TExES Health EC-12 (257)

1. Question 1 · Health and Wellness

   The primary function of the circulatory system is to:
   • A.Produce hormones
   • B.Digest food and absorb nutrients
   • C.Transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products
   • D.Regulate body temperature through sweat
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   Answer: C. Transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products

   The circulatory system transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body via blood vessels and the heart. This system supports cellular function and maintains homeostasis.

2. Question 2 · Health and Wellness

   Human development occurs through stages including:
   • A.Childhood, adulthood, and retirement
   • B.Childhood and adulthood only
   • C.Birth, education, career
   • D.Infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood
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   Answer: D. Infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood

   Human development progresses through predictable stages including infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

3. Question 3 · Health Skills for Reducing Risks

   Which disease type spreads from person to person through pathogens?
   • A.Genetic disease
   • B.Chronic disease
   • C.Nutritional deficiency
   • D.Communicable disease
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   Answer: D. Communicable disease

   Communicable diseases are transmitted through bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens between individuals.

4. Question 4 · Health Literacy and Health Education

   A coordinated school health program aims to:
   • A.Focus only on physical education
   • B.Support student health and academic success
   • C.Eliminate health education classes
   • D.Replace community health services
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   Answer: B. Support student health and academic success

   Coordinated school health programs integrate multiple services to improve student health and learning outcomes.

5. Question 5 · Educating All Learners and Professional Practice

   Differentiated instruction primarily focuses on:
   • A.Adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs
   • B.Teaching all students the same way
   • C.Eliminating group activities
   • D.Increasing lecture time
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   Answer: A. Adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs

   Differentiated instruction modifies content, process, or learning activities to support diverse learners.

6. Question 6 · Health and Wellness

   Which body system is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells?
   • A.Respiratory system
   • B.Digestive system
   • C.Circulatory system
   • D.Skeletal system
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   Answer: C. Circulatory system

   The circulatory system moves blood through the body, delivering oxygen, nutrients, and hormones while removing waste products.

7. Question 7 · Health and Wellness

   Human growth refers to:
   • A.Emotional maturity
   • B.Increase in body size and physical development
   • C.Intellectual ability
   • D.Social interactions
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   Answer: B. Increase in body size and physical development

   Growth involves physical changes such as increased height and weight.

8. Question 8 · Health Skills for Reducing Risks

   Which disease is caused by bacteria and spreads through respiratory droplets?
   • A.Diabetes
   • B.Tuberculosis
   • C.Asthma
   • D.Arthritis
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   Answer: B. Tuberculosis

   Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

9. Question 9 · Health Literacy and Health Education

   The goal of coordinated school health programs is to:
   • A.Replace community health services
   • B.Improve both student health and academic performance
   • C.Focus only on physical education
   • D.Eliminate health education classes
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   Answer: B. Improve both student health and academic performance

   Coordinated school health programs integrate health education, nutrition, counseling, and physical activity to support learning and well-being.

10. Question 10 · Educating All Learners and Professional Practice

    Differentiated instruction involves:
    • A.Adjusting instruction to address diverse learning needs
    • B.Teaching every student using identical methods
    • C.Eliminating collaborative learning
    • D.Increasing lecture-based instruction
    Show answer and explanation

    Answer: A. Adjusting instruction to address diverse learning needs

    Differentiation adapts content, instruction, and assessment methods to support varied student abilities.

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