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9th Grade
10/16/2017

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Term
3 stages of birth
Definition
dilation
delivery
afterbirth
Term
A: Aim for Fitness
Definition
make goals for healthy weight and being physically active
Term
ABC's of good health
Definition

Aim for Fitness(be active)

Build a Healthy Base (eat healthy foods)

Choose Sensibly (limit unhealthy foods)

Term
Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Definition

Level 5 Reaching Potential: self-actualization (to improve oneself)

Level 4. Recognition: need to achieve and be recognized

Level 3. Belonging: need to love and be loved

Level2. Safety: need to be safe

level 1. Physical Needs: need to satisfy hunger, thirst, sleep etc.

Term
B: Build a Healthy Base
Definition
Make healthy food choices (fruits, whole grains, vegetables), refer to the food pyramid,
Term

BMI

Body Mass Index

Definition
a way to assess your body size, taking your height ad weight into account
Term
Benefits of good physical health
Definition
strengthens cardiovascular system, increases respiratory system efficiency, improves reaction time of nervous system, improves mental health, strengthens skeletal system
Term
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Definition
ratio that allows you to asses your body size in relation to your height and weight.
Term
C: Choose Sensibly
Definition
limit fat and cholesterol in diet, limit sugar intake, limit salt intake,
Term
Cataracts
Definition
cloudy lends, replace with artificial lens
Term
Clinical depression
Definition
feelings of sadness or hopelessness that last for more than 3 weeks and interfere with daily activities and interests
Term
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Definition
A: Aim for Fitness B: Build a Healthy Base C: Choose Sensibly
Term
Essential Pregnancy Nutrients
Definition
Folate, Iron Calcium for development of nerves blood and bones
Term
Food Pyramid groups
Definition
Grains, Fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat and fats/oils
Term
General anxiety disorder
Definition
a person feels anxious, fearful and upset most of the time for no specific reason
Term
H.E.L.P.
Definition

Healthful

Ethical

Legal

Parental Approval

 

steps to determine possible outcomes

Term
Health
Definition
a combination of physical, mental/emotional and social well-being
Term
Health Triangle
Definition
Physical, mental/emotional health, social health
Term
Healthy people 2010
Definition
a comprehensive, nationwide health promotion and disease prevention curriculum, created by the Department of Health and Human Services 
Term
Hemoglobin
Definition
oxygen carrying protein in blood
Term
Influences on Health
Definition
Heredity, physical environment, social environment, behavior, media, culture, attitude, technology
Term
Macular Degeneration
Definition
light sensitive macula in retina begins to malfunction, leading cause of vision loss for people over 60. No cure.
Term
Manic-Depressive disorder
Definition
when a person's moods shift dramatically from one emotional extreme to another
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
a variety of bacterial and lung infections that cause breathing difficulty due to filling lungs with liquid
Term
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Definition
a condition where a person who has experienced a traumatic event feels severe and long-lasting aftereffects
Term
STOP
Definition

