First Term Revision Health Education SS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Week 12: Revision of All Topics Covered with Review Questions

Subject: Health Education
Class: SS1
Term: First Term

This revision covers all the topics previously taught during the first term, with necessary review questions designed to reinforce key concepts. The questions are simplified for better understanding and accessibility.

Part A: Review and Revision – 20 FAQ with Answers

1. What is health?
   Health is the state of being free from illness or injury. It also involves physical, mental, and social well-being.
2. What is health education?
   Health education teaches people how to take care of their health and make healthy choices.
3. What are factors that influence physical health?
   Factors include diet, exercise, heredity, environment, and sleep.
4. What is the difference between health and health education?
   Health is the overall well-being of the body, while health education teaches people how to stay healthy.
5. Why is exercise important?
   Exercise helps keep the body fit, improves heart health, and reduces stress.
6. What is the skeletal system?
   The skeletal system is made up of bones that support and protect the body.
7. What is the function of muscles in the body?
   Muscles help in movement, maintaining posture, and supporting joints.
8. What are cells?
   Cells are the smallest units of life that make up all living organisms.
9. What is nutrition?
   Nutrition is the process of taking in food and using it to fuel the body.
10. What is the role of the immune system?
    The immune system protects the body from harmful bacteria and viruses.
11. What are the major bones in the human body?
    The major bones include the skull, ribs, spine, and femur.
12. What are nutrients?
    Nutrients are substances in food that the body needs to grow, repair, and function properly.
13. What is wellness?
    Wellness is the overall state of health, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
14. Why is hydration important for health?
    Water is essential for digestion, temperature regulation, and removing waste from the body.
15. What are the types of muscles in the body?
    The types are skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles.
16. What is hygiene?
    Hygiene refers to practices that keep the body clean and prevent illness.
17. What is physical exercise?
    Physical exercise is any movement that helps improve fitness, such as walking, running, or swimming.
18. Why is sleep important for health?
    Sleep helps the body recover, boosts the immune system, and keeps the brain healthy.
19. What are vitamins?
    Vitamins are nutrients needed in small amounts for various body functions.
20. What is the digestive system?
    The digestive system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients for the body.

Part B: Objective Questions – 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. ________ is the process by which food is broken down in the body.
   • a) Digestion
   • b) Respiration
   • c) Circulation
   • d) Metabolism
     Answer: a) Digestion
2. ________ is the tissue responsible for conducting electrical impulses in the body.
   • a) Nervous tissue
   • b) Muscle tissue
   • c) Connective tissue
   • d) Epithelial tissue
     Answer: a) Nervous tissue
3. ________ bones protect the brain and other vital organs.
   • a) Skull
   • b) Spine
   • c) Femur
   • d) Ribs
     Answer: a) Skull
4. The ________ system helps with breathing and gas exchange.
   • a) Circulatory
   • b) Respiratory
   • c) Nervous
   • d) Muscular
     Answer: b) Respiratory
5. ________ is the process of cell division that produces identical cells.
   • a) Mitosis
   • b) Meiosis
   • c) Metabolism
   • d) Osmosis
     Answer: a) Mitosis
6. ________ helps in the absorption of food and nutrients.
   • a) Stomach
   • b) Small intestine
   • c) Large intestine
   • d) Liver
     Answer: b) Small intestine
7. ________ is a type of exercise that improves muscle strength.
   • a) Aerobic exercise
   • b) Flexibility exercise
   • c) Strength training
   • d) Balance training
     Answer: c) Strength training
8. ________ provides energy and supports cellular functions.
   • a) Proteins
   • b) Carbohydrates
   • c) Fats
   • d) Vitamins
     Answer: b) Carbohydrates
9. ________ protects the body by destroying harmful bacteria.
   • a) Immune system
   • b) Nervous system
   • c) Muscular system
   • d) Digestive system
     Answer: a) Immune system
10. ________ refers to the practice of keeping the body clean to avoid illness.

• a) Exercise
• b) Hygiene
• c) Diet
• d) Nutrition
  Answer: b) Hygiene

11. ________ is the condition where the body lacks enough essential nutrients.

• a) Overnutrition
• b) Undernutrition
• c) Hydration
• d) Dehydration
  Answer: b) Undernutrition

12. ________ is a type of muscle found in the heart.

