Order and Design Test 4 Flashcards
group of nutrients that includes sugars and starch
carbohydrates
the minimum amount of sleep that most preteens and young teens need each night
8 hours
the group of drugs to which alcohol belongs
depressants
thin, sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth
plaque
the organ on which alcohol has the noticeable effect
brain
the type of drug that marijuana belongs to
halllucinogen
the layer of dead skin at the base of a nail
cuticle
diseases that are caused by improper nutrition or malfunctioning cells rather than by invading disease-causing organisms
noninfectious diseases
group of drugs to which nicotine belongs
stimulants
the type of cardiovascular disease when the heart beats abnormally
arrhythmia
the most powerful natural stimulant
cocaine
the general term for a disease-causing organism, like a bacterium or virus
pathogen
the group of drugs derived from the opium poppy and similar synthetic drugs
opioids
drug commonly found in tobacco products
nicotine
a substance that provides immunity toa disease by simulating a disease-causing organism
vaccine
condition that occurs when someone does not get proper nutrition because of a poor diet
malnutrition
enlargement of muscle due to exercise
hypertrophy
the abbreviation SPF
sun protection factor
the painful and sometimes deadly sickness that occurs when a dependence-causing drug is no longer taken
withdrawal
white or black mounds that occur when sebaceous glands become clogged
pimples
type of fats which usually come from animal products and are usually solid at room temperature
saturated fats
a strong feeling expressed in a physical way
emotion
needed for the transport of oxygen in the blood
iron
helps muscles move correctly and maintains water balance
potassium
needed to absorb certain minerals; comes from sun exposure
vitamin D
indigestible polysaccharide
fiber
helps blood to clot
vitamin K
promotes strong bones and is important for muscle contractions
calcium
the building blocks of proteins
amino acids
the most dangerous form of skin cancer, which is often caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation
melanoma
the most common disease in man
dental caries
the process by which malignant tumors spread to other parts of the body
metastasis
activities that require strength and speed but do not maintain a raised heart rate
anaerobic
the disease that occurs when HIV infection causes the immune system to fail
AIDS
the best way to deal with emotions
prayer and Scripture
the unit usually used to measure the energy content of food
Calorie
burn that damages only the epidermis
first-degree burn
most common diseases affecting the immune system
allergies
caused by overstretching muscles to the point of tearing
muscle strains
drugs that are breathed through the nose or mouth as a vapor
inhalants
a fracture that does not break the skin
simple or closed
the amount of energy the body needs to function at rest
basal metabolic rate
the intentional use of a drug for non-medical purposes
drug abuse
an object that can transmit pathogens left on it after it is touched by an infected person
fomite
