Noise pollution is the disturbing noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
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False
Noise-induced hearing loss can only be caused by outside noise.
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False
Because cocaine tends to increase appetite, chronic users can become obese as well.
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False
Human activity is not the only cause of air pollution.
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False
Consuming fewer calories is not the only proven weight loss method.
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False
Global warming is the observed century-scale rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system and its related effects.
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Binge drinking means drinking so much within about 2 hours that blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels reach 0.10g/dL.
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False
Environmental health is focused on the natural and built environments for the benefit of human health.
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False
Cancer can start in various parts of the body, not just the central nervous system.
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False
Which of the following refers to trans fats?
unsaturated fats that are partially hydrogenated
fats that are neither saturated nor unsaturated
saturated fats converted to unsaturated
fats high in omega 3
Genetic influences are not always easy to explain and identification of the genes is not easily achieved through studies.
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False
When someone smokes marijuana, THC rapidly passes from the lungs into the bloodstream, which carries the chemical to the brain and other organs throughout the body.
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False
According to Figure 1 from the chapter, Obesity rates in America have risen dramatically since 1980.
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False
Cocaine is a strong central nervous system stimulant that increases levels of dopamine.
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False
High cholesterol can be treated with diet, weight management, and physical activity.
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False
Taking even small amounts of methamphetamine can result in many of the same physical effects as those of other stimulants, such as cocaine or amphetamines, including increased wakefulness, increased physical activity, decreased appetite, increased respiration, rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and hyperthermia.
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False
Alcohol is not a nutrient that carries only 7 calories per gram.
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False