MOCA - Health Practice UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following types of food are the best sources of antioxidants such as selenium
and vitamins C &E? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Dark green veggies and orange, red and
yellow fruits and veggies
Since the 1980s, studies of U.S. children and adolescents have revealed that up to half
participate only minimally in physical activity and some do not participate at all. Among
these youths, this trend has led directly to a significant increase in the: - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔presence of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Which of the statements accurately describes how the nervous system works? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Sensory receptors detect messages and create signals that cause the body to
respond
The excretory system includes which of the following organs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔kidney, ureter, bladder
When prolonged moderate-to-vigorous physical activity disrupts the the body's electrolyte
balance and increases the osmotic pressure of of blood plasma, the brain triggers: -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔the thirst sensation
The physical growth and development that occurs during adolescence is most directly
affected by changes in the: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔types of chemicals secreted by the
endocrine gland
Students who are 8-12 years old would most likely have the greatest difficulty with which of
the following cognitive tasks? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔thinking in terms of abstract
concepts and principles
A high school senior's mother suddenly becomes very ill, and the student's father is unable to
take time off from work to take care of her. The parents ask the student to postpone college
for a year to help to care for the mother, and the student agrees. This scenario best illustrates
, the student's successful achievement of which of the following developmental milestones? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔assuming increasing levels of responsibility
Jaundice, inflammation of the liver, fever and darkening of the urine are key symptoms of
which of the following diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Hepatitis
The primary mode of transportation of Lyme disease is: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a deer
tick bite
In which of the following ways does smoking increase the risk of stroke - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Smoking raises blood pressure, which increases the stress on blood vessel
walls, making them more likely to burst
Which of the following conditions would most likely exacerbate the adverse effects of sickle-
cell anemia in children who have the disease - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔contracting viral
and bacterial infections such as colds, the flu, and strep throat
Which of the following strategies is widely recommended for reducing the risk of colon and
rectal cancers? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔consuming large amounts of plant-origin foods
Which of the following outcomes are key personal wellness benefits typically derived from
being physically active - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔improved productivity and enhanced
self-esteem
According to personal consensus among infectious disease experts, the emergence of drug -
resistant bacteria is mainly a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔the indiscriminate,
inappropriate, and prolonged use of particular classes of antibiotics.
Which of the following statements best describes how vaccines work to control the spread of
various illnesses and diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A similar but less dangerous
version of the disease antigen stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies
Which of the following functions is carried out by dietary fat? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔providing the body with a source of energy at rest and enabling vitamin support
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following types of food are the best sources of antioxidants such as selenium
and vitamins C &E? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Dark green veggies and orange, red and
yellow fruits and veggies
Since the 1980s, studies of U.S. children and adolescents have revealed that up to half
participate only minimally in physical activity and some do not participate at all. Among
these youths, this trend has led directly to a significant increase in the: - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔presence of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Which of the statements accurately describes how the nervous system works? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Sensory receptors detect messages and create signals that cause the body to
respond
The excretory system includes which of the following organs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔kidney, ureter, bladder
When prolonged moderate-to-vigorous physical activity disrupts the the body's electrolyte
balance and increases the osmotic pressure of of blood plasma, the brain triggers: -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔the thirst sensation
The physical growth and development that occurs during adolescence is most directly
affected by changes in the: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔types of chemicals secreted by the
endocrine gland
Students who are 8-12 years old would most likely have the greatest difficulty with which of
the following cognitive tasks? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔thinking in terms of abstract
concepts and principles
A high school senior's mother suddenly becomes very ill, and the student's father is unable to
take time off from work to take care of her. The parents ask the student to postpone college
for a year to help to care for the mother, and the student agrees. This scenario best illustrates
, the student's successful achievement of which of the following developmental milestones? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔assuming increasing levels of responsibility
Jaundice, inflammation of the liver, fever and darkening of the urine are key symptoms of
which of the following diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Hepatitis
The primary mode of transportation of Lyme disease is: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a deer
tick bite
In which of the following ways does smoking increase the risk of stroke - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Smoking raises blood pressure, which increases the stress on blood vessel
walls, making them more likely to burst
Which of the following conditions would most likely exacerbate the adverse effects of sickle-
cell anemia in children who have the disease - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔contracting viral
and bacterial infections such as colds, the flu, and strep throat
Which of the following strategies is widely recommended for reducing the risk of colon and
rectal cancers? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔consuming large amounts of plant-origin foods
Which of the following outcomes are key personal wellness benefits typically derived from
being physically active - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔improved productivity and enhanced
self-esteem
According to personal consensus among infectious disease experts, the emergence of drug -
resistant bacteria is mainly a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔the indiscriminate,
inappropriate, and prolonged use of particular classes of antibiotics.
Which of the following statements best describes how vaccines work to control the spread of
various illnesses and diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A similar but less dangerous
version of the disease antigen stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies
Which of the following functions is carried out by dietary fat? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔providing the body with a source of energy at rest and enabling vitamin support
