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Health Final Review
Units 1-6
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Health Care
9th Grade
12/13/2010

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Term
What are the three nutrients that provide energy to the body?
Definition
Fats, Carbs, and Proteins
Term
The most essential nutrient for the body is?
Definition
Water
Term
What are the nutrients that should be limited?
Definition
Fats and oils
Term
What are the six categories of nutrients?
Definition
Carbs, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals and Water.
Term
What are the three nutrients that don't provide the body with energy?
Definition
Vitamins, Minerals and Water
Term
What is a major fuel source for the body, especially the brain?
Definition
Carbs
Term
What is the part of carbs that preven constipations, appendicitis, other intestinal problems and also reduces the risk of some cancers and heart disease?
Definition
Fiber
Term
What is the nutrient that helps build and maintain tissue like muscle, cells and organs?
Definition
Proteins
Term
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Definition
Amino Acids
Term
What is the type of fat that is solid at room temperature and is full of hydrogens?
Definition
Trans Fat
Term
What is the type of fat that is liquid at room temperature is is missing hydrogens?
Definition
Unsaturated Fat
Term
What is the type of fat that is made in the liver and not required in the diet?
Definition
Saturated Fat
Term
What type of fat promotes heart disease and some types of cancer?
Definition
Saturated Fat
Term
What are some foods that are high in saturated fats?
Definition
Palm and Coconut
Term
Which vitamin helps with vision?
Definition
Vitamin A
Term
Wha are good sources of vitamin A?
Definition
Carrots, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes.
Term
What are good sources of vitamin c?
Definition
Citrus fruits, berries and peppers
Term
Which vitamin increases calcium absorbtion?
Definition
Vitamin B
Term
What is a mineral that keeps bones and teeth strong?
Definition
Vitamin D
Term
What is th mineral that carries oxygen in the blood?
Definition
B6
Term
What are the 3 components of the health triangle?
Definition
Physical health, social health, mental/emotional health.
Term
What are the seven parts of the food pyramid?
Definition
Grains, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, fats/oils and excercise.
Term
What are the three types of carbs?
Definition
Simple, complex and fiber
Term
How many amino acids are there?
Definition
20
Term
How many essential amino acids are there?
Definition
9
Term
What is adipose tissue?
Definition
Stored Fat
Term
What are vitamins?
Definition
Compounds found in food that help regulate body processes.
Term
What are minerals?
Definition
Elements found in food that are used by the body.
Term
What percent of the daily water intake is found in food?
Definition
20
Term
What are fad diets?
Definition
Weight loss plans that are popular for only a short time.
Term
How many calories are in one pound of body fat?
Definition
3,500
Term
What do people with Celiac disease have an intolerance to?
Definition
Gluten
Term
What is atherosclerosis? Arteriosclerosis?
Definition
Accumulations of plaque on artery walls; Hardened arteries
Term
What is angina pectoris?
Definition
Chest pain when heart doesn't get enough oxygen.
Term
What are irregular heart beats called?
Definition
Arrhythmias
Term
What is apathy?
Definition
Lack of strong feeling, interest or concern.
Term
What is stigma?
Definition
A mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others.
Term
What is stigma?
Definition
A mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others.
Term
What is schizophrenia?
Definition
When a person loses contact with reality.
Term
What is psycotherapy?
Definition
Ongoing dialouge between patient and mental health profesional
Term
What is cognitive therapy?
Definition
A treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating or self-destructive.
Term
What are the three main steps in a refusal process?
Definition
1: State your opinion. 2: Suggest alternatives. 3: Stand your ground.
Term
Assault
Definition
Unlawful physical attack or threat of attack.
Term
Homicide
Definition
willful killing of one human being by another
Term
Endocrine Glands
Definition
Ductless or tubless glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood stream
Term
Hormones
Definition
Chemical substances that help regulate body functions
Term
Thyroid Gland
Definition
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat and bone growth
Term
Parathyroid Gland
Definition
Produces a hormone that regulates the body's balance of calcium and phosphorus
Term
Testes
Definition
Produce sperm
Term
Ovaries
Definition
Produce eggs
Term
Pancreas
Definition
Gland that serves endocrine and digestive systems
Term
Pituitary Gland
Definition
Controls all other endocrine glands
Term
Adrenal Glands
Definition
Help body deal with stress
Term
Benign
Definition
Non-cancerous
Term
Malignant
Definition
Cancerous
Term
Metastatis
Definition
Spread of cancer from origin to body
Term
Carcinogen
Definition
Cancer-causing substance
Term
Embryo
Definition
Cluster of cells, develops between 3rd and 8th week
Term
Implantation
Definition
Zygote attaches to uterine wall
Term
During what month can smog cause the most defects to a fetus?
Definition
2nd month
Term
Cognition
Definition
Ability to reason and think out abstract solutions
Term
Goal of young adulthood
Definition
Develop intimacy
Term
Goal of middle adulthood
Definition
develop a sense of having contributed to society
Term
Goal of late adulthood
Definition
Feel satisfied with life
Term
OTC
Definition
Over-the-counter
Term
Misuse
Definition
using other than intended
Term
Medicinal Abuse
Definition
taking medicine for non-medicinal reasons
Term
Leukoplakia
Definition
White spots on inside of mouth caused by smokeless tobacco leading to oral cancer
Term
Tobacco Cessation Program
Definition
course that helps people who want to quite
Term
ETS
Definition
second-hand smoke
Term
Mainstream smoke
Definition
Smoke exhaled from smokers lungs
Term
Sidestream smoke
Definition
smoke from burning end of cigarette, cigar, pipe
Term
Ethanol
Definition
Type of alchohol in alchoholic beverages
Term
Fermentation
Definition
Chemical action of yeast on sugars
Term
Binge Drinking
Definition
Drinking five or more drinks
Term
What BAC level is considered illegal for adults?
Definition
.08
Term
Illicit drug use
Definition
Use or sale of illegal drugs
Term
Anabolic-androgenic steroids
Definition
synthetic substances similar to male sex hormones
Term
Psycoactive drugs
Definition
Chemicals that affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain
Term
Designer drugs
Definition
Synthetic drugs made to imitate effects of other drugs
Term
Opiates
Definition
Prescription drugs used to relieve pain
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