Health Mr. Horne
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 fiber | tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest |
| cholesterol | waxy, fatlike substance found in the blood |
| vitamins | compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes |
| carbohydrates | startches and sugars in food that provide most of the body's energy |
| proteins | nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cell and tissues |
| ethanol | the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages |
| alcohol poisoning | a servere and potenially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose |
| depressant | a drug that slows the central nervous system |
| fermentation | the chemical action of yeast on sugars |
| binge drinking | drinking five or more alcoholic |
| late childhood | puberty may begin |
| infancy | reacts to parents voice |
| middle childhood | enjoys parallel play |
| early childhood | begins to smile |
| early childhood | begins foming friendships |
| False; Ovulation | Menstruation is the process of releasing a mature ovum into the fallopian tubes |
| True | Hormones are chemical substances that regulate many of the body's functions |
| False; Testiscular | Performing testicular self-exams is a good way to detect prostate cancer early |
| True | The uterus protects and nourishes a developing fetus |
| False; is | Ethanol is not addictive |
| True | The amount of ethanol that leads to intoxication is different from person to person |
| True | Alcohol consumption causes the kidneys to increase urine output |
| True | The lining of various body cavities, including the mouth and nose, is called the mucous membrance |
| False; Strep Throat | Influenza is a bacterial infection whose symtoms inlude sore throat and fever |
| True | Scarring of the liver is called cirrhosis |
| False; Hepaptitis A | An easy way to avoid hepatitis B is to wash your hands after using any public restroom |
| True | In young people, alcohol use increases the risk of stroke |
| toxic shock syndrome | Which is a rare bacerial infection that affect the immune system and the liver? |
| sexually transmitted disease | Which of the following can cause sterility? |
| fallopian tubes | The sperm cell and ovum united to form a zygote in the ? |
| Early childhood | During which stage of development do children begin to draw recogizable pictures? |
| Desiring approval | Which of the following is NOT usually associated with early childhood? |
| 4 yrs to 6 yrs | What age range is considered middle childhood? |
| Infancy | During which stage of development does the most rapid growth occur? |
| nose, throat, and lungs | The repiratory infections are caused by viruses? |
| Tuberculosis | Which is a bacterial disease that spreads through the air and attacks the lungs? |
| Jaundice | A yellowing of the skin and eyes is called? |
| influenza and the common cold | Which TWO respiratory infections are caused by viruses? |
| Prevention (ankle brace) Rest (stay off/limit use( Ice (15 min/30 min swelling off) Compression (aid swelling) Elevation (Above heart/reduce swelling) | What does P.R.I.C.E method stand for and give and example? |
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