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Health & Wellness Test 3
Health & Wellness Test 3
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
05/12/2011

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Term
Morphine, Codine, & Heroin are classifed as what?
Definition
Opiate
Term
What is relapse?
Definition
occurs when a person is affected again by a condition that affected him, or her, in the past.
Term
What effects does Marijuana have on your ability to drive?
Definition
It impairs your motor skills ability and unable to make proper judgements while driving.
Term
What effects does THC have on the body?
Definition
depression, schizophrenia
Term
percent of obese  or overweight Americans
Definition
22 percent or 55 million
Term

ch.10

 

obese is a risk factor for what disease?

Definition

Cardiovascular Disease

diabetes

Term

ch.10

 

ideal body weight by what?

body fat-ratio to fat to lean tissue?

Definition

 

Body composition is the term used to describe the different components that, when taken together, make up a person's body weight. The human body is composed of a variety of different tissue types including lean tissues (muscle, bone, and organs) that are metabolically active, and fat (adipose) tissue that is not.bmi 23-25

 

Term

ch.10

 

mildly obese is?

Definition
Anyone with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-35 is classified as mildly obese
Term

ch 10.

 

obese people, 20percent to 40 percent are mildly, moderately,or what?

Definition
severly
Term

ch.10

 

BMI

Definition
body mass index
Term

ch.10

 

top 3 metods of measuring body fat?

Definition

hydrostadic underwater weighng

skinfold calibration

Bioelectric Impedance 

 Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA).

 

 

Term

ch.10

 

lowest body fat to be heathy for men and women?

Definition

man-3-7percent

woman-10-15 pecent

Term

ch.10

 

what is metod used to figure out what body fat is electrical currents based on body water?

Definition
Hydrodensitometry Weighing (Underwater Weighing) 
Term

ch.10

 

where body fat men and woman carry more at, and what are risk factors?

 

Definition

woman-waistto hip ratio-diabetes,fertility,catiovascular,overian cancer

 

men-waist to hip ratio-ball cancer, prosrate cancer,fertility

Term

ch.10

 

what is link to genetic fat at?

Definition
high levels of LDL (low-density lipoproteins) or cholesterol, or low levels of HDL (high-density lipoproteins) in the blood
Term

ch.10

 

why has US pop. become senitary?

Definition
lazy, overeat,poor diet, less exersize
Term

ch.10

 

Basil metabolic rate is?

Definition

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), and the closely related resting metabolic rate (RMR), is the amount of daily energy expended by animals at rest. Rest is defined as existing in a neutrally temperate environment while in the post-absorptive state. In plants, different considerations apply.

The release of energy in this state is sufficient only for the functioning of the vital organs, the heart, lungs, nervous system, kidneys, liver, intestine, sex organs, muscles, and skin.

Term

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effects of nitrate has on metabolic rate?

Definition
Nicotine may also increase your basal metabolic rate slightly. This means that you burn more calories than you usually would when you are just sitting around. (For more information on metabolism, see How Calories Work.) However, losing weight by smoking doesn't give you any of the health benefits that you'd get if you were losing weight by exercising -- it actually does the opposite! Over the long haul, nicotine can increase the level of the "bad" cholesterol, LDL, that damages your arteries. This makes it more likely that you could have a heart attack or a stroke.
Term

ch.10

 

percentage that never engage in any physcical activity?

Definition
80 percent
Term

ch.10

 

how many calories to lose one pound?

Definition
3500
Term

ch.10

 

when does metabolism slow down?

Definition

30-35 men

25-32 women

 

overall around 30

Term

ch.10

 

why yo-yo diet is not good for you?

Definition

  1. When you lose weight without exercise, you lose both muscle and fat, but when you gain weight without exercise, you only gain fat. It's much easier to gain fat weight than it is to gain muscle weight, which is one of the reasons why yo-yo dieting fails...

