pdhpe Flashcards
1
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thyroxine?
A
effects the growth of teeth, brain and maturation
2
Q
the growth hormone?
A
acts on the body tissues except for the testes in boys and the ovaries in girls
3
Q
glucocorticoid?
A
important in providing energy during growth
4
Q
oestrogen?
A
effects the development of breasts and the shape of the women’s body
5
Q
factors effecting health?
A
genetics, environment, communicable diseases, life style and lifestyle diseases and medical conditions
6
Q
age of consent?
A
16
7
Q
what does aids stand for aids stand for?
A
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
8
Q
what does HIV stand for?
A
human immunodeficiency virus
9
Q
what is an STI?
A
sexually transmitted infection
10
Q
how does HIV contract?
A
- sexual contact
- injection drug use
- pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding
- brood transfusion
- occupational exposure
11
Q
testosterone?
A
important to the growth spurt in boys and muscular development