Say no in a firm voice

Tell why not

Offer another idea

Promptly Leave

Term
The FITT formula for workouts
Definition
Frequency
Intensity
Time/Duration
Type
Term
Three C's of Healthy relationships
Definition
COmmunication, Cooperation, Compromise
Term
Wellness
Definition
an overall state of well-being, or total health
Term
What is the best indicator the physical fitness has improved?
Definition
a lower resting heart beat is achieved
Term
Why is a diet that severely restricts fat unhealthy?
Definition
Dietary fat is necessary to maintain normal body processes.
Term
a consequence of excessive body weight
Definition
deterioration of cartilage and bone at skeletal joints
Term
active listening
Definition
paying close attention to what someone is saying
Term
adoptive family
Definition
children are not related by birth to the parents
Term
adrenaline
Definition
emergency hormone, created by pituitary gland in response to stress
Term
aerobic exercise
Definition
any activity that uses large muscle groups, is rhythmic, lasts 10 minutes a for three times a day or 20 to 30 minutes at one time ex lifting weights, yoga
Term
aggravated assault
Definition
unlawful attack, often with a weapon, and having intent to hurt or kill
Term
amount of sleep an average teenager needs a night
Definition
8-10 hours
Term
anabolic steroids
Definition
synthetic compounds that cause muscle tissue to develop at an abnormally high rate
Term
anabolic steroids
Definition
synthetic substances that are similar to the male hormone testosterone
Term
anaerobic exercise
Definition
intense short bursts of energy where the muscles work so fast they don't use oxygen ex. sprint
Term
anorexia nervosa
Definition
an eating disorder in which a person has an intense fear of weight gain and starves him/herself
Term
anorexia nervosa
Definition
a disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation
Term
anxiety disorder
Definition
a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control, 4 million Americans have one
Term
apgar test
Definition
measures newborn's condition in 5 ways
1.appearance
2.pulse
3.grimace
4.activity
5.respiration
Term
appendicular skeleton
Definition
bones in the arms, legs, hips, hands and feet
Term
arthritis
Definition
inflammation of the joints
Term
axial skeleton
Definition
bones of the skull, sternum, ribs and vertebrae, protect and support major organs
Term
axon
Definition
threadlike structure that connects the neuron cell body to the dendrite nerve receptors, 1 per neuron, has a white coating of fatty material called myelin that insulates and speeds transmission of impulses
Term
battery
Definition
the use of physical force to control someone through the use of power
Term

binge eating

compulsive eating

Definition
an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food at one time
Term
biological age
Definition
how old you feel
Term
blended family
Definition
a family where one or both people have been married before
Term
body composition
Definition
the proportions of fat, bones and fluid that make up body weight
Term
body image
Definition
the way you see your body
Term
brain death
Definition
when the brain dies
Term
brain stem
Definition
connects brain stem to spinal cord, includes medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, and interbrain
Term
bulimia nervosa
Definition
an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then purges
Term
bulimia nervosa
Definition
a disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of over eating.
Term
bunion
Definition
a painful swelling of the bursa in the first joint of the big toe
Term
bursitis
Definition
when a bursa in a joint becomes inflamed
Term
calcium
Definition
building material for bones, found in dairy and leafy vegetables
Term
calorie
Definition
a unit of heat the measures the energy available in food
Term
carbohydrates
Definition
starches and sugars that provide energy
Term
cardiac muscle
Definition
striated, heart, never stops beating
Term
cartilage
Definition
allows joints to move easily, cushions bones and supports soft tissues such as those in the nose and ear
Term
cartilage
Definition
strong flexible material, found at joints and a cushion, also found in nose and ears
Term
central nervous system
Definition
brain and spinal cord
Term
cerebellum
Definition
2nd largest part of brain, located under the occipital lobe and has 2 hemispheres, coordinates skeletal muscle movement and balance/equilibrium
Term
cerebrum
Definition
largest most complex part of the brain, split into 2 hemispheres which each have 4 lobes for a total of 8.
Term
character
Definition
the way you think, feel and act
Term
character
Definition
the way you think feel and act
Term
characteristics of healthy relationships
Definition
honesty, respect, dependability, commitment,
Term
chill
Definition
refrigerate perishable foods to 40 F or less, frozen food should be kept at 0 F.
Term
cholesterol
Definition
a waxy substance used by the body to build cells and make other substances
Term
chromosomes
Definition
tiny structures in the nuclei that contain genes, 46 in humans
Term
chronological age
Definition
how old you are
Term
citizenship
Definition
the way you conduct yourself as a member of the community
Term
clean
Definition
clean all food, hands and surfaces before preparing food.
Term
clean, separate, cook, chill
Definition
4 steps to limiting spread of foodborne illness
Term
clinical death
Definition
when the body stops working
Term
clinical psychologist
Definition
counselor who diagnoses and treats emotional and behavioral disorders
Term
cluster suicides
Definition
a series of suicides occurring within a short period of time and involving several people in the same school or community
Term
communication barriers
Definition
prejudice, lack of trust, gender stereotyping, unrealistic expectations, image or identity issues
Term
communication styles
Definition
passive(give up), aggressive(bullying), assertive (direct but not hurtful)
Term
components of blood
Definition

