Biomechanics
The adult human skeleton contains this many bones.
206
Name two people you could approach if you were having difficulty saying no to drugs/alcohol.
Any two: parents/carers, family members, teacher, school counsellor, doctor, psychologist, friends
Name the three most common types of cancer in Australian women.
Breast, skin and bowel
This is the most common sexually transmissible infection in Australia.
Chlamydia
Name 3 types of contraceptive methods that can be used to prevent pregnancy
Any Of: Condoms, IUD, Implanon, the injection, The pill, mini pill, Diaphragm etc.
As the base of support gets larger, stability does this.
Increases
The larger the base of support, the more stable to position.
This is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia.
Cannabis
Portraying someone as a sexual object, with their value based on sexual appeal rather than skills or talent.
Sexualisation
In most states of Australia (including NSW), this is the age of consent.
16
Name two ways to reduce the chance of your drink being spiked.
Any two: never leave it unattended, don't accept drinks from strangers, watch it being poured, cover the glass or use a bottle with a lid, throw it away if it tastes funny, avoid sharing drinks
Classify each bone: skull, vertebrae, wrist bones.
Skull = flat; vertebrae = irregular; wrist bones = short
True or false: e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to smoking. Justify your answer.
False. Hazardous substances (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein) have been found in the liquid and aerosol and are known to cause cancer; some chemicals can damage DNA; long-term effects are not yet known; no e-cigarette is approved to help people quit smoking.
What is the main preventable cause of melanoma, and name two risk factors for it?
Overexposure to UV radiation from the sun. Risk factors: fair skin, high mole count, family history, a pattern of sunburns (especially in childhood).
True or false: you can say yes and then change your mind.
True. Consent can be withdrawn at any time, even if sexual activity has started, and the law supports this.
Name two long-term effects of regular ice (crystal meth) use.
Looking older, damaged teeth, weight loss, heart and lung problems, stroke, addiction
Name the muscle group on the front of the thigh, the group on the back of the thigh, and the large muscle of the calf.
Quadriceps; hamstrings; gastrocnemius (soleus also sits in the calf)
Your friend feels unwell and says they think their drink was spiked. What should you do?
Stay with them, take them to a hospital or medical centre, call an ambulance (000) if needed, contact a parent or emergency contact, tell venue staff.
Define domestic violence and name three forms it can take.
An ongoing pattern of behaviour aimed at controlling a partner through fear.
Forms: physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse (also financial control and isolation).
Explain the difference between HIV and AIDS.
HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system. AIDS is the condition where opportunistic infections take hold because the immune system has been weakened by HIV.
The three types of organism that cause STIs.
Bacteria, Viruses and Parasites
Explain how the muscular system and skeletal system work together to produce movement.
Muscles are the source of force. They contract to pull on the bones, which act as levers. Movement occurs at the joints.
Why do some young people wrongly believe synthetic drugs are safe, and how have laws changed in response?
Believed to be a safe, legal alternative with the same high; marketed as natural supplements or herbs; sold in colourful, branded packets and openly in shops or online. Laws: a blanket ban in QLD, NSW and SA on possessing or selling any substance with a psychoactive effect other than alcohol, herbs, tobacco and food.
Explain why screening and early detection are important for women's cancers, using one example.
Early detection gives better outcomes and treatment options. Examples: bowel cancer often has no early symptoms but is often curable if found early (screening); breast changes can be found through checks and mammograms; melanoma caught early may avoid surgery, spread and death.
Explain 2 reasons why some groups (e.g. rural, CALD, LGBTI, people with disability) may find it harder to access sexual health services.
Barriers: perceived lack of confidentiality, shame or embarrassment, lack of awareness of services, language barriers, distance or travel time, inaccessible buildings.
The faster a tackler is moving, the more the ball carrier is unbalanced. Which Newton's Law would this refer to?
The second Law (acceleration is proportional to the force applied)