health and lifestyle Flashcards

1
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addiction

A

A need to keep taking a drug in order to feel normal.

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2
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alcoholic

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A person who is addicted to alcohol

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3
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anus

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Muscular ring through which feces pass out of the body.

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4
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balanced diet

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Eating food containing the right nutrients in the correct amounts.

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5
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bile

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Substance that breaks fat into small droplets.

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6
Q

carbohydrase

A

Enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into sugar
molecules.

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7
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carbohydrate

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Nutrient that provides energy

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8
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catalyst

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Substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up

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9
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deficiency

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A lack of minerals, that causes poor growth

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10
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depressant

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A drug that slows down the body’s reactions by slowing down the nervous system.

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11
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digestion

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Process where large molecules are broken down into small molecules.

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12
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digestive system

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Group of organs that work together to break down food.

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13
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drug

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Chemical substance that affects the way your body work

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14
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enzyme

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Special protein that can break large molecules into small molecules.

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15
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ethanol

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The drug found in alcoholic drinks.

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16
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fibre

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Provides bulk to food to keep it moving through the
digestive system.

17
Q

food test

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Chemical test to detect the presence of particular nutrients in a food.

18
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gullet

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Tube that food travels down into the stomach.

19
Q

hypothesis

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An idea that is a way of explaining scientists’ observations.

20
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large intestine

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Organ where water passes back into the body, leaving a solid waste of undigested food called feces.

21
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lipase

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Enzyme that breaks down lipids into fatty acids and
glycerol

22
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lipids

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Nutrients that provide a store of energy and insulate the body.

23
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malnourishment

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Eating the wrong amount or the wrong types of food.

24
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medicinal drug

A

Drug that has a medical benefit to your health

25
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mineral

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Essential nutrient needed in small amounts to keep you healthy

26
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nutrient

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Essential substance that you need to survive (found in food)

27
Q

obese

A

Extremely overweight.

28
Q

passive smoking

A

Breathing in other people’s smoke.

29
Q

protein

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Nutrient used for growth and repair.

30
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recreational drug

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Drug that is taken for enjoyment.

31
Q

rectum

A

Feces are stored here, before being passed out of the
body.

32
Q

small intestine

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Organ where small digested molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream.

33
Q

starvation

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Extreme case of not eating enough food

34
Q

stimulant

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A drug that speeds up the body’s reactions by speeding up the nervous system.

35
Q

stomach

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Organ where food is churned with digestive juices and acids.

36
Q

unit of alcohol

A

10 ml of pure alcohol.

37
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vitamin

A

Essential nutrients needed in small amounts to keep you healthy.

38
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withdrawal symptom

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Unpleasant symptom a person with a drug addiction suffers from when they stop taking the drug.