Glencoe Health Final Exam Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
the _____ is the outer layer of the skin -
correct answer ✅epidermis
_____ is produced in the sebaceous glands -
correct answer ✅oily secretion
_______ is a pigment in the skin -
correct answer ✅Melanin
An oily secretion produced by the sebum is produced by the
__________ -
correct answer ✅sebaceous glands
_______ cools the skin -
correct answer ✅sweat
What is the order of the structure of this skin, from inner body to
the outer body -
correct answer ✅subcutaneous layer, dermis, epidermis
_______ is a high risk from overexposure to UV radiation -
correct answer ✅skin cancer
,Glencoe Health Final Exam Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
DESCRIBE: Why should you avoid exposure to the sun between
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m? -
correct answer ✅that's when the UV's are most intense
IDENTIFY: List some steps you can take to treat acne? -
correct answer ✅-wash face
- don't touch face
-call doctor
EXPLAIN: How does your balanced diet help you have healthy hair?
-
correct answer ✅vitamins & nutrients are good for hair and stress
makes hair brittle and fall out
ANALYZE: What features make a mole on your skin suspicious?
What should you do if you have a suspicious mole? -
correct answer ✅discolored, asymmetry, jagged edges, and size
Compare & Contrast: What are the similarities & differences
between moles and warts? -
,Glencoe Health Final Exam Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅warts can spread and are a virus, while moles are
just a spot of extra melanin
The _______is the area immediately around the teeth -
correct answer ✅periodontium
The part of the tooth that contains the blood vessels and nerves of
the tooth is called_______. -
correct answer ✅pulp
The combination of bacteria and other particles that adhere to the
outside of a tooth is called the ________. -
correct answer ✅plaque
When an inflammation of the periodontal structure occurs, you
have (a)__________ -
correct answer ✅periodontal disease
What component of plaque works on sugars to create acids that
cause cavities? -
correct answer ✅bacteria
, Glencoe Health Final Exam Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which minerals are most important for healthy teeth? -
correct answer ✅phosphorus & calcium
What is malocclusion? -
correct answer ✅a misalignment of the upper and lower teeth, or
a ¨bad bite¨ caused by crowded or extra teeth.
What part of the tooth is the connective layer between the enamel
and the pulp? -
correct answer ✅Dentin
DESCRIBE: What are the two functions of the teeth? -
correct answer ✅to break down food, & form the mouth
IDENTIFY: Why is flossing as important as brushing? -
correct answer ✅more food can get in the gums, and a toothbrush
usually just removes the bacteria which will lead to cavity build-up
INFER: Why should you brush your tongue when you brush your
teeth? -
correct answer ✅remove plaque, which can cause bad breath and
encourage bacteria growth.
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
the _____ is the outer layer of the skin -
correct answer ✅epidermis
_____ is produced in the sebaceous glands -
correct answer ✅oily secretion
_______ is a pigment in the skin -
correct answer ✅Melanin
An oily secretion produced by the sebum is produced by the
__________ -
correct answer ✅sebaceous glands
_______ cools the skin -
correct answer ✅sweat
What is the order of the structure of this skin, from inner body to
the outer body -
correct answer ✅subcutaneous layer, dermis, epidermis
_______ is a high risk from overexposure to UV radiation -
correct answer ✅skin cancer
,Glencoe Health Final Exam Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
DESCRIBE: Why should you avoid exposure to the sun between
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m? -
correct answer ✅that's when the UV's are most intense
IDENTIFY: List some steps you can take to treat acne? -
correct answer ✅-wash face
- don't touch face
-call doctor
EXPLAIN: How does your balanced diet help you have healthy hair?
-
correct answer ✅vitamins & nutrients are good for hair and stress
makes hair brittle and fall out
ANALYZE: What features make a mole on your skin suspicious?
What should you do if you have a suspicious mole? -
correct answer ✅discolored, asymmetry, jagged edges, and size
Compare & Contrast: What are the similarities & differences
between moles and warts? -
,Glencoe Health Final Exam Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅warts can spread and are a virus, while moles are
just a spot of extra melanin
The _______is the area immediately around the teeth -
correct answer ✅periodontium
The part of the tooth that contains the blood vessels and nerves of
the tooth is called_______. -
correct answer ✅pulp
The combination of bacteria and other particles that adhere to the
outside of a tooth is called the ________. -
correct answer ✅plaque
When an inflammation of the periodontal structure occurs, you
have (a)__________ -
correct answer ✅periodontal disease
What component of plaque works on sugars to create acids that
cause cavities? -
correct answer ✅bacteria
, Glencoe Health Final Exam Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which minerals are most important for healthy teeth? -
correct answer ✅phosphorus & calcium
What is malocclusion? -
correct answer ✅a misalignment of the upper and lower teeth, or
a ¨bad bite¨ caused by crowded or extra teeth.
What part of the tooth is the connective layer between the enamel
and the pulp? -
correct answer ✅Dentin
DESCRIBE: What are the two functions of the teeth? -
correct answer ✅to break down food, & form the mouth
IDENTIFY: Why is flossing as important as brushing? -
correct answer ✅more food can get in the gums, and a toothbrush
usually just removes the bacteria which will lead to cavity build-up
INFER: Why should you brush your tongue when you brush your
teeth? -
correct answer ✅remove plaque, which can cause bad breath and
encourage bacteria growth.