51% plasma

red blood cells

white blood cells

platelets

Term
conditioning
Definition
training to get into shape
Term
conduct disorder
Definition
a pattern of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated, ie aggression, bullying
Term
cook
Definition
cook foods to safe temperatures, 160 F for beef, 170 for roasts and poultry and 145 F for fish
Term
cornea
Definition
transparent tissue that bends and focuses light before it enters the lens
Term
culture
Definition
beliefs, customs and traditions of a specific group of people
Term
cumulative risks
Definition
related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
Term
defense mechanism
Definition
strategies to cope with stress
ex denial, escape or fantasy, rationalization, projection, repression, identification, displacement, regression, compensation, sublimination
Term
dendrite
Definition
threadlike nerve ending receptacles, receives and sends impulses to the cell body
Term
dermis
Definition
inner, thicker layer of skin
Term
dermis
Definition
thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis, made up of connective tissue and contains blood vessels and nerves
Term
developmental assets, protective factors
Definition
conditions that shield individuals from negative exposure, ie positive identity, social competency, positive values and commitment to learning
Term
developmental task
Definition
an activity a child must be able to do to grow into an adult
Term
digestion
Definition
process the body uses to break food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the bloodstream
Term
digestive system
Definition

the group of organs that work to break down food

Mouth (crushing and grinding)

Stomach (chemical breakdown)

Small intestine (useful material extracted)

Colon (water extracted)

Term
dislocation
Definition
when the bone slips from its normal position in the joint
Term
distress
Definition
negative stress
Term
divisions of brain
Definition
cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem
Term
divisions of nervous system
Definition
central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
Term
electrolytes
Definition
minerals that help maintain body's fluid balance ex sodium, potassium and chloride
Term
elements of fitness
Definition

cardiovascular health

muscular health

muscular endurance

flexibility

body composition

Term
elements of fitness
Definition
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition
Term
elements of good emotional/mental health
Definition
positive self-esteem, sense of belonging, sense of purpose, positive outlook, autonomy
Term
embryo
Definition
implanted zygote
Term
epidermis
Definition
outer layer of skin, made up of dead and living cells
Term
epidermis
Definition
the outer, thinner layer of skin cells, made up of living and dead cells
Term
essential nutrients for healthy bones
Definition
calcium and phosphorus,vitamins A and D
Term
eustress
Definition
positive stress
Term
examples of mood disorders
Definition
clinical depression, bipolar depression, eating disorders,
Term
examples or anxiety disorders
Definition
phobia, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD
Term
excretion
Definition

the process the body uses to get rid of solid, liquid and gas wastes

Kidneys (filter blood produce urine)

Bladder (stores urine)

Urethra (urine passes through the urethra to leave the body)

colon (a storage tube for solid wastes, removes water)

Anus (bodily opening that solid wastes leaves the body through)

Term
extended family
Definition
one or more relatives lives with the nuclear or single parent family.
Term
family functions
Definition
primary support system, raising children
Term
fats
Definition
nutrients that supply energy, keep skin healthy and promote normal growth, are a type of lipid (a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water)
Term
fetus
Definition
embryo over 8 weeks
Term
fiber
Definition
plant material that the body cannot breakdown
Term
flat bones
Definition
ribs and skull bones, are thin and flat, protect organs
Term
flexors and extensors
Definition
skeletal muscle pair located at a joint, one pulls the other stretches
Term
fluoride
Definition
a substance that helps prevent tooth decay
Term
follicle
Definition
a small pocket in the skin that holds the hair root
Term
food allergy
Definition
when the body's immune system reacts to substances in foods.
Term
food allergy
Definition
when the body's immune system reacts to allergens in food
Term
foster family
Definition
one of the children are not birth children of the parents
Term
frequency
Definition
how often you work out
Term
frontal lobe
Definition
controls voluntary movements, motivation, mood, and aggression
Term
genes
Definition
small sections of chromosomes that control hereditary characteristics
Term
glaucoma
Definition
pressure in eye is too high, retina and optic nerve damaged
Term
grieving process
Definition
denial, emotional release, anger, bargaining, depression, remorse, acceptance, hope
Term
growth spurt clumsiness
Definition
caused because different parts of the musculoskeletal system are growing at different rates
Term
heat cramps
Definition
muscles spasms caused by loss of large amounts of salt and water through prespiration
Term
heat exhaustion
Definition
overheating the body, results in cold clammy skin and shock, may cause heat cramps
Term
heatstroke
Definition
body loses the ability to rid its of excessive heat through perspiration, causes hyperthermia or sudden rise in body temp
Term

how to treat injury

 

R.I.C.E.

