HEC101V

Health Education
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS:
Select the most correct answer for each of the following questions.
1. Chronic diseases are primarily caused by
(1)
pathogens.
(2)
bacteria.
(3)
genetics.
(4)
lifestyles and behaviours.
2.

Controllable health risk factors include all of the following, except:

(1)
insufficient exercise
(2)
poor diet
(3)
substance abuse
(4)
genetic predisposition

3. Health promotion is
(1)
an effective health-related advertising campaign.
(2)
an organized effort which encourages healthy behaviours and habits.
(3)
a planned treatment intervention.
(4)
a training of health professionals in disease prevention.
4.

A group of organs working together to perform a specific function is called a

(1)
life cycle.
(2)
genetic inheritance.
(3)
body system.
(4)
homeostasis.

5.

The function of the skin is

(1)
excretion of mineral salts and small amounts of body wastes.
(2)
conversion of ultraviolet rays from the sun to vitamin D.
(3)
protection of the body from germs and other disease-causing agents.
(4)
all of the above.

6.

Which system working together with the respiratory system, supplies body cells with
oxygen?
(1)
nervous system
(2)
circulatory system
(3)
lymphatic system
(4)
endocrine system

7.

During inhalation the diaphragm ___________________ and the chest cavity

___________ .
(1)
relaxes, shrinks
(2)
relaxes, enlarges

(3)
(4)

contracts, shrinks
contracts, enlarges

8.

A waste product of the process of metabolism is

(1)
carbon dioxide.
(2)
oxygen.
(3)
nitrogen.
(4)
lactic acid.

9.

Bile is made in the ________________ and stored in the ______________ .

(1) spleen, pancreas
(2) pancreas, liver
(3) liver, gallbladder
(4) gallbladder, pancreas

10.

The largest part of the brain is the

(1)
cerebellum.
(2)
cerebrum.
(3)
medulla.
(4)
midbrain.

11. Another name for bed-wetting is

(1)
peristalsis.
(2)
enuresis.
(3)
encopresis.
(4)
pyelonephritis.
12. The part of the tongue that is sensitive to sour taste is
(1)
the side of the tongue.
(2)
the back of the tongue.
(3)
the middle of the tongue.
(4)
the front of the tongue.
13. Fibre in food helps with all of the following, EXCEPT
(1)
preventing certain types of cancer.
(2)
lowering cholesterol
(3)
regulating blood sugar.
(4)
increasing overall energy.
14. The main function of protein is to
(1) carry oxygen to the lungs.
(2) help build and repair body tissue.
(3) carry vitamins to the surrounding tissues.
(4) help with the contraction and relaxation of muscles.
15. Which vitamin is water-soluble?
(1)
Vitamin D
(2)
Vitamin K
2

(3)
(4)

Vitamin C
Vitamin A

16. The Human Immune-deficiency virus (HIV) can enter the body through
(1) sharing a comb.
(2) sharing a coke.
(3) breast milk.
(4) none of the above.
17. Diabetes is a disease which is caused when the _______does not produce enough insulin.
(1) liver
(2) gallbladder
(3) pancreas
(4) spleen
18. Which of the following cognitive benefits can an individual attain through regular physical
activity?
(1) decrease in stress and anxiety
(2) increase in feelings of self-worth and self-esteem
(3) all of the above
(4) none of the above
19. What are the general characteristics of a malignant melanoma (skin cancer)?
(1) asymmetrical in shape
(2) even border
(3) even in colour
(4) spreads slowly
20. Scoliosis is a disease which mainly affects the
(1) cardiopulmonary system.
(2) neurological system.
(3) endocrine system.
(4) musculoskeletal system.
21. Two basic needs identified by Maslow, include
(1) success and popularity.
(2) physical strength and stamina.
(3) food and shelter.
(4) power and leadership.
22. When children have good self-esteem they are likely to
(1) engage in drug use on their own, without the encouragement of their friends.
(2) be confident about their social and school performance.
(3) isolate themselves from assertive peers.
(4) refuse to enter into competitive play.
23. An individuals conviction about being male or female is known as
(1)
sex role.

(2)
(3)
(4)
24.

gender.
gender identity.
sexual orientation.

Hans Selye identified three stages our bodies go through as they respond to stress. This
is known as
(1)
eustress.
(2)
coping mechanisms.
(3)
general adaptation syndrome.
(4)
distress.

25. The flight or fight response

(1)
is taught to children by parents.
(2)
is a sign of mental illness.
(3)
is a survival response to perceived dangers.
(4)
should be controlled to prevent violent behaviour.
26. Aggressive bullies
(1)
tend to be anxious, insecure and dependent.
(2)
generally do not initiate the aggressive acts.
(3)
may lack inhibitions against aggression.
(4)
are the most common type of bully.
27.

Regular exercise during childhood can reduce the risk of which one of the following
diseases in adulthood?
(1)
heart disease
(2)
diabetes mellitus
(3)
osteoporosis
(4)
all of the above

28. Which of the following is related to psychological drug dependence?

(1)
The person experiences a craving
(2)
Withdrawal from the drug produces psychological symptoms
(3)
Withdrawal from the drug produces physical symptoms
(4)
All of the above
29. _________ occurs when someone prepares for the expected death of a loved one.
(1)
A premonition
(2)
Anticipatory grief
(3)
Anger and rage
(4)
Bargaining
30. When helping a child who has a nosebleed you should
(1)
place a cold compress on the childs neck and nose.
(2)
plug the nostrils with cotton wool.
(3)
pinch the childs nostrils together with the head bent slightly backwards.
(4)
pinch the childs nostrils together with the head bent slightly forwards.
4

31.

Health education is vital for learners because

(1)
they learn so many negative things at home
(2)
they feel they have to do what the teacher tells them
(3)
health is a lifelong process and the sooner health education begins, the
greater the possibility for success
(4)
teachers can nullify the negative aspects of a childs upbringing

32.

An internal health locus of control is a belief that ones health is largely

(1)
a matter of ones relationship with others
(2)
a matter of effectively accessing the health system
(3)
determined by oneself
(4)
determined by having the right doctor

33.

Functions of the skeletal system include

(1)
supporting the body
(2)
maintaining posture
(3)
protecting the vital organs
(4)
all of the above

34.

An essential nutrient needed for strong and healthy bones and teeth is
(1)
calcium
(2)
potassium
(3)
glucose
(4)
vitamin C

35.

Diabetes is a disease which is caused when the

insulin.
(1)
liver
(2)
gallbladder
(3)
pancreas
(4)
spleen

36.

The flight or fight response

(1)
is taught to children by parents.
(2)
is a sign of mental illness.
(3)
is a survival response to perceived dangers
(4)
should be controlled to prevent violent behavior

37.

During inhalation the diaphragm

(1)
relaxes, shrinks
(2)
relaxes, enlarges
(3)
contracts, shrinks
(4)
contracts, enlarges

38.

The blood vessels that connect arteries and veins are called
(1)
arterioles
(2)
capillaries
(3)
ventricles
(4)
venules

39.

An individuals conviction about being male or female is known as

(1)
sex role
(2)
gender
(3)
gender identity

does not produce enough

and the chest cavity

(4)

sexual orientation

40.

The basic units of the nervous system are

(1)
neurotransmitters
(2)
peripheral nerves
(3)
synapses
(4)
neurons

41.

The largest part of the brain is the

(1)
cerebellum
(2)
cerebrum
(3)
medulla
(4)
midbrain

42.

The three small bones inside the ear that magnify vibrations from the eardrum are
(1)
the hammer, anvil and stirrup
(2)
the cochlea, anvil and stirrup
(3)
the hammer, auricle and cochlea
(4)
the hammer, auricle and anvil

43.

The part of the tongue that is sensitive to a bitter taste is

(1)
the side of the tongue
(2)
the back of the tongue
(3)
the middle of the tongue
(4)
the front of the tongue
The main function of protein is to
(1)
carry oxygen to the lungs
(2)
help build and repair body tissue
(3)
carry vitamins to the surrounding tissues
(4)
help with the contraction and relaxation of muscles

44.

45.

Eating disorders are most likely to affect

(1)
girls, foundation phase (junior primary age)
(2)
boys, foundation phase (junior primary age)
(3)
girls, intermediate or senior phase (senior primary or high school age)
(4)
boys, intermediate or senior phase (senior primary or high school age)

46.

Which of the following cognitive benefits can an individual attain through regular physical
activity?
(1)
decrease in stress and anxiety
(2)
increase in feelings of self-worth and self-esteem
(3)
all of the above
(4)
none of the above

47.

The Human Immune-deficiency virus (HIV) can enter the boy through
(1)
sharing a comb
(2)
sharing a coke
(3)
breast milk
(4)
none of the above

48.

The target cells of the HIV virus are

(1)
cells which line the genitalia
(2)
skin cells
(3)
T-4 (CD4) cells

(4)

cells of the vital organs

49.

What are the general characteristics of a malignant melanoma (skin cancer)?

(1)
asymmetrical in shape
(2)
even border
(3)
even in colour
(4)
spreads slowly

50.

Two basic needs identified by Maslow include

(1)
success and popularity
(2)
physical strength and stamina
(3)
food and shelter
(4)
power and leadership

51.

When children have good self-esteem they are likely to

(1)
engage in drug use on their own, without the encouragement of their friends
(2)
be confident about their social and school performance
(3)
isolate themselves from assertive peers
(4)
refuse to enter into competitive play

52.
Hans
is known as
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Selye identified three stages our bodies go through as they respond to stress. This
eustress
coping mechanisms
General Adaptation Syndrome
distress

53.

A stressor may
be
(1)
a change in the environment
(2)
a perception
(3)
anticipation
(4)
all of the above

54.

A person infected with HIV

(1)
can always transmit the infection to others
(2)
can only transmit the infection at the last stage of the infection (AIDS stage)
(3)
can only transmit the infection in the first six months after the infections
(4)
(1) and (2)

55.

Teasing is an example of
(1)
social violence
(2)
bullying
(3)
verbal violence
(4)
visual violence

56.

Which of the following is related to psychological drug dependence?

(1)
The person experiences a craving
(2)
Withdrawal from the drug produces psychological symptoms
(3)
Withdrawal from the drug produces physical symptoms
(4)
All of the above

57.

The state of a persons health may be determined by the following factors

(1)
prenatal factors
(2)
perinatal factors

(3)
(4)
58.

The first emotion that individuals experience when told they have a terminal illness is
(1)
depression
(2)
bargaining
(3)
denial
(4)
anger

59.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

postnatal factors
all of the above

determines what you can become

genes
heredity
environment
chromosomes