Term

ch.10

 

anarexia

Definition
eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. It is often coupled with a distorted self image[1][2] which may be maintained by various cognitive biases[3]that alter how the affected individual evaluates and thinks about her or his body, food and eating. Persons with anorexia nervosa continue to feel hunger, but deny themselves all but very small quantities of food. The average caloric intake of a person with anorexia nervosa is 600–800 calories per day, but there are extreme cases of complete self-starvation.[4] It is a serious mental illness with a high incidence ofcomorbidity and the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder.[5]
Term

ch10

 

bulemia

Definition

 An eating disorder, common especially among young women of normal or nearly normal weight, that is characterized by episodic binge eating and followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation. It is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, the use of laxatives, dieting, or fasting. Also called bulimarexiabulimia nervosa.
2. Excessive or insatiable appetite.

Term

ch.11

 

know major health related health components of physcal fitness are?

Definition

  1.  
    1. Cardiovascular Fitness: The ability of the circulatory system (heart and blood vessels) to supply oxygen to working muscles during exercise.
    2. Body Composition: The relative percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass (muscle, bone, water,etc)
    3. Flexibility: The range of movement possible at various joints.
    4. Muscular strength: The amount of force that can be produced by a single contraction of a muscle
    5. Muscular endurance: The ability of a muscle group to continue muscle movement over a length of time.

 

Term

ch.11

 

what are plyometrics?

Definition
a type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve the functions of the nervous system, generally for the purpose of improving performance in sports. Plyometric movements, in which a muscle is loaded and then contracted in rapid sequence, use the strength, elasticity and innervation of muscle and surrounding tissues to jump higher, run faster, throw farther, or hit harder, depending on the desired training goal. Plyometrics is used to increase the speed or force of muscular contractions, providing explosiveness for a variety of sport-specific activities. Plyometrics has been shown across the literature to be beneficial to a variety of athletes. Benefits range from injury prevention, power development and sprint performance amongst others.[citation needed]
Term

ch.11

 

how exercize improves immune system?

Definition

  • Exercise gets the blood moving quicker through the body, which also moves antibodies through the body faster than normal. This exposes potential threats to the immune system much faster, allowing the antibodies to remove them before the bacteria or viruses can become an illness.




Term

ch.11

 

why exercise can increase your HDL and lower LDL?

Definition
 Regular exercise is also critical. Some studies show that regular aerobic exercise for a period of about 12 weeks can modestly increase beneficial HDL cholesterol—between 5 and 10 percent, and more for some people. Your triglyceride level and blood pressure should respond, too. Shoot for at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise five to seven days a week.
Term

ch.11

 

what is true about targrt heart rate percentage

Definition
Which is true about target heart rate? A. It is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. B. People in poor physical condition should exercise above their target heart rate until they are in better shape. C. It is a measure of the heart rate after 20 minutes of exercise. D. It varies by a person's body weight.
Term

ch.11

 

muscular strength is?

Definition
amount of muscle capable of exerting
Term

ch.11

 

best way to describe strenth in a resistance program

Definition

A muscle will only strengthen when forced to operate beyond its customary intensity (overload). Overload can be progressed by increasing the:

  • resistance e.g. adding 10kg to the barbell
  • number of repetitions with a particular weight
  • number of sets of the exercise

Term

ch.11

 

overload when weightlifting

Definition

Muscles have a tendency to adapt to repeated stimulus, thereby, requiring less energy and effort to execute the same task. This can inhibit muscle growth (hypertrophy) or fat loss that we are trying to achieve. There are two types of overload principles:

  • Increasing Weights - increases muscle size.
  • Increasing Repetitions - increases muscle strength with less growth in size.

Term

ch.11

 

hypertrophy

Definition
s the increase in the volume of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its component cells. It should be distinguished from hyperplasia, in which the cells remain approximately the same size but increase in number. Although hypertrophy and hyperplasia are two distinct processes, they frequently occur together, such as in the case of thehormonally-induced proliferation and enlargement of the cells of the uterus during pregnancy.
Term

ch.11

 

isometrically contract is

Definition

Resistance in isometric exercises typically involve contractions of the muscle using:

  • The body's own structure and ground
  • Structural items (e.g., pushing against a fence)

Term

ch.11

how exercise improves mental health

Definition

One theory for some of the benefits of exercise include the fact that exercise triggers the production of endorphins. These natural opiates are chemically similar to morphine. They may be produced as natural pain relievers in response to the shock that the body receives during exercise. 

