| 1. People should use medicine only if | |
| a) | they are unhappy. | b) | they are tired. | c) | they really need them. |
| 2. The blood carries | |
| a) | food to the stomach. | b) | messages to the brain. | c) | oxygen to the cells. |
| 3. A gas in the air that the body needs is | |
| a) | nutrients. | b) | carbon dioxide. | c) | oxygen. |
| 4. One job of primary teeth is to | |
| a) | hold space open for the first set of teeth to come in. | b) | hold space open for the second set of teeth to come in. | c) | send messages to the brain. |
| 5. Teeth that should last for life are | |
| a) | primary teeth. | b) | first teeth. | c) | permanent teeth. |
| 6. Teeth and gums can be harmed by | |
| a) | plaque. | b) | nutrients. | c) | toothpaste. |
| 7. A hole in a tooth caused by acid is | |
| a) | a cavity. | b) | plaque. | c) | a crown. |
| 8. Brushing and flossing the teeth can help prevent | |
| a) | nerves. | b) | enamel. | c) | cavities. |
| 9. One way to help prevent cavities is to | |
| a) | brush once a week. | b) | eat less sweet,sticky foods. | c) | chew gum. |
| 10. Which of the following people cleans and X-rays your teeth and helps the dentist | |
| a) | a dental hygienist. | b) | a doctor. | c) | a nurse. |
| 11. A good toothbrush is the right | |
| a) | size. | b) | color. | c) | brand. |
| 12. To give medicine safely,a person should always | |
| a) | get a clean glass. | b) | wash their hands. | c) | read the directions first. |
| 13. Dental floss is used to clean | |
| a) | the bottoms of teeth. | b) | between teeth. | c) | the tops of teeth. |
| 14. A dental hygienist can | |
| a) | fill cavities. | b) | sell toothpaste. | c) | clean teeth. |
| 15. Always look for the ADA seal when choosing | |
| a) | shampoo. | b) | soap. | c) | toothpaste. |
| 16. The body is made up of many different kinds of | |
| a) | cells. | b) | germs. | c) | exercises. |
| 17. When many cells of the same kind are grouped together,they make up | |
| a) | saliva. | b) | vitamins. | c) | tissue. |
| 18. People can buy prescription medicines only if they have orders from a | |
| a) | doctor. | b) | nurse. | c) | pharmacist assistant. |
| 19. Two kinds of germs are | |
| a) | measles and mumps. | b) | bacteria and viruses. | c) | strep throat and tuberculosis. |
| 20. When you breath out your body gets rid of | |
| a) | nutrients. | b) | carbon dioxide. | c) | cells. |
| 21. Food is changed into a thin liquid in the | |
| a) | small intestine. | b) | large intestine. | c) | stomach. |
| 22. The body grows because most of its cells make more | |
| a) | oxygen. | b) | cells. | c) | organs. |
| 23. Muscles are attached to | |
| a) | bones. | b) | teeth. | c) | nutrients. |
| 24. Some bones help | |
| a) | protect parts of the body. | b) | digest food. | c) | send messages. |
| 25. People should use medicine only if | |
| a) | they are unhappy. | b) | they are tired. | c) | they really need them. |