Definition

Rest

Ice

Compression

Elevation

Term
hypochondria
Definition
a preoccupation with the body and a fear of being sick
Term
hypodermis
Definition
connects skin to bone and muscle, acts as cushion for organs and insulates body
Term
hypothalamus
Definition
nerve center of the brain and initiates physical changes associated with stress
Term
integumentary system
Definition
skin, hair, nails, sweat glands
Term
integumentary system
Definition
skin, protects body from damage, regulates temperature and prevents infection
Term
intensity
Definition
how hard you work out
Term
interneurons
Definition
within the brain and spinal cord, relay signals from sensory neurons to motor neurons
Term
irregular bones
Definition
vertebrae, their shape is different from other bones
Term
joint
Definition
where two bones meet
Term
leading cause of death of US adults
Definition
cardiovascular disease
Term
left hemisphere of cerebrum
Definition
controls muscular activity and receives sensory input from the right half of the body
Term
ligaments
Definition
strong cords of tissue that hold bones in place at the joints
Term
likely cause of stress related headaches
Definition
sustained contraction of muscles in neck and back of head
Term
lobes of cerebrum
Definition
frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe
Term
long bones
Definition
found in arms and legs, ends of the long bones are called epiphyses which form joints and connect with muscles, have yellow marrow and red marrow, red marrow produces red blood cells and white blood cells
Term
major depression
Definition
a medical condition requiring treatment, maybe caused by chemical imbalance or genetics
Term
maslow's hierarchy of needs
Definition
physical needs, safety, belonging, feeling recognized, reaching potential
Term
mental disorder
Definition
an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of a person 20 percent of Americans (54 mi
Term
mental/emotional health
Definition
ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions and deal with the challenges you meet in life.
Term
minerals
Definition
nutrients that strengthen bones and teeth, help keep blood healthy and keep the heart and other organs working properly (body cannot manufacture these)
Term
mood disorder
Definition
an illness that involves mood extremes that interfere with life
Term
motor neurons
Definition
carry impulses to glands and muscles
Term
muscle
Definition
a mass of fibers that expand and contract
Term
muscle cramp
Definition
sudden tightening of the muscle
Term
muscle strain
Definition
common muscle injury, caused by stretching or tearing of muscles
Term
muscular dystrophy
Definition
usually inherited, disease characterized by a gradual wasting away of skeletal muscles, muscles are replaced by fat
Term
myasthenia gravis
Definition
disease where muscles are weak and easily fatigued, usually affects eye muscles
Term
neuron
Definition
nerve cell, cannot replace themselves or heal damage,
Term
neuron cell body
Definition
has a nucleus, makes proteins for cell and uses energy for maintenance and growth of the neuron, shape can be round, diamond or star
Term
neurons
Definition
nerve cells, sensory, interneuron and motor
Term
nuclear family
Definition
parents and one or more children sharing a household
Term
nutrients
Definition
substances in foods that your body needs in order to grow, have energy and stay healthy
Term
objective
Definition
based on facts
Term
obsessive compulsive disorder
Definition
a person who has an unreasonable need to think or act in a certain way ( constantly washing hands)
Term
occipital lobe,
Definition
contains the sense of vision
Term
one consequence of increased stress
Definition
a higher susceptibility of colds and and other respiratory diseases
Term
ossification
Definition
when a baby's cartilage is replaced with bone cells
Term
osteomyelitius
Definition
inflammation of soft inner surface of bone
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
bones loose calcium and become weak
Term
overtraining
Definition
exercising too hard or too often without enough rest in between sessions
Term
parietal lobe
Definition
involved with sensory information ex temperature, touch and body position
Term
parts of neuron
Definition
cell body, dendrite, axon
Term
pathological fatigue
Definition
fatigue caused by overworking body's defenses for fighting disease
Term
peer pressure
Definition
positive or negative control or influence peers have over you
Term
peripheral nervous system
Definition
43 pairs of nerves that extend from the CNS, includes nerves and ganglia
Term
personality disorders
Definition
antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, passive aggressive personality disorder
Term
phosphorus
Definition
gives rigidity to bones, found in vegetables meat dairy and whole grains
Term
physical fatigue
Definition
when waste products such as lactic acid and CO2 build up and body needs rest to expel
Term
physical fitness
Definition
ability to carry out physical tasks
Term
plaque
Definition
a thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and contributes to tooth decay
Term
plasma
Definition
over 50% of blood by volume, yellowish fluid, watery portion of blood
Term
platelets
Definition
cells that prevent body's loss of blood(clots)
Term
predjudice
Definition
a negative feeling toward someone based on stereotypes
Term
primary benefit of flossing
Definition
removes plaque
Term
principles of effective fitness programs
Definition

