Grade 12 Health & Wellness Worksheet
This worksheet covers key concepts in Grade 12 Health and Wellness, including cardiovascular health, mental health, and nutrition.
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Grade 12 Health & Wellness
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Please read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet assesses your understanding of key health and wellness concepts.
1. Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
High blood pressure
Family history
Sedentary lifestyle
Obesity
2. What is the primary function of the atria in the human heart?
Pumping blood to the lungs
Receiving blood from the body and lungs
Distributing blood to the rest of the body
Filtering waste products from the blood
3. The body's response to demands placed upon it is known as .
4. A prolonged state of physiological and psychological arousal in response to chronic stressors is called .
5. Explain the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients, providing two examples of each.
6. Regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
True
False
7. Sleep deprivation has no impact on cognitive function or emotional regulation.
True
False
Match each health term on the left with its correct definition on the right.
8. Homeostasis
a. The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions.
9. Resilience
b. The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
10. Metabolism
c. The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.