Test # 1

1

100

True or False: The brain and spinal cord are part of the central nervous system

True

200

What unit is used to measure the loudness of sounds?

Decibels

300

The primary function of this organ is to expand and compress the lungs, enabling breathing

Diaphram

400

A dermatologist is a physician who specializes in treating what?

Skin Disorders

500

Choosing foods that are high in which mineral can help protect the teeth?

Calcium

2

100

When someone gets a sunburn at the beach, which layer of skin is MOST affected?

Epidermis

200

What is the dark opening in the center of the iris called?

Pupil

300

What connects bones to other bones at the joint in the skeletal system?

Ligaments

400

A substance in the skin that determines skin color and darkness is called _______________

Melanin

500

This main role of this organ for digestion is to produce pancreatic juice that breaks down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats

Pancreas

3

100

Which skin condition is caused by overly active oil glands?

Acne

200

Which type of muscle is attached to bones and allows you to move your body?

Skeletal

300

1. Which eye condition is characterized by faraway objects appearing clear while near objects look blurry?

Farsightedness

400

Which organ connects your mouth to your stomach and moves food along by contracting and relaxing?

Esophagus

500

Selling a product to cure a disease that has not been scientifically proven safe or effective is an example of_____________

Health Fraud

4

100

What is the outermost layer of skin called?

Epidermis

200

After food leaves the stomach, where does it move next in the digestive system?

Small intestine

300

What does plaque become if it is not removed with brushing?

Tarter

400

The cost per unit of weight or volume refers to _____________

Unit Price

500

Which organ is responsible for filtering water and dissolved wastes from the blood?

Kidneys

5

100

• Which term describes a thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and leads to tooth decay?

Plaque

200

Which of the following is the command center of the nervous system?

Brain

300

Collecting information, comparing products, evaluating their benefits, and choosing products with the best value is know as _________________

Comparison Shopping

400

Where do eyeglasses and contact lenses help focus images in the eye?

Retina

500

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart to various parts of the body?

Arteries