health and lifestyle Flashcards
addiction
A need to keep taking a drug in order to feel normal.
alcoholic
A person who is addicted to alcohol
anus
Muscular ring through which feces pass out of the body.
balanced diet
Eating food containing the right nutrients in the correct amounts.
bile
Substance that breaks fat into small droplets.
carbohydrase
Enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into sugar
molecules.
carbohydrate
Nutrient that provides energy
catalyst
Substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up
deficiency
A lack of minerals, that causes poor growth
depressant
A drug that slows down the body’s reactions by slowing down the nervous system.
digestion
Process where large molecules are broken down into small molecules.
digestive system
Group of organs that work together to break down food.
drug
Chemical substance that affects the way your body work
enzyme
Special protein that can break large molecules into small molecules.
ethanol
The drug found in alcoholic drinks.