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Chapter 14: Personal Care

	1.	Which type of acne is a clogged pore that has filled with pus?

		a.	pimple
		b.	blackhead
		c.	whitehead
		d.	wart

	2.	Which statement about the skin is FALSE?

		a.	Skin is waterproof.
		b.	The skin is a sensory organ.
		c.	The skin is a form of defense against germs.
		d.	The skin needs exposure to the sun in order to stay healthy.

	3.	Which skin problem is contagious?

		a.	warts
		b.	acne
		c.	sunburn
		d.	cold sores

	4.	Which statement about tanning is TRUE?

		a.	Sunlamps and tanning salons are more dangerous than sunlight.
		b.	Only UVB rays cause skin cancer.
		c.	A sunscreen with SPF 15 is sufficient coverage.
		d.	Only UVA rays cause sunburn.

	5.	Which part of the tooth is the top surface that you see?

		a.	neck
		b.	crown
		c.	pulp
		d.	root

	6.	What happens when acid from plaque eats into a tooth's enamel?

		a.	A cavity forms.
		b.	Tartar is formed.
		c.	Plaque is removed.
		d.	The root is exposed.

	7.	How long should you brush your teeth for the most effective results?

		a.	at least 5 minutes
		b.	at least 2 minutes
		c.	at least 1 minute
		d.	at least 30 seconds

	8.	What is the name of the white of the eye?

		a.	pupil
		b.	retina
		c.	cornea
		d.	sclera

	9.	Which part of the ear produces electrical messages that travel to the brain?

		a.	hair cells
		b.	eustachian tube
		c.	oval window
		d.	hammer

	10.	At what decibel level can a short exposure to noise cause damage to the ears?

		a.	60 decibels
		b.	85 decibels
		c.	100 decibels
		d.	125 decibels