overload (working the body harder)

progression ( increasing difficulty of overload)

specificity (targeting specific parts of the body)

Term
protein
Definition
nutrients used to repair body cells and tissues
Term
psychiatrist
Definition
a doctor specializing in mental, emotional and behavioral disorders
Term
psychological fatigue
Definition
fatigue caused by mental stress
Term
psychosomatic
Definition
when stress causes physical aliments
Term
pulmonary circulation
Definition
carries blood from the heart, through the lungs and back to the heart
Term
reactive stress
Definition
a response to a stressful event like death of a friend
Term
reason why adolescents join a gang or clique
Definition
satisfies the need to create an alternate identity
Term
refusal skills
Definition
ways to say no effectively
Term
refusal skills
Definition
ways to say no
1. the passive way (give in)
2. the agressive way(to fight, antisocial)
3. the assertive way (stand up for yourself in positive ways)
Term
rehydration
Definition
restoring body fluids, drink 16 ounces of fluid for every pound of body weight lost through sweat
Term
resiliency
Definition
ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment difficulty or crisis
Term
resting heart rate
Definition
number of times your heart beats in a minute when your body is at rest
Term
retina
Definition
light sensitive membrane on which images are cast by the cornea
Term
right hemisphere of cerebrum
Definition
controls muscular activity, receives sensory input from the left half of the body,
Term
saliva
Definition
digestive juice produced by the salivary glands in your mouth
Term
saturated fats
Definition
fats that are solid at room temperature
Term
schizophrenia
Definition
affects 1-2% of of the population, most frequently occurs between ages 15 and 35. severely disturbed, paranoid
Term
sclera
Definition
tough, white part of the eye
Term
scoliosis
Definition
curvature of the spine
Term
sebaceous glands
Definition
connected to hair follicles and produce oily sebum, prevent skin from absorbing too much water
Term
sebaceous glands
Definition
structures in the skin which secret oily sebum which keeps skin and hair from drying out
Term
sensory neurons
Definition
detect stimuli such as sounds, temperature, pain taste, smell, touch and balance
Term
separate
Definition
don't let raw meat come into contact with other food or food prep surfaces without cleaning.
Term
short bones
Definition
found in wrists and ankles, they are as broad as they are long, over half of the the body's bones are short bones
Term
single parent family
Definition
one parent lives with the children
Term
skeletal muscle
Definition
attached to bones and causes movement,
Term
skeletal system
Definition
allows movement of body, provides framework for the body, creates blood cels
Term
smooth muscle
Definition
unstriated, involuntary, function without conscious control, ex intestines and blood vessels
Term
social age
Definition
how old you act
Term
sprain
Definition
when tissue around the joint is twisted or receives too much pressure
Term
sprain
Definition
injury to ligament surrounding a joint
Term
stages of a workout session
Definition

