21 questions
____ are hair follicles under the skin.
A. Eczema
B. Blackheads
C. Whiteheads
D. Pores
Which of the following is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?
A. Melanoma.
B. Eczema.
D. Squamous cell carcinoma.
All of the following are true about keeping hair healthy, except ____.
A. eat a healthful diet
B. avoid cutting your hair regularly
C. wash your hair after swimming
D. avoid sharing hats or combs
Which of the following is true about dandruff?
A. It is the flaking of dead skin cells from the skull.
B. People with dandruff will notice white flakes of dead skin on their hair and shoulders.
C. It is worse in the spring and summer.
D. Not shampooing enough or using too few products on your hair can cause it.
Fingernails and toenails are made up of layers of a hard protein called _____.
A. collagen
B. eczema
C. keratin
D. melanoma
____ is a sticky, colorless film that coats the teeth and dissolves their protective surface
A. Enamel
B. Fluoride
C. Cavity
D. Plaque
Which of the following is an inflammation of the gums?
A. Periodontal disease.
B. Gingivitis.
C. Periodontitis.
D. Death of the tooth.
All of the following are ways people can prevent bad breath, except ____.
A. seeing the dentist once every two years for checkups
B. brushing your teeth twice a day
C. using an antiseptic mouth-rinse
D. flossing your teeth to remove food particles
Which of the following is a way to protect your eyes from damage?
A. Wearing protective eyewear when doing something that could create flying debris that could hit the eyes.
B. Only sharing makeup and eye care products with people who you know have good hygiene habits.
C. Flushing your eyes if something gets into them with soapy water.
D. Wearing sunglasses to prevent eye strain when indoors.
All of the following are early signs of hearing damage, except ____.
A. having difficulty hearing relatively soft sounds
B. having difficulty understanding speech during phone conversations
C. experiencing tinnitus after exposure to excessively loud sounds
D. losing the ability to hear suddenly
The average amount of sleep school-age children should get every night is ____ hours.
A. 12–16
B. 10–13
C. 9–12
D. 7–9
A short sleeper is someone who ____.
A. can function well on less sleep
B. needs to sleep less often than others
C. does not experience a sleep deficit
D. goes to sleep early and wakes up early
All of the following are part of the circadian rhythms controlled by the body’s master biological “clock,” except ____.
A. sleep-wake cycle
B. dream cycles
C. hormone (melatonin)levels
D. brain wave activity
Which of the following do researchers believe dreams help people do?
A. Regulate their moods.
B. Forget information.
C. Cause conflicts.
____ is a disorder that results in a person being unable to fall asleep until very late at night and naturally not waking up until much later in the morning. Teens are commonly experiencing this.
A. Delayed sleep phase syndrome
B. Insomnia
C. Parasomnia
D. Sleep apnea
All of the following are common parasomnia disorders, except ____.
A. sleepwalking
B. restless leg syndrome
C. sleep apnea
D. teeth grinding
The stage of sleep where you are falling asleep.
A. Stage 2
B. Stage 3
D. Stage 1
C. Stage 4
All of the following are snacks that contain tryptophan, which can help you fall asleep at night, except ____.
A. turkey sandwich
B. banana
C. chocolate
D. kiwi
Which of the following is a technique you should use to create a comfortable environment for sleeping?
A. Create a small space on your bed where you cannot toss or turn.
B. Reduce the room’s temperature so it isn't too warm.
C. Listen to loud music to drown out other noise.
D. Keep a light on to mimic the moon.
All of the following are examples of how to control exposure to light in order to regulate your sleep schedule, EXCEPT ____.
A. using a night-light in the bathroom to avoid turning on a light in the middle of the night
B. keeping the curtains and blinds closed during the day to reduce the amount of light
C. eating lunch outside or going for a walk in the late afternoon
D. minimizing the time you spend in front of the television or computer screen at the end of the day
What is a way that you can care for your ears?
Ear drops
Wear ear protection (ear plugs)
Wear sunscreen
Be careful around hazard zones.