health test 6 Flashcards by CALEB GARCIA

the proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains

NUTRIENT DENSITY

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the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart

pulmonary circulation

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the higher blood pressure and occurs during contraction of the ventricles

systolic pressure

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waste away; occurs in muscles that remain unused

atrophy

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an embryo at 9 weeks until the time of birth

fetus

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the chemical and physical processes by which the body “burns” food and generates energy

metabolism

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science or study

-logy

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refers to the liver

hepat- or hepato-

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refers to the heart

cardio-

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refers to the bones

osteo-

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refers to muscle

my-, myo-

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cords that attach muscles to bones

tendons

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alternate back blows and chest compressions

infant is choking and can’t cry

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the immediate medical attention given to a victim of an injury or sudden illness

first aid

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results when a person’s blood pressure drops to a critical low; treat a third-degree burn victim for this

shock

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try applying direct pressure first
apply a pressure bandage

to control bleeding

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use if you must leave an unconscious victim for any reason

recovery position

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treats eye diseases and disorders

ophthalmologist

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Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate; tips for treating musculoskeletal injuries

RICE

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means “heat”

therm- or thermo-

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refers to the nervous systemd

neuro-

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the most important components of the immune system; white blood cells

leukocyties

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means “inflammation”

-itis

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an animal that transmits infection

vector

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a substance that stimulates the immune system to develop and acquired immunity

vaccine

means "diseased condition"

-iasis

refers to tumer

-oma

means "hard"

scler- or sclera-

high blood pressure

hypertension

a condition in which the heart stops beating

cardiac arrest

a tumor that shows no tendency to spread throughout the body

benign

a doctor who treats cancer

oncologist

an inflammation of the liver

hepatitis

means "liver"

hepat- or hepato-

treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system

neurologist

a substance that alters the function of the body in some

drug

refers to the head

cephal

common prescription drugs that stop the growth of bacteria

antibiotics

a condition in which a drug user becomes unable to function normally without a drug

dependence

medicines that cause the loss of feeling

anesthetics

medicines that reduce pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses

analgesics

a phenomenon in which a drug user requires more and more of a drug to reach a "high"

tolerance

drugs that are used medically to relieve severe pain; relieve pain and produce euphoria

narcotics

psychedelic drugs; LSD

hallucinogens

drugs that speed up activity of the central nervous system; cocaine; amphetamine

stimulants

drugs that slow down brain activity; alcohol

depressants

drugs derived from the hemp plant; marijuana

cannabinoids

the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States

marijuana

imitate male hormone testosterone

anabolic steroids

relay signals from the central nervous system to other parts of the body

motor neurons

one of the strongest influences on a teenager's attitudes and actions during adolescence

peer pressure

the leading preventable cause of death in the United States

cigarette smoking

the thick bundle of nerves through which the brain communicates with the body

spinal cord

the endocrine gland that is sometimes called the "master gland" because it affects the other endocrine glands

pituitary gland

the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States

traffic accidents

vitamins C and E

antioxidant vitamins

the body's largest internal organ

liver

given to an unconscious person who is not breathing

CPR

below-normal body temperature

hypothermia

include abrasions, lacerations, and punctures

open wounds

an inflammation that affects he respiratory system

bronchitis

a disorder of the endocrine system

diabetes mellitus

a noninfectious condition affecting the cardiovascular system

arteriosclerosis

the largest part of the brain

cerebrum

nutrients that should provide 45%-65% of a person's total food intake

carbohydrates

strong bands of connective tissue that join bones together

ligaments

the drownproofing technique to use while wearing a PFD in cold water

HELP position

the nerve cells of the body

neurons

the weather phenomenon that kills the most people every year

floods

the most common outdoor emergency signal

three of anything

the concept of minimizing risk while maximizing benefits

risk assessment

frequency, intensity, and duration give you the maximum benefit of this type of exercise

aerobic exercise

a doctor who treats blood diseases and disorders

hematologist

a doctor who treats skin diseases and disorders

dermatologist

a doctor who provides primary care for adults while treating problems of the internal organs

internist