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LTHS Health Final
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Health Care
10th Grade
01/13/2008

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top 3 causes of death for adults in US

Definition

heart disease

cancer

stroke

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early 1900s leading causes of death compared to today

Definition
then it was diseases like scurvy and such now its heart disease and cancer and stroke. we have more technology to fix things like common cold.
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5 parts of health
Definition

environmental

physical

emotional

social

mental

spiritual

(P-SEEMS)

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uncontrollable risk factors
Definition

heredity

age

diabetes

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responsible waste management

Definition
  • use radon testers at home
  • don't smoke
  • don't replace floor tiles or shingles or insulation or fireproofing materials often
  • don't dump little in streams
  • don't buy a huge car
  • recycle
  • use biodegradable pesticides
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life expectancy
Definition
average age an individual is expected to live
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teen risk factors in relationship to leading causes of death
Definition

leading causes are accidents, assault, suicide

they drink underage. they feel invincible. they have things happening in their body-chemicals and hormones going crazy, act rashly.

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degenerative disease definition
Definition
a disease (as arteriosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, or osteoarthritis) characterized by progressive degenerative changes in tissue
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decision making skills
Definition
stop, think, and act
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longevity
Definition
living to a healthy old age
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examples of positive risks as they result to teen health
Definition
don't drink, eat right, don't have premaritial sex
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calorie free means

Definition
less than 5 calories
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servings of fruits per day
Definition
2-4
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servings of vegetables
Definition
3-5
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nutrients (proteins do this)
Definition
provide quick energy and build and repair body tissue
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ideal weight should be based on

Definition
body composition
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basal metabolic rate is defined as...

Definition
the rate at which the body uses energy when it's at rest
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metabolism

Definition
sum of chemical processes that take place in your body to keep you alive and active
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body composition
Definition
the proportion of body weight that is made up of fat tissue compared to lean tissue
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who needs milk most?
Definition
Term

anorexia nervosa

Definition
self-starvation
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bulimia nervosa
Definition
bingeing and then puking it out or taking laxatives
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obesity vs. overweight
Definition

obesity=20% above ideal weight

overweight=10% above ideal weight

Term
cholesterol
Definition
waxy substance in all of body, type of lipid needed to make vitamin D
Term
effects of anabolic steroids
Definition

women become more like men, men become more like women.

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benefits of exercise
Definition
helps prevent heart disease and helps w/ anxiety, self-confidence, depression, increase self-image
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mental health definition
Definition
the state of mental well being in which one can cop with the demands of daily life
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emotional health
Definition
expressing emotions in a positive, nondestructive way
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sense of one's own proper dignity,self-respect

(pride, dignity, respect, or integrity)

Definition

pride

Term

being worthy of respect

(respect, dignity, integrity, pride)

Definition
dignity
Term

honest and sincere

(dignity, pride, integrity, or respect)

 

Definition
integrity
Term

feeling or appreciative, esteem

(dignity, respect, integrity, pride)

Definition
respect
Term

conflict resolution

Definition

nonviolent way to deal with arguments

Term
stress response
Definition
adrenaline/epinphrine is released in body, breathing speeds up, sweat more,
Term
suicide warning signs
Definition
feeling hopeless, withdrawing from family and friends, neglecting basic needs, experience loss of energy, taking more risks, giving away personal things, using alcohold and drugs
Term

grief definition

Definition
to experience sadness because of a loss
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grief stages
Definition

denial

anger

bargaining

depression

acceptance

 

(dinners are bad. duh! arg!)

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defense mechanism
Definition
an unconscious behavior used to avoid experiencing unpleasant emotions
Term

a sadness and hopelessness that keeps a person from carrying out everyday activities

Definition

depression

Term

phobias, post-tramatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder

Definition

anxiety disorders

Term
anorexia is a (blank) disorder
Definition
mental
Term

behavior therapy, psychoanalysis, cognative therapy, family therapy, movement/art/music therapy, group therapy, drug therapy, electric consulsive treatment

Definition

treatments for mental disorders

Term
drug abuse
Definition
intentional improper use of drugs
Term

addiction

Definition
can't control his or her drug use
Term
enabling
Definition
making excuses for a person
Term
marijuana: physical dependence, tolerance, psychological dependence?
Definition
yes to all
Term
marijuana: what does it do to heart rate?
Definition
increases it
Term
a condition in which a user needs more of a drug to feel the same effect as when first using the drug
Definition

tolerance

Term

smoke effects on nonsmokers/smokers

Definition

nonsmokers:headaches, lung cancer, heart disease,

smokers: lung cancer, emphysema,

Term
blood alcohol level definition and level of intoxication
Definition

.08%

amt of alcohol in a person's blood (BAC=BAL)

Term
psychoactive drug does what?
Definition
alters mood
Term

short term effects of alcohol abuse

Definition
hangover, drowsiness or dizzyness
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long term effects of alcohol abuse

Definition
liver cancer, cirrosis, brain damage, irregular heartbeat, irritation to esophagus and stomach
Term
anabolic steroids affect a person's blank most
Definition
liver
Term
physical dependence
Definition
body relies on drug to function
Term
tobacco is addictive because of...
Definition
nicotine
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LOOK OVER DESIGNER DRUGS (ie. ecstasy) SHEETS

Definition
Term
num. bones in body
Definition
206
Term
num. muscles in body
Definition
somewhere around 650-850
Term
xiphoid located
Definition
in middle of ribs
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what are attached to ligaments

Definition
hold bones together at a joint
Term

physical signs of shock

Definition
appear anxious, restless, pale/clammy hands, vomitting, be thirsty, enlarged pupils,
Term
types of burns
Definition

superficial burn (1st degree)-top layer of skin

partial thickness(2nd degree)-top layers

full thickness (3rd degree)-all layers

Term

function of testes

Definition
produce sperm and testosterone
Term
fertilization: how and where?
Definition
in fallopian tubes when sperm and egg come together
Term
uretha
Definition

tube-like passageway extending from bladder through prostrate gland, where it is joined by ejaculatory duct

 

where sperm and urine come out

Term
ejaculation
Definition
discharge of semen
Term
where is end of endometrium and what is it?
Definition
inner layer of uterus, end is located
Term
primary function of uterus
Definition
houses fertilized ovum
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where is estrogen produced?
Definition
in ovaries
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stages of childbirth
Definition

dilation-cervix dilates, membranes surrounding baby rupture

expulsion-baby's head emerges

placental-placenta is birthed

Term

family structures

Definition

nuclear-("normal")

blended-w/ step/half siblings

single-parent

extended-w/ grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc

adoptive

foster

Term
dysfunctional families result of...
Definition
lack of communication, commitment, or love, or stress
Term

sexual abuse, harassment, or assault?:

any sexual act w/o consent

Definition
abuse
Term

sexual abuse, harassment, or assault?:

any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content

Definition
harrassment
Term

sexual abuse, harassment, or assault?:

sexual activity w/ force/threat of force

Definition
assault
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characteristics of mature relationships
Definition
act w/ what's best for you and other person in relationship
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