warm-up

workout

cool down

Term
stereotype
Definition
an exaggerated or oversimplified about a group of people
Term
strategies for responding to emotions
Definition
analyze the emotion, consider whether the situation will matter in the future, relax and don't act until the strong emotion has passed, if the emotion persists get help, take an emotional inventory
Term
stress
Definition
the body's response to changes around you
Term
stress management
Definition
identifying sources of stress and learning how to handle them in ways that promote good mental and emotional health
Term
stress management skills
Definition
redirect energy, relax and laugh, keep positive attitude, seek support
Term
stressor
Definition
a stimulus that produces a stress response
Term
subjective
Definition
comes from a person's own views and beliefs, not necessarily from facts
Term
suicide
Definition
2nd leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15-19
Term
suicide
Definition
intentional taking of ones own life, 90 percent of people who kill themselves suffer from depression, have a mental disorder or are abusing alcohol or drugs
Term
sweat glands
Definition
secrete perspiration, temperature control,
Term
systemic circulation
Definition
carries oxygen rich blood to all body tissues except the lungs
Term
target heart rate
Definition
the number of beats per minute that you should aim for during activity to benefit your circulatory system
Term
tartar
Definition
hardened plaque that threatens gum health
Term
techniques for active listening
Definition
reflective listening, clarifying, encouraging, empathizing,
Term
temporal lobe
Definition
contains senses of hearing and smell, also memory, thought and judgement
Term
tendons
Definition
bands of fiber that join muscle to bone
Term
thanatology
Definition
study of death
Term
the most common symptom of depression
Definition
loss of pleasure or interest in ordinary activities
Term
the use of ephedra in dietary supplements causes that?
Definition
higher risk of cardiac arrest
Term
types of bone fractures
Definition
closed fracture(doesn't protrude from skin),
open fracture (protrudes from skin), complete fracture ( bone is broken in two pieces),
incomplete fracture (the fracture is not completely across the bone),
hairline fracture (the fracture is incomplete and the two parts of the bone do not separate)
Term
types of bones
Definition
long(arms and legs, have marrow), short(length and width equal like wrists), flat (ribs and skull protect organs), irregular (facial and vertebrae)
Term
types of managed care
Definition

HMO health network, monthly premium, very low cost for visits

PPO health network, monthly fee, members can go in or out of network, 

POS health network members can chose doctors in or out of network

Term
types of muscle
Definition
smooth, skeletal and rigid
Term
unsaturated fats
Definition
fats that are liquid at room temperature
Term
vitamins
Definition
substances that help regulate the body's functions ( such as digestion, absorption and metabolism of other nutrients) body can manufacture some of these these
Term
weight cycling
Definition
the repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight
Term
what a child needs to be mentally and emotionally healthy
Definition
need to feel loved, need to feel accepted and valued, need parenting,
Term
what a child needs to be physically healthy
Definition
food, shelter, clothing, sleep, exercise, immunizations and a safe environment
Term
what do pap smears detect
Definition
cervical cancer
Term
which drug is most likely to cause physical dependence?
Definition
barbituates
Term
zygote
Definition
fertilized egg or ovum
Term
blood pressure
Definition
measure of force blood places on the walls of blood vessels
Term
anemia
Definition
a condition where the ability of the blood to carry oxygen is reduced
Term
leukemia
Definition
a form of cancer where white blood cells are produced excessively and act abnormally
Term
Hodgkin's disease
Definition
cancer that affects lymph tissue
Term
larynx
Definition
voice box
Term
pharynx
Definition
throat
Term
trachea
Definition
windpipe
Term
bronchi
Definition
airways that connect the trachea and the lungs
Term
Bronchitis
Definition
inflammation of bronchi caused by infection or exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke or pollution.
Term
tuberculosis
Definition
contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs
Term
asthma
Definition
inflammatory condition in which the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles become narrowed, causing difficulty in breathing
Term
sinusitis
Definition
inflammation of tissues that line the sinuses
Term
pituitary gland
Definition
master gland, controls the activities of all other endocrine glands
Term
adrenal glands
Definition
glands the help body react to stress (adrenaline) an recover from stress.
Term
environmental tobacco smoke
Definition
air contaminated by tobacco smoke
Term
chronic bronchitis
Definition
repeated tobacco use damages cilia in the bronchi which leads to a buildup of tar, mucus and chronic coughing.
Term
emphysema
Definition
smoking destroys the tiny air sacks in the lungs making it more difficult to breathe
Term
psychoactive drugs
Definition
chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain
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