Chapter 11

Question 1

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

Answer 1

plaque

Question 2

hardened plaque that hurts gum health.

Answer 2

Tartar

Question 3

tiny openings in the skin that allow perspiration to escape.

Answer 3

Pores

Question 4

the skins inner layer.

Answer 4

Dermis

Question 5

the outermost layer of skin.

Answer 5

Epidermis

Question 6

small sacs in the dermis from which hair grows.

Answer 6

Hair Follicles

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Ultraviolet Rays

Question 8

a substance that gives skin its color.

Answer 8

Melanin

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Acne

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Dandruff

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Optometrist

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Ophthalmologist

Question 13

an eye condition in which the lenses becomes cloudy as a person ages.

Answer 13

Cataract

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Glaucoma

Question 15

an eye condition in which images appear wary or blurry.

Answer 15

Astigmatism

Question 16

a constant ringing in the ears.

Answer 16

Tinnitus

Question 17

a condition in which someone has difficulty hearing sounds or has complete hearing loss.

Answer 17

Deafness

Question 18

a unit for measuring the loudness of sound.

Answer 18

Decibel

Question 19

a person who buys products and services.

Answer 19

Consumer

Question 20

a message designed to influence consumers to buy a product or service.

Answer 20

Advertisement

Question 21

a message designed to influence consumers to buy a product or service.

Answer 21

Fraud

Question 22

statement of approval.

Answer 22

Endorsement

Question 23

long television commercials whose main purpose seems to be to present information rather than to sell a product.

Answer 23

Infomercials

Question 24

collecting information, comparing products, evaluating their benefits, and choosing products with the best value.

Answer 24

Comparison Shopping

Question 25

products sold in plain packages at lower prices than name brand products.

Answer 25

Generic Products

Question 26

a company’s or a store’s written agreement to repair a product that does not function properly.

Answer 26

Warranty

Question 27

a drug that prevents or cures an illness or ease its symptoms.

Answer 27

Medicine

Question 28

a medicine that can be obtained legally only with a doctor’s written permission.

Answer 28

Prescription Medicine

Question 29

a person trained to prepare and distribute medicines

Answer 29

Pharmacist

Question 30

a medicine you can buy without a doctor’s permission.

Answer 30

Over-the-Counter Medicine

Question 31

a reaction to a medicine other then the one intended.

Answer 31

Side Effect

Question 32

a health care professional who provides check-ups and general care.

Answer 32

Primary Care Provider

Question 33

a health care professional trained to treat a special category of patients of specific health problems.

Answer 33

Specialist

Question 34

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.

Answer 34

Health Insurance

Question 35

health insurance plans that emphasize preventative medicine and work to control the cost and maintain the quality of health care.

Answer 35

Managed Care Plan

Question 36

a health insurance plan that contracts with selected physicians and specialist to provide medical care.

Answer 36

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO

Question 37

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.

Answer 37

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Question 38

a health insurance plan that combines the features of HMO’s and PPO’s.

Answer 38

Point of Service Plan (PSP)

Question 39

a chemical that helps prevent tooth decay

Answer 39

Fluoride