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Stress and IllnessDisease Answer Key Chapter.3 Exam Prep

Chapter 03 Stress and IllnessDisease Answer Key
 


Multiple Choice Questions
 

1.

Which of the following is a characteristic of hot reactors? 
 

A. 

They have active and healthy lifestyles.

B. 

They usually lead a relaxed lifestyle.

C. 

They rarely get angry.

D. 

They tend to suffer from high blood pressure.

 

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2.

A sign of people who may be hot reactors is that they: 
 

A. 

get angry easily.

B. 

often feel anxious or depressed.

C. 

experience nausea or vomiting.

D. 

can experience all of these.

 

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3.

Conditions that have a mind and a body component are called: 
 

A. 

psychosomatic conditions.

B. 

physiological conditions.

C. 

psychological conditions.

D. 

psychoneuroimmune conditions.

 

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4.

A physical disease caused by emotional stress without a microorganism being involved is called a(n): 
 

A. 

physiological disease.

B. 

psychogenic disease.

C. 

somatogenic disease.

D. 

organic disease.

 

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5.

A(n) _____ disease is a psychosomatic disease that occurs when the mind increases the body's susceptibility to disease-causing microbes or some natural degenerative processes. 
 

A. 

psychological

B. 

psychogenic

C. 

somatogenic

D. 

asthmatic

 

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6.

Which of the following is a type of lymphocyte that produces antibodies? 
 

A. 

Phagocytes

B. 

Suppressor T cells

C. 

T cells

D. 

B cells

 

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7.

_____ are a type of lymphocyte whose purpose is to destroy substances foreign to the body by puncturing invaded body cells and killing the cells and the foreign substances. 
 

A. 

Suppressor T cells

B. 

T cells

C. 

B cells

D. 

Phagocytes

 

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8.

Cells left in the bloodstream and the lymphatic system to recognize and respond to any future attacks to the body by a past invader are called: 
 

A. 

killer and helper T cells.

B. 

B cells.

C. 

macrophages.

D. 

memory T and B cells.

 

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9.

The pressure of the blood as it leaves the heart is known as: 
 

A. 

essential hypertension.

B. 

hypertension.

C. 

systolic blood pressure.

D. 

diastolic blood pressure.

 

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10.

The pressure of the blood against the arterial walls when the heart is relaxed is known as: 
 

A. 

essential hypertension.

B. 

hypertension.

C. 

systolic blood pressure.

D. 

diastolic blood pressure.

 

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11.

Hypertension with no known cause is called: 
 

A. 

essential hypertension.

B. 

secondary hypertension.

C. 

systolic blood pressure.

D. 

diastolic blood pressure.

 

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12.

The total _____ is given in the formula "systolic/diastolic". 
 

A. 

pulse pressure

B. 

blood pressure

C. 

heart rate

D. 

cholesterol level

 

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13.

Which of the following can cause hypertension? 
 

A. 

Kidney disease

B. 

Too narrow an opening in the aorta

C. 

Obesity

D. 

All of these

 

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14.

A rupture of a blood vessel in the brain is known as a: 
 

A. 

cerebral hemorrhage.

B. 

cerebral atrophy.

C. 

neurotrophic burst.

D. 

cerebral lesion.

 

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15.

When a part of the heart dies because of a lack of oxygen, it is known as: 
 

A. 

cardiac death.

B. 

myocardial infarction.

C. 

stroke.

D. 

plaque.

 

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16.

The debris that clogs coronary arteries is known as: 
 

A. 

tartar.

B. 

thrombus.

C. 

fat.

D. 

plaque.

 

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17.

Which of the following has NOT been associated with coronary heart disease? 
 

A. 

Lack of exercise

B. 

Obesity and heredity

C. 

Maleness and baldness

D. 

Diets low in saturated fats

 

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18.

A behavior pattern associated with the development of coronary heart disease is: 
 

A. 

Type A.

B. 

Type B.

C. 

Type C.

D. 

Type D.

 

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19.

Fissures or cuts in the wall of the stomach, duodenum, or other parts of the intestines are known as: 
 

A. 

bunions.

B. 

calluses.

C. 

ulcers.

D. 

hernias.

 

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20.

The constriction phase of a migraine headache, also known as preattack, is referred to as: 
 

A. 

the prodrome.

B. 

the threshold.

C. 

an aura.

D. 

a seizure.

 

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21.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about tension headaches? 
 

A. 

Health care providers make a good deal of money treating headache sufferers.

B. 

Pain from headaches can affect a worker's ability to do physical work.

C. 

Pain from a headache can affect the cognitive work performance of a worker.

D. 

Heat on tense muscles should be avoided while providing treatment for tension headaches.

 

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22.

Treatments for tension headaches would include all of the following EXCEPT: 
 

A. 

medication.

B. 

stress management.

C. 

neglecting it.

D. 

massage.

 

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23.

Cancer-causing agents are called: 
 

A. 

carcinogens.

