Health and Wellbeing Flashcards
Anabolic steroids
Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth
Anaemia
Deficiency or poor quality of red corpuscles in the blood (lack of haemoglobin)
Anorexia
Eating disorder marked by a refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. Associated with insufficient intake of food
Aorta
Blood vessel which takes blood to the head and body from the heart
Arterioles
Blood vessels into which the arteries sub-divide
Articular capsule
A strong, fibrous tissue which surrounds a synovial joint
Athletes foot
A FUNGAL infection of the feet, usually between the toes
Atria
The two chambers at the TOP of the heart, which receive blood from the veins
Atrophy
Wastage of muscle marked by the muscles loss of shape and strength
Balanced diet
A diet which contains an optimal ratio of nutrients.
Basal metabolic rate
The minimum rate of energy required to keep all the life processes of the body maintained when the body is at rest
Beta blockers
Drugs that are used to control heart rate and that have a calming and relaxing effect.
Blood pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the blood vessels.
Bowel
Common name for the lower intestine
Bronchioles
Small tubes in the lungs into which the bronchi sub-divide
Calorie
A unit which measures heat or energy production in the body
Cerebellum
Part of the brain which controls body movement
Cerebrum
Largest part of the brain, responsible for conscious control of the body
Cholesterol
FATTY deposit which can build up on the inner walls of the arteries reducing blood flow causing blockages or high blood pressure
Dehydration
Rapid loss of water from the body
Delayed concussion
When the symptoms of concussion occur some time after the injury is received
Dietician
A person who advises on the type of diet a sportsperson should have to meet the demands of their sport
Ectomorph
A somatotype, (or body type) where a person is linear, often slim with thin arms and shoulders
Fainting
Temporary unconsciousness or dizziness
Gangrene
An infection which can set in after a fracture has occurred.
Glucose
A type of sugar found in carbohydrates.
Glycogen
The form in which glucose is stored.
Haemorrhage
When a blood vessel breaks/followed by heavy bleeding.
Health
A state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
Healthy, active lifestyle
A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental and social wellbeing, and which includes regular exercise and physical activity.
Heart attack
When the heart muscle is starved of oxygen due to a blockage, causing severe chest pain and sometimes death.
Hygiene
Ways of maintaining cleanliness and health, good personal habits.
Immunization
Vaccination of injection which prevents disease.
Ingrown toe nails
Toe nails growing unevenly into the skin at the sides of the nails.
Leukocyte
White blood cell
Malnutrition
A poor physical condition due to a lack of nutrition.
Narcotic analgesics
Drugs that can be used to reduce the feeling of pain.
Obese
Extremely fat or overweight.
Overweight
Having weight in excess of normal (not harmful unless accompanied by overfatness).
Passive smoking
Where someone who is a non-smoker inhales someone elsei?s cigarette smoke.
Peptide hormones
Drugs that cause the production of other hormones.
Performance enhancing drug
A type of unlawful drug which can help to improve performance.
Physiotherapist
A specialist who treats someone by using exercise or massage.
Prescription
A medical treatment which a doctor must authorise
Psychiatrist
Someone who helps people to mentally prepare or mentally cope.
Self-esteem
A feeling of being pleased with, proud or confident of oneself.
Spasm
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction.
Sphygmomanometer
A device for measuring blood pressure.
Stimulants
Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as increased mental and/or physical alertness.
Sucrose
A type of sugar (e.g. white table sugar)
Testosterone
One of the banned types of androgenic anabolic steroids.
Undernourished
Lacking in certain nutrients.
Underweight
Underweight
Vaccinate
An injection or inoculation with a vaccine.
Vitamin deficiency
A lack of the necessary level or intake of vitamins.
Vitamin supplement
A means of correcting a vitamin deficiency.