Term

ch.11

 

example of overuse of injury

Definition
shinsplint
Term

ch.11

 

most serious type of heat illness

Definition
heat stroke
Term
ch.11  how many days does it take to acclomate to a new environment to exercise in heat
Definition
10-14 days
Term

ch.11

 

example of muscle endurance test

Definition

push-up

situps

Term

ch.11

 

what are core muscles

Definition
 abdominals and back, but also muscles in your pelvic floor and hips. 
Term

ch.12

 

mastistis

 

 

Definition
Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue that results in breast pain, swelling, warmth and redness of the breast. If you have mastitis, you might also experience fever and chills. Mastitis most commonly affects women who are breast-feeding (lactation mastitis), although in rare circumstances this condition can occur outside of lactation.
Term

ch.12

 

 

how long in remission before considered cured of cancer

Definition
5 years
Term

ch.12

 

internal causes of cancer 

Definition
Internal factors include a family history, where you inherit genetic mutations and make you a higher risk for certain kinds of cancers, such as breast, prostate, colon, some leukemias; The long-term use of hormones, as in long-term hormone replacement therapy; Immune conditions, for instance, someone who is ill with a threatened immune system, such as an HIV/Aids patient; and mutations that occur from metabolism (i.e. aging).
Term

ch.12

 

biolgical risk factors for cancer

Definition

  • Gender. Some cancers are gender related. Only men have a prostate gland, so only men get prostate cancer. Women are at risk for ovarian and cervical cancer. Both women and men can get breast cancer, but women are at much higher risk for breast cancer than men.
  • Age. Most cancers develop as people get older. Thus, people over age 50 are at greater risk for cancer.
  • Race. Some races have a higher chance of getting certain types of cancer than other races. African American men appear to have a greater risk of developing prostate cancer than men of other races.
  • Skin complexion. People with fair skin have a greater chance of getting skin cancer than people with dark skin.

Term

ch.12

 

carcinigins are

Definition
Many people worry that substances or exposures in their environment may cause cancer. such as cigarettes, pestecides, aspsetos
Term

ch.12

 

drinking and smoking does what to your risk of cancer 

Definition

smoking causes 

 mouth, throat, lung cancer

drinking causes liver,breast,bowel,mouth cancer

Term

ch.12

 

woman who have sex at an early age have risk for what type of cancer

Definition
HPV or cervical cancer
Term

ch.12

 

prostate cancer and who has highest risk

Definition

african american males

a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however,

 

Term

ch.12

 

lukemia

Definition
a type of cancer of theblood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of white blood cells.  
Term

ch.12

 

warning signs of cancer

Definition

The Seven Warning Signs of Cancer

To remember the seven early warning signs of cancer (as designated by the American Cancer Society), think of the word CAUTION:

Change in bowel or bladder habits.

A sore that does not heal.

Unusual bleeding or discharge.

Thickening or lump in the breast, testicles, or elsewhere.

Indigestion or difficulty swallowing.

Obvious change in the size, color, shape, or thickness of a wart, mole, or mouth sore.

Nagging cough or hoarseness.

The following symptoms may also signal the presence of some form of cancer:

  • Persistent headaches
  • Unexplained loss of weight or appetite
  • Chronic pain in bones or other areas of the body
  • Persistent fatigue, nausea, or vomiting
  • Persistent low-grade fever, either constant or intermittent
  • Repeated instances of infection

 

Call Your Doctor About Cancer If:

You develop symptoms that may signal cancer, are not clearly linked to another cause, and persist for more than two weeks. You should schedule a medical exam. If the cause of your symptoms is cancer, early diagnosis and treatment will offer a better chance of cure.

Term

ch.12

 

usew of radiation kills cancer is termed what?

Definition
chemotheropy
Term

ch.12

 

melanoma (skin cancer) and what it looks like

Definition
Term

ch.12

 

is colon cancer slow or fast moving

Definition
a slowewr or non agressive cancer
Term

ch.12

 

cervical cancer can link to what type of viruses

Definition
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection 
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