Renal System
What is the function of the ureter?
to filter waste
to carry urine to the bladder
to store urine
to carry urine outside the body
What is the most immediate benefit of following the recommended daily allowances for macronutrients?
A person will get sick less often.
A person will maintain a good weight.
A person will have lower stress levels.
A person will sleep better.
Who is most responsible for helping children avoid risk-taking behaviors and preventing injury?
their parents
themselves
the police
their teacher
How have policies changed about smoking in public?
Smoking is allowed in more public places due to pressure from tobacco companies.
Smoking is no longer allowed in schools but is allowed in most other public places.
Special-interest groups have campaigned to get anti-smoking laws passed but have mostly failed.
Most states have passed laws prohibiting smoking in most public places.
Kyan, Leila, and Jakob want Miles to write the descriptions for the pictures they drew for the group project. Miles does not want to. What will most likely contribute to the success of the group?
Miles should ask the teacher to be in a different group.
Miles should ask his dad to talk to the other students.
Miles should complete another part of the project that he prefers.
Miles should accept responsibility and write the descriptions.
Which diet helps prevent kidney stones from forming?
a diet high in beef and pork
a diet high in processed foods
a diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables
a diet high in nuts
Which nutrient do adolescent females need less of than adolescent males?
dairy
minerals
vitamins
protein
What is the main purpose of a fire drill?
to make sure the fire department can reach the building quickly
to test the fire alarm signals
to rehearse so that people know what to do in an emergency
to teach people how to work together and cooperate
What is the best definition of addiction?
Addiction is a condition in which a person has an intense craving for a substance that is difficult to resist.
Addiction is a social problem in which a person suffers negative effects in his or her life from taking a substance.
Addiction is when a person takes so much of a substance that serious effects occur requiring hospitalization.
Addiction is a chronic problem in which a person has altered his or her brain and can’t stop taking a substance.
What are some protective factors for mental illness? Select all correct answers.
having lower academic achievement
experiencing conflict in the home
going to a school with clear expectations
being able to solve problems on one’s own
Which structure is responsible for removing toxins from the blood?
adrenal glands
bladder
kidneys
urethra
Jorge has created a dinner meal plan consisting of broiled fish, brown rice, a green salad, and milk. What else should he include in his plan?
a cup of nuts
yogurt
a roll
fresh fruit
A young person is in a public area, and an adult in a car calls out for help.
go over to the car to find out more about the
problem walk away from the person
ask the person to come over to talk
offer to help the person with the problem
What are improper uses of a prescription medicine?
using the medicine again when a person thinks the same illness has returned
reading and following the instructions on the package insert
giving the medicine to a sibling who is sick with the same illness
taking the amount that the doctor prescribes
What strategy is best for working through adversity or challenges?
realizing that problems are a part of life
eating favorite foods
sleeping to avoid the problem
venting anger and frustration to others
Why is drinking water important for renal and urinary health?
Water delivers nutrients to the kidneys.
Water keeps the ureter tube flexible.
Water helps move solid waste out of the body.
Water helps to prevent urinary tract infections.
What is an impact of a food allergy on someone’s life?
They are unable to get common vaccines.
They must take extra vitamins.
They have to read every label of a food item before eating it.
They must avoid going outside in the summer
When walking in an area with a lot of traffic, what is a strategy for a pedestrian to stay safe?
The pedestrian should walk in the same side of the street and in the same direction as cars are traveling.
The pedestrian should cross the street with confidence because cars are required to stop for pedestrians.
The pedestrian should wear dark clothes at night so that he or she doesn’t distract drivers.
The pedestrian should assume that drivers don’t see him or her unless drivers make eye contact and slow down
What is a benefit of a smoke-free environment?
Everyone has more freedom to meet their wants and needs.
People who don’t want to smoke do not have to breathe secondhand smoke.
Restaurants and bars will attract more customers and make more money.
Smoke-free indoor locations also reduce smog in cities
Jana has a friend, Sara, who asks for help with math homework every day, which is taking a lot of Jana’s time. How should Jana communicate boundaries?
She should start refusing to answer the phone when Sara calls.
She should tell another friend about it so they will tell Sara.
She should tell Sara how selfish she is to take all Jana’s time.
She should tell Sara that she, Jana, needs more time to herself.
What structure carries urine outside the body?
bladder
ureter
capillary
urethra
What is a benefit of following the recommended daily allowances for proteins?
It helps build strong muscles.
It helps build strong bones.
It provides the body energy.
It makes the skin healthy.
Rashid is choosing a password to protect his social media account on the internet. What is the best choice for his password?
one that contains his first initial and last name
one that contains his address
one that contains the first letter of each word in a sentence
one that contains his social security number
What is the best way to find accurate information on the proper use of medications?
doing a web search for the drug name
asking someone else who has taken it asking
calling the prescribing doctor’s office
watching a commercial about the drug
Why are personal boundaries important?
Boundaries will keep people from being angry.
Boundaries will help with having healthy friendships.
Boundaries will keep people from taking advantage of others.
Boundaries will guarantee that a person becomes popular.