starches and simple carbohydrates?
3. What are empty calories?
4. What does fiber do for the body?

6.
What is the difference between essential and non essential amino acids?
7.
What are some good sources of protein?
8.
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?
9.
What foods are saturated and unsaturated fats found in?
10.
What are the fat soluble and water soluble vitamins? Which ones are harmful in excess?
11.
Know how many calories are in 1 gram of protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
12.
Know the difference between HDL’s and LDL’s.
13.
What happens when the body has a high level of LDL’s (cholesterol)?
CHAPTER 7
1.
Know Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
2.
What makes up a person’s personal identity?
3.
Identify the value of positive peer groups
4.
Know / describe the different defense mechanisms.
5.
List 5 problems linked with poor self-esteem
6.
Define what modeling is in reference to behavior.
7.
What is empathy?
8.
What aspect of your personality do you have the most control over?
CHAPTER 8
1.
Identify signs of stress and common stressors experienced by high school students
2.
Describe how the nervous system and immune system responds to stress.
3.
Describe the 3 phases of the stress response.
4.
List and describe coping devices and defense mechanisms.
5.
Explain how to prevent and manage stress.

CHAPTER 9
1.
Describe the causes of emotional problems?
2.
Identify professional who can offer help for emotional problems.
3.
Describe the difference between functional and organic disorders
4.
How can you help a suicidal friend?
5.
List and describe the 2 eating disorders.
6.
Define the following disorders: a.
Post traumatic stress disorder b.
Obsessive compulsive disorder c.
Anxiety attack d.
Schizophrenia e.
Phobia f.
Passive/aggressive g.
Antisocial h.
Hypochondria i.
Mood Disorder/clinical depression
7.
What are some risk factors for suicide?
8.
List5 warning signs for suicide (verbal & nonverbal)
9.
What does CLUES stand for?
10.
List 3 people that you can talk to for help
CHAPTER 13
1.
List strategies for staying safe (precautions, body language, keeping homes safe)
2.
List issues of school safety (bullying, sexual harassment, etc.)
3.
List warning signs for violence (someone may be violent).
4.
What should you do if some displays warning signs of violence?
5.
List the influences on violence
6.
List the types of violence
7.
Alcohol, drugs, & date rape
8.
Where can sexual assault occur?
9.
Describe the difference between sexual harassment and sexual assault.

CHAPTER 22
1.
List the different types of drinkers.
2.
What is it called when the liver changes alcohol into water?
3.
What are the short term effects of alcohol?
4.
What are the long term effects of alcohol (brain and liver especially)?
5.
What is binge drinking?
6.
What does it mean to enable?
7.
What does FAS stand for?
CHAPTER 21
1.
Describe the damage that can occur in the lungs due to smoking (ex. Emphysema, bronchitis, etc.)
2.
What deadly gas is produce during the burning of tobacco?
3.
What is the addictive drug in tobacco?
4.
What is Leukoplakia?
5.
Other than the lungs, what are some other effects of smoking (power point)
6.
What are some ways to quit smoking?
CHAPTER 23
1.
What is the difference between active and inactive ingredients? (Yellow Text Book pg
718 - 725)
2.
What is the difference between over the counter and prescription?
3.
What do antibiotics do for the body?
4.
List 3 Narcotics
5.
What are some effects of narcotic use?
6.
Are narcotics addicting?
7.
Are there any medical uses for Narcotics?
8.
What are the usual methods of administration (how is it taken into the body)?

9.
List 3 Depressants
10.
What are some effects of using depressants?
11.
Are depressants addicting?
12.
Are there any medical uses for depressants?
13.
What are the usual methods of administration (how is it taken into the body)?
14.
List 3 Stimulants
15.
What are some effects of using stimulants?
16.
Are stimulants addicting?
17.
Are there any medical uses for stimulants?
18.
19.
What are the usual methods of administration (how is it taken into the body)?
List 3 Hallucinogens
20.
What are some effects of using hallucinogens?
21.
Are hallucinogens addicting?
22.
Are there any medical uses for hallucinogens?
23.
What are the usual methods of administration (how is it taken into the body)?
24.
Inhalants
25.
What are some effects of using inhalants?
26.
Are inhalants addicting?
27.
Are there any medical uses for inhalants?
28.
What are the usual methods of administration (how is it taken into the body)?
29.
Cannabis
30.
What are some effects of Marijuana use?
31.
Is Marijuana addicting?
32.
Are there any medical uses for Marijuana?
33.
What are the usual methods of administration (how is it taken into the body)?