Health Flashcards
what are the six risk behaviors
sedentary lifestyle use of tobacco use of alcohol poor eating habits sexual activity behaviors causing injuries
they attach muscle to bone =
tendons
they attach bones to bones -
ligaments
the slippery fluid that helps joints move -
synovial fluid
“soft cartilage” -
fontanels
cartilage to bone =
ossification
bones become thin and brittle =
osteoporosis
which skeleton allows movement -
appendicular
which skeleton protects organs -
axial
the “s” shape curve of the spine -
scoliosis
there are 2 or more breaks
compound
there is only one break
simple
where the break is through the skin -
open
where the break is under the skin -
closed
called the tail bone…
coccyx
calcaneus is another name for …
heel
t or f
muslces are made of bundles of fibers
true
its the amount of force a muscle applies in a given contraction -
muscle strength
an injury to a LIGAMENT is called …
muscle sprain
an injury to a TENDON is called…
muscle strain
the ability of muscles to keep working =
muscle enduracne
where a muscle is stretched or torn =
muscle strain
type of muscle found in the heart -
cardiac
what is produced during exercise, and is poisioness -
lactic acid
movement of bending your elbow…
contraction & voluntary
adduction is moving …
towards your body
abduction is moving…
away from your body
what does rice stand for -
rest
ice
compress
evaluate
arteries carry blood _________ the heart.
back
this valve lets blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery -
pulmonary valve
what is the name of the lower chamber of the heart =
ventricle
what divides the heart into 2 sides -
the septum
cardio means …
heart
vascular means…
blood vessels
the __________ ________ carries blood from the heart to the lungs -
pulmonary artery
whats a normal blood pressure -
80
whats a resting pulse rate look like …
60-80
the number of beats per minuet …
pulse
whats the higher number for blood pressure -
systolic pressure
its called silent killer…
hypertension
its the hardening of the arteries …
arteriosclerosis
whats another name for heart attack…
myocardial infarction
what is the name of the bulk of the heart…
myocardium
another name for a blood clot…
thrombus
what are the three short-term effects of tobacco -
stimulates brain reward system
increases heart rate / increases blood pressure
increases blood sugar level
what are 3 effects of tobacco use on the fetus and baby?
risk of miscarriage
slow growth rate
SIDS
what are the tiny spasms of the diaphragm -
hiccups
voice box is another name for …
larynx
they are the air sacs …
alveoli
a term for anything that causes cancer …
carcinogin
where are intercostal muscles located?
in between the ribs
what are the six components of health -
physical emotional social mental spiritual environmental
name a muscle in your arm -
bicep
term that connects bones to muscles -
tendons
name a skeletal muscle -
cranium
give an example of a smooth muscle -
wall of the heart
name a location of a hinge joint -
knees and elbows
what type of joint is the wrists -
the ellipsoidal
what are your carpals ?
your wrists
where is your femur?
the upper part of your thighe
what is the fluid that is near the joints that protects the bones from rubbing together -
synovial fluid
the term for the tissue that connects bones to bones -
ligaments
where is the pectoralis major?
in the chest
what is the term for a break in a bone -
fracture
name four places in your body where there is cartialge -
ribs
ear
nose
interverbral discs
what is the term for when bones become thin and brittle -
osteoporosis
what is the name of the small air sacs in the lungs -
alveoli
another name for windpipe -
trachea
another name for the voice box -
larynx
what is inner respiration?
…. #4
what health problem results in the bronchioles squeeze and go into spasms -
… #5
where the air sacs lose their elasticity -
emphysema
smooth muscle that is important when breathing -
7 …
upper chambers of the heart -
atrium
what is the largest artery in the body -
aorta artery
the name that divides the heart into 2 …
septum
name the valve on the left side that divides tehe upper and lower chambers -
bicuspid valve
what color is the blood on the right side of the heart -
blue
another name for hypertension -
high blood pressure
name for a blood clot…
thrombus
CPR stands for …
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
3 major chemicals related to smoking -
tar
nicotine
carbon monoxide
what chemical causes anoxia -
oxygen??
what chemical is addictive?
nicotine
three immediate effects of nicotine -
….. #25
something that causes cancer -
carcinogen
smoke that is inhaled by the non-smoker -
environmental smoke
what is the most deadly respiratory problems associated w/ smoking -
…. #29
name two types of smokeless tobacco -
chewing tobacco
snuff
name 3 effects smoking has on the baby –
risk of miscarriage
slow birth growth
low birth weight
what is anoxia?
absence of oxygen
leading cause of death in the U.S -
tobacco use
leading cause of death for teens in U.S. -
motor vehicle accidents
what is a risk behavior?
tobacco use
alcohol use
what are the four factors that influence wellness?
…. #4
term for positive stress …
eustress
what are the 3 stages of the general adaptation syndrome -
alarm state
resistance state
exhaustion state
the tube that leads to the stomach -
esophagus
the flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe when you are eating -
epidglottis
small finger-like projections on the inside of the intestine -
the villi
what part of the urinary system store urine -
bladder
what vitamins are fat-soluble -
vitamin’s A, D, E
another name for fats is ….
lipids
suffix for sugars -
-ose
name the 6 basic nutrients -
total fat carbohydrates proteins water vitamins minerals
what are the groups of the food pyramid?
fruits vegetables proteins grains dairy
anemia is the defficenty of which mineral?
iron
what is the name for a vegetarian who eats dairy only, no other animal products -
lacto vegetarian
which gland is located by the kidneys -
adrenal
master gland -
pituitary gland
what gland releases insulin -
pancreas
which gland releases estrogen and progesterone -
ovaries
where are sperm produced -
in the testes
the tube that carries sperm throughout the male system -
vas deferns
where a egg will develop -
uterus
also known as the “birth canal” -
uterus
the lining of the uterus -
endometrium
base of the uterus …
cervix
test for cervical cancer -
Pap smear
what is the name of the x-ray of the breast for breast cancer -
mammogram
doctor that specializes in care of women reproductive system -
gynecologist
in what part of the female reproductive system does fertilization take place -
fallopian tubs
term for the birth of a dead full-term fetus -
stillborn
another name for fertilization …
sex
4 common symptoms of STD’s in females -
…
it a personal credo or motto that states what your life is about -
mission statement
SMART ..
specific measurable action orientated realistic timely
what are the 4 quadrants ?
procrastinator
prioritizer
yes man
the slacker
which quadrant do you want to spend most of your life -
quadrant 2,
prioritizer
important, not urgent
