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Unit 4 - Quiz 4: Hygiene

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Hygiene means the use of habits which help preserve good health.
True or False?
True
Diseases passed from person to person through the air or by contact are _____.
contagious diseases
The idea that diseases were the result of germs was proposed by the Christian scientist _________.
Pasteur
The first defense against a contagious disease is:
sanitation
The layer of skin which needs to be cleansed of dead cells, oil, and sweat is called the:
epidermis
Nervous stress can contribute to or cause skin blemishes.
True or False?
True
After receiving your permanent teeth, you no longer need calcium for your teeth.
True or False?
False
Hair on the head will accumulate _____ and _____ because the glands in the scalp are very active.
oil, sweat
Which item(s) contribute(s) to tooth decay?
poor nutrition
improper cleaning
snacking without brushing
Which item(s) contribute(s) to bad breath?
bacteria in the mouth
strong-smelling foods such as onions or garlic
throat, mouth, or nasal infection
Differences in rate of growth and size are primarily
genetic
All young people need to have the proper___________for childhood diseases as recommended by a doctor.
vaccinations
Regular body exercise keeps _______ in tone and strengthens the _______.
muscles, heart
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