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Glencoe Teen Health 7 - Chapter 11 Vocabulary

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A chemical that helps prevent tooth decay.

A thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and leads to tooth decay.

Hardened plaque that hurts gum health.

The outermost layer of skin.

Tiny openings in the skin that allow perspiration to escape.

The skin's inner layer.

Small sacs in the dermis from which hair grows.

ultraviolet (UV) rays

An invisible form of radiation that can enter skin cells and change their structure.

The substance that gives skin its color.

A skin condition caused by active oil glands that clog hair follicles.

A condition that results when too many dead skin cells flake off the outer layer of the scalp.

A health care professional who is trained to examine the eyes for vision problems and to prescribe corrective lenses.

ophthalmologist

A physician who specializes in the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye.

An eye condition in which the lens becomes cloudy as a person ages.

An eye condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye.