Chapter 11 Flashcards
a thin sticky film that builds up on teeth and leads to tooth decay.
plaque
hardened plaque that hurts gum health.
Tartar
tiny openings in the skin that allow perspiration to escape.
Pores
the skins inner layer.
Dermis
the outermost layer of skin.
Epidermis
small sacs in the dermis from which hair grows.
Hair Follicles
an invisible form of radiation that can enter skin cells and change their.
Ultraviolet Rays
a substance that gives skin its color.
Melanin
a skin condition caused by active oil glands that clog hair follicles.
Acne
a condition that results in too many dead skin cells flake off the outer layer of the scalp.
Dandruff
a health care professional who is trained to examine the eyes for vision problems and to prescribe correct lenses.
Optometrist
physician who specializes in the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye.
Ophthalmologist
an eye condition in which the lenses becomes cloudy as a person ages.
Cataract
an eye condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye.
Glaucoma
an eye condition in which images appear wary or blurry.
Astigmatism
a constant ringing in the ears.
Tinnitus
a condition in which someone has difficulty hearing sounds or has complete hearing loss.
Deafness
a unit for measuring the loudness of sound.
Decibel
a person who buys products and services.
Consumer
a message designed to influence consumers to buy a product or service.
Advertisement
a message designed to influence consumers to buy a product or service.
Fraud
statement of approval.
Endorsement
long television commercials whose main purpose seems to be to present information rather than to sell a product.
Infomercials
collecting information, comparing products, evaluating their benefits, and choosing products with the best value.
Comparison Shopping
products sold in plain packages at lower prices than name brand products.
Generic Products
a company’s or a store’s written agreement to repair a product that does not function properly.
Warranty
a drug that prevents or cures an illness or ease its symptoms.
Medicine
a medicine that can be obtained legally only with a doctor’s written permission.
Prescription Medicine
a person trained to prepare and distribute medicines
Pharmacist
a medicine you can buy without a doctor’s permission.
Over-the-Counter Medicine
a reaction to a medicine other then the one intended.
Side Effect
a health care professional who provides check-ups and general care.
Primary Care Provider
a health care professional trained to treat a special category of patients of specific health problems.
Specialist
a plan in which a person pays a fee to an insurance company to insure the company’s agreement to pay some medical expenses when needed.
Health Insurance
health insurance plans that emphasize preventative medicine and work to control the cost and maintain the quality of health care.
Managed Care Plan
a health insurance plan that contracts with selected physicians and specialist to provide medical care.
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO
a health insurance plan that allows its members to select a physician who participates in the plan for a reduced cost or to visit the physician of their choice.
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
a health insurance plan that combines the features of HMO’s and PPO’s.
Point of Service Plan (PSP)
a chemical that helps prevent tooth decay
Fluoride