B. 

malignancies.

C. 

lesions.

D. 

antibodies.

 

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24.

Which of the following characteristics describes a cancer-prone person? 
 

A. 

Holding resentment, with the inability to forgive

B. 

Using self-pity

C. 

Having a poor self-image

D. 

All of these

 

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25.

A foreign substance that is irritating to the body is a(n): 
 

A. 

antibody.

B. 

antigen.

C. 

allergy.

D. 

fever.

 

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26.

In order to have a healthy level of cholesterol in your blood, you should have: 
 

A. 

high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

B. 

low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

C. 

high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

D. 

high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

 

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27.

Substances produced by the body to fight antigens are called: 
 

A. 

antibodies.

B. 

pathogens.

C. 

immunities.

D. 

allergies.

 

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28.

A physiological response in which the body turns on itself is known as a(n): 
 

A. 

rheumatoid reaction.

B. 

autoimmune response.

C. 

alloimmune response.

D. 

bruxism.

 

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29.

Temporomandibular (TMJ) syndrome is defined as the interference with the smooth functioning of the _____. 
 

A. 

shoulder

B. 

ankle

C. 

jaw

D. 

knee

 

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30.

Which of the following symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most likely to be categorized as arousal? 
 

A. 

Repeated upsetting memories of the event

B. 

Repeated nightmares of the event

C. 

Being unable to remember important aspects of the trauma

D. 

Feeling irritable or having outbursts of anger

 

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31.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic attributed to those who have successfully managed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? 
 

A. 

Having supportive relationships with friends and family

B. 

Dwelling on the trauma

C. 

Having personal faith or religion

D. 

Having a sense of humor

 

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32.

According to a survey of college students' health conducted by the American College Health Association in 2010, _____ percent of college students experienced more than average or tremendous levels of stress. 
 

A. 

27

B. 

33

C. 

48

D. 

78

 

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33.

All of the following are signs and symptoms of apoplexy or stroke EXCEPT: 
 

A. 

sudden dizziness or loss of coordination.

B. 

sudden tightness or heaviness in the chest.

C. 

paralysis or numbness on one side of the body.

D. 

trouble with speaking or slurred speech.

 

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34.

Approximately _____ million Americans have one or more migraines a year. 
 

A. 

2

B. 

15

C. 

30

D. 

100

 

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35.

All of the following are acceptable treatment approaches for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) EXCEPT: 
 

A. 

talk therapy.

B. 

medication.

C. 

shock therapy.

D. 

exposure therapy.

 

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True / False Questions
 

36.

People who react to stress with an all-out physiological reaction are called hot reactors. 
 
TRUE

 

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37.

The study of the illness-causing and healing effects of the mind on the body is known as reflexology. 
 
FALSE

 

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38.

Hypocholesterolemia is a condition characterized by very high levels of cholesterol in the blood. 
 
FALSE

 

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39.

The common cold may be a function of psychological stress. 
 
TRUE

 

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40.

Stress is not related to coronary heart disease. 
 
FALSE

 

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41.

Stress causes a decrease in hydrochloric acid in the intestinal tract and stomach. 
 
FALSE

 

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42.

A migraine is just a severe headache. 
 
FALSE

 

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43.

Relaxation is a successful technique in the prevention and treatment of migraines. 
 
TRUE

 

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44.

As with tension headaches, bracing causes muscle to lose its elasticity and fatigue easily. 
 
TRUE

 

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45.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops in people who have experienced or witnessed an extreme psychological or physical event that is interpreted as distressing. 
 
TRUE

 

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46.

Psychosomatic illnesses are "all in the sufferer's mind." 
 
FALSE

 

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47.

The body needs cholesterol to build cell membranes, make certain hormones, and produce compounds that aid in fat digestion. 
 
TRUE

 

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48.

The severity of a stroke depends on the exact location of the brain tissue dying from the lack of oxygen and the amount of time oxygen was denied to the brain. 
 
TRUE

 

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49.

The signs and symptoms of a stroke last for a short period and then disappear, without leaving apparent permanent effects. 
 
FALSE

 

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50.

Stress increases the number of T-lymphocytes in the body, which increases the possibility of developing cancer. 
 
FALSE

 

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51.

The blood protein known as the rheumatoid factor is present in everyone's blood, but it only becomes activated in some people. 
 
FALSE

 

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52.

Metabolic syndrome is linked to abdominal obesity and increases the chance of developing heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. 
 
TRUE

 

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53.

Stress can lead to a miscarriage. 
 
TRUE

 

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54.

Apoplexy is also termed as stroke. 
 
TRUE

 

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55.

The transverse tubules, or T tubules, of cardiac muscle have smaller diameters than those of other striated muscles. 
 
FALSE

 

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56.

The three main categories of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are reliving, avoidance, and arousal. 
 
TRUE

 

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57.

Diet and migraine headaches are not related. 
 
FALSE

 

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