• a) Skeletal muscle
• b) Cardiac muscle
• c) Smooth muscle
• d) Voluntary muscle
  Answer: b) Cardiac muscle

13. ________ is necessary for maintaining body temperature and keeping cells hydrated.

• a) Water
• b) Air
• c) Oxygen
• d) Food
  Answer: a) Water

14. ________ is the body’s ability to stay free from disease.

• a) Immunity
• b) Strength
• c) Fitness
• d) Endurance
  Answer: a) Immunity

15. ________ is important for growth, repair, and maintaining the body’s tissues.

• a) Carbohydrates
• b) Proteins
• c) Vitamins
• d) Fats
  Answer: b) Proteins

16. The ________ system transports oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

• a) Respiratory
• b) Nervous
• c) Circulatory
• d) Excretory
  Answer: c) Circulatory

17. ________ exercise improves heart and lung health.

• a) Strength training
• b) Aerobic exercise
• c) Stretching
• d) Flexibility
  Answer: b) Aerobic exercise

18. ________ helps in protecting the body from harmful organisms.

• a) Skin
• b) Hair
• c) Nails
• d) Blood
  Answer: a) Skin

19. ________ helps the body break down food for energy and nutrients.

• a) Nervous system
• b) Digestive system
• c) Muscular system
• d) Circulatory system
  Answer: b) Digestive system

20. ________ are important for the body’s ability to fight off infections.

• a) Vitamins
• b) Proteins
• c) Antibodies
• d) Carbohydrates
  Answer: c) Antibodies

Part C: Theory Questions – 20 Short Answer Questions

1. What is health and why is it important?
2. How does exercise affect your heart?
3. Describe the role of the skeletal system.
4. What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?
5. Explain the process of digestion.
6. What are the functions of red blood cells?
7. How does nutrition impact your overall health?
8. What is immunity and how does it work?
9. List three types of exercises and explain their benefits.
10. Why is it important to stay hydrated?
11. What are vitamins, and what role do they play in the body?
12. What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
13. Why is sleep important for health?
14. How can you prevent injuries during physical activities?
15. Describe the function of the digestive system.
16. What is the relationship between physical exercise and mental health?
17. Why should we practice good hygiene?
18. How do muscles help in movement?
19. What is wellness, and how can you achieve it?
20. How does a balanced diet contribute to health?

Part D: True or False Questions – 20 Statements

1. Exercise helps to strengthen bones and muscles. (True)
2. The immune system is responsible for digestion. (False)
3. Water is the body’s main source of energy. (False)
4. The skeletal system helps protect internal organs. (True)
5. Vitamins are used by the body for energy. (False)
6. Hygiene is only important for looking good. (False)
7. Proteins are necessary for muscle repair. (True)
8. The nervous system controls voluntary and involuntary actions. (True)
9. The muscular system is responsible for the heart’s pumping action. (True)
10. The circulatory system helps carry oxygen to the body’s cells. (True)
11. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of protein. (False)
12. The lungs help the body get rid of carbon dioxide. (True)
13. Physical exercise can reduce stress. (True)
14. The digestive system only absorbs food, not water. (False)
15. The heart is part of the digestive system. (False)
16. All fats are bad for health. (False)
17. Cells in the body divide through mitosis. (True)
18. Physical activity is not important for mental health. (False)
19. The skin is the largest organ in the human body. (True)
20. Malnutrition can cause long-term health problems. (True)

Part E: Fill in the Gaps Questions – 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions without Options

1. ________ is the process of obtaining energy from food.
2. The ________ system helps the body fight infections.
3. ________ is essential for muscle contraction and nerve function.
4. The ________ system includes the brain and spinal cord.
5. ________ is the nutrient that provides the body with quick energy.
6. The ________ system controls breathing and gas exchange.
7. ________ is necessary for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
8. ________ helps in transporting oxygen throughout the body.
9. The ________ system is responsible for producing hormones.
10. ________ are the building blocks of body tissues.
11. The ________ system helps in the removal of waste from the body.
12. ________ is the process by which the body removes waste products.
13. ________ is a type of muscle found in the heart.
14. ________ muscles are under voluntary control.
15. The ________ is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients.
16. ________ protects the body from harmful organisms.
17. ________ helps in regulating body temperature.
18. ________ is important for maintaining good mental health.
19. ________ are essential for the repair and growth of body tissues.
20. ________ is needed to protect organs and regulate temperature.

This revision provides a comprehensive review of all topics covered this term.