NC HEALTH SCIENCE 1 QUESTIONS AND
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Exercising for prolong periods without adequate rest would cause a(n):
A. buildup of lactic acid.
B. increase in blood sugar.
C. increases atrophy.
D. loss of minerals in bon - correct answerA. buildup of lactic acid.
2. Regular exercise and training will:
A. cause lactic acid.
B. improve muscle tone.
C. antagonize circulation.
D. reduce muscle efficiency. - correct answerB. improve muscle tone.
3. Joe lifts weights daily. He has a bulging through a weak abdominal muscle. What is
his diagnosis?
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A. Fibromyalgia
B. Hernia
C. Muscular Dystrophy
D. Tendonitis - correct answerB. Hernia
4. When Joe flexes his bicep, what characteristic of muscles describes what is
happening to his bicep?
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RBT:
A. Contractibility
B. Elasticity
C. Excitability
D. Extensibility - correct answerA. Contractibility
5. Cory stretches every night after running. What is his desired outcome?
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,RBT:
A. Atrophy
B. Contractibility
C. Extensibility
D. Hypertrophy - correct answerC. Extensibility
6. Eating a diet high in calcium will improve the health of your bones, teeth, and nervous
system as well as:
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RBT:
A. aid in blood clotting.
B. heal damaged tissue.
C. produce energy.
D. promote growth. - correct answerA. aid in blood clotting.
7. Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea
after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate a diagnosis of:
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RBT:
A. cholelithiasis.
B. gastroenteritis.
C. gastroesophageal reflux.
D. hepatitis C. - correct answerA. cholelithiasis.
8. Ashely experienced pain and burning in the epigastric region when she lays flat in
bed. This condition improves when she raises the head of her bed. She has:
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RBT:
A. cholelithiasis.
B. gastroenteritis.
C. gastroesophageal reflux.
D. hepatitis B. - correct answerC. gastroesophageal reflux.
9. The spread of which disorder characterized by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea could
be prevented by practicing good handwashing?
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RBT:
A. Cholecyctitis
B. Gastroenteritis
C. Inflammatory bowel disease
, D. Hepatitis C - correct answerB. Gastroenteritis
10. Runners who eat pancakes and pasta before a race choose these foods because
these foods provide extra:
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RBT:
A. energy.
B. folic acid.
C. iron.
D. protein. - correct answerA. energy.
The skin condition that is also classified as a sexually transmitted infection is:
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RBT:
A. acne vulgaris.
B. athlete's foot.
C. herpes simplex.
D. plantar warts - correct answerC. herpes simplex.
Skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or exposure to
chemicals are classified as:
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RBT:
A. acne.
B. athlete's foot.
C. dermatitis.
D. herpes simplex. - correct answerC. dermatitis.
The evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system?
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RBT:
A. Production of vitamin D
B. Protection from the sun
C. Regulation of body temperature
D. Sensory perceptio - correct answerC. Regulation of body temperature
Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading
to which integumentary system disorder?
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RBT:
100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2026
Exercising for prolong periods without adequate rest would cause a(n):
A. buildup of lactic acid.
B. increase in blood sugar.
C. increases atrophy.
D. loss of minerals in bon - correct answerA. buildup of lactic acid.
2. Regular exercise and training will:
A. cause lactic acid.
B. improve muscle tone.
C. antagonize circulation.
D. reduce muscle efficiency. - correct answerB. improve muscle tone.
3. Joe lifts weights daily. He has a bulging through a weak abdominal muscle. What is
his diagnosis?
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.01
RBT:
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Hernia
C. Muscular Dystrophy
D. Tendonitis - correct answerB. Hernia
4. When Joe flexes his bicep, what characteristic of muscles describes what is
happening to his bicep?
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.01
RBT:
A. Contractibility
B. Elasticity
C. Excitability
D. Extensibility - correct answerA. Contractibility
5. Cory stretches every night after running. What is his desired outcome?
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.01
,RBT:
A. Atrophy
B. Contractibility
C. Extensibility
D. Hypertrophy - correct answerC. Extensibility
6. Eating a diet high in calcium will improve the health of your bones, teeth, and nervous
system as well as:
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.02
RBT:
A. aid in blood clotting.
B. heal damaged tissue.
C. produce energy.
D. promote growth. - correct answerA. aid in blood clotting.
7. Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea
after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate a diagnosis of:
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.02
RBT:
A. cholelithiasis.
B. gastroenteritis.
C. gastroesophageal reflux.
D. hepatitis C. - correct answerA. cholelithiasis.
8. Ashely experienced pain and burning in the epigastric region when she lays flat in
bed. This condition improves when she raises the head of her bed. She has:
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.02
RBT:
A. cholelithiasis.
B. gastroenteritis.
C. gastroesophageal reflux.
D. hepatitis B. - correct answerC. gastroesophageal reflux.
9. The spread of which disorder characterized by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea could
be prevented by practicing good handwashing?
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.02
RBT:
A. Cholecyctitis
B. Gastroenteritis
C. Inflammatory bowel disease
, D. Hepatitis C - correct answerB. Gastroenteritis
10. Runners who eat pancakes and pasta before a race choose these foods because
these foods provide extra:
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.02
RBT:
A. energy.
B. folic acid.
C. iron.
D. protein. - correct answerA. energy.
The skin condition that is also classified as a sexually transmitted infection is:
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.03
RBT:
A. acne vulgaris.
B. athlete's foot.
C. herpes simplex.
D. plantar warts - correct answerC. herpes simplex.
Skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or exposure to
chemicals are classified as:
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.03
RBT:
A. acne.
B. athlete's foot.
C. dermatitis.
D. herpes simplex. - correct answerC. dermatitis.
The evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system?
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.03
RBT:
A. Production of vitamin D
B. Protection from the sun
C. Regulation of body temperature
D. Sensory perceptio - correct answerC. Regulation of body temperature
Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading
to which integumentary system disorder?
NCCTE.9_12.HS.HU40.03
RBT:
