Online Quizzes

Chapter 4: Personal Health

	1.	Which condition is NOT caused by plaque?

		a.	bad breath
		b.	cavities
		c.	gum disease
		d.	crooked teeth

	2.	Which part of your skin helps keep your body cool?

		a.	epidermis
		b.	melanin
		c.	sweat glands
		d.	oil glands

	3.	What is the best way to keep your skin cancer-free?

		a.	Wash your skin regularly.
		b.	Protect your skin from the sun.
		c.	Use medicated shampoos.
		d.	Drink plenty of water.

	4.	Which part of the eye changes light rays into electrical images?

		a.	optic nerve
		b.	retina
		c.	sclera
		d.	cornea

	5.	Which is an example of a bone inside the human ear?

		a.	outer ear
		b.	eardrum
		c.	cochlea
		d.	anvil

	6.	Which sound is the loudest, in decibels?

		a.	shotgun blast
		b.	jet takeoff
		c.	power saw
		d.	rock concert

	7.	What information on a health product will help you if you need to make a complaint?

		a.	ingredients
		b.	manufacturer's name
		c.	indications
		d.	warnings

	8.	Which piece of information tells you how much a health product costs per ounce or per gram?

		a.	price
		b.	unit price
		c.	warranty
		d.	reputation

	9.	Which type of specialist treats the ears, nose, and throat?

		a.	allergist
		b.	pediatrician
		c.	ophthalmologist
		d.	otolaryngologist

	10.	What is one way that the local government helps keep the community healthy?

		a.	It provides Medicaid and other health insurance.
		b.	It provides Medicare insurance for people over age 65.
		c.	It supports research in areas such as cancer and heart disease.
		d.	It makes sure that water is safe to drink.