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Review Sheet
Final Exam
Health 27
Fall 2010
Barresi
Drugs
Be able to name each class of drugs (e.g., narcotics, stimulants, etc.) give examples from each group and describe the effect of each group on the central nervous system.
What causes physical addiction (in terms of how the brain makes neurotransmitter and psychoactive drugs cause rises and falls in them.)
Distinguish physical from psychological addiction.
Alcohol
Define oxidation and absorption. Where do the two occur? What is the difference between the two.
What factors affect the rate of absorption in the stomach?
What is BAC?
What is the legal limit for driving under the influence of alcohol?
Tobacco
Tobacco use causes more Heart Disease or more Lung Cancer in the USA? Which one?
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STDs
List the bacterial and viral STDs.
Which can be cured with antibiotics?
Which are most common?
What’s the difference between HIV and AIDS?
Why do hormonal methods of contraception offer no protection against STDs?
What is the chain of infection?
STD cause complications in women. What are they?
Sexuality
Define major parts of the male and female sexual anatomy.
Where is semen produced? Where is sperm produced?
Where does ovulation occur? Where does a fetus grow and develop?
Contraception
Give examples for each category:
Hormonal
Barrier
Chemical
Other
IUD
Natural Family Planning
Surgical or Permanent
How does each method work?
Rank the effectiveness of methods from most to least effective.
Erectile Dysfunction
Be able to list the “myths” we talked about in class.
What are some of the causes of ED?
What is the relationship of ED to cardiovascular disease?
How does Viagra work?
Project SURVIVE
Define rape
Define acquaintance rape
what is the “cycle of violence”
why do victims stay in abusive relationships?
