Personal Care

Question 1

2 sets of teeth?

Answer 1

baby (primary) and permanent

Question 2

Functions of teeth and mouth: (2)

Answer 2

1. chew food (digestion)
2. help give shape and structure to mouth

Question 3

area around the teeth (gum and jawbone)

Answer 3

periodontium

Question 4

support teeth/hold in place

Answer 4

periodontium

Question 5

3 parts of the tooth:

Answer 5

the crown, neck, and the root (below surface)

Question 6

visible portion of the tooth (covered with enamel)

Answer 6

crown

Question 7

tissue that contains the blood vessels and nerves; provides nourishment to the root/ teeth

Answer 7

pulp

Question 8

layer of connective tissue that protects the pulp

Answer 8

dentin

Question 9

4 types of teeth:

Answer 9

1. incisors- four on top and bottom (8)
2. canine- beside the incisors (8)
3. premolars- beside the canine (8)
4. molars- way in the back (12)

Question 10

your last set of adult teeth to grow in. Another name for wisdom teeth is “third molars,” and they’re in the very back of your mouth.

Answer 10

Wisdom teeth

Question 11

what is the major threat to your teeth?

Answer 11

bacteria (food and sugar)

Question 12

sticky, colorless film- reacts to sugar to destroy enamel and irritate gums

Answer 12

plaque

Question 13

4 good oral hygiene:

Answer 13

1. brush- 3 times
2. floss
3. annual cleanings
4. well balanced diet (less sugar)

Question 14

tooth problems: (5)

Answer 14

1. halitosis (bad breath)
2. cavity- hole in tooth (tooth decay)
3. crooked teeth- braces (orthodontist)
4. periodontal teeth- inflammation of gum (tartar- hard crust like substance)
5. malocclusion- “bad bite” (too many teeth- jaw not aligned)

Question 15

largest organ of the body also known as the integumentary system (includes hair, nails, and glands)

Answer 15

skin

Question 16

functions of the skin (4):

Answer 16

1. protects (barrier) against pathogens and protects internal organs
2. regulations of body temperature
3. 5th-sense (touch) sensory organ
4. excretes waste

Question 17

how many layers does the skin have?

Answer 17

3 layers

Question 18

the 2 main layers of the skin?

Answer 18

dermis and epidermis

Question 19

inner, thick layer- made up of connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves (skin)

Answer 19

dermis

Question 20

outer, thinner layers- made up of living and dead cell (skin)

Answer 20

epidermis

Question 21

protein that hardens nails

Answer 21

keratin

Question 22

waterproofs our skin

Answer 22

lipids

Question 23

pigment that gives skin, hair and eye color

Answer 23

melanin

Question 24

an organ that makes and produces hormones

Answer 24

glands

Question 25

two types of glands:

Answer 25

1. endocrine (sweat, tears and oil) 2. exocrine (milk and hormones)

Question 26

5 ways to keep skin healthy:

Answer 26

1. wash daily 2. avoid touching face (bacteria) 3. use non-fragrance moisturizers 4. avoid sugar/oil 5. sunscreen

Question 27

produces the melanin (pigment)

Answer 27

UV rays

Question 28

how to protect the skin (2)

Answer 28

1.sunscreen spf 50 or higher 2.wear long sleeves and pants

Question 29

risks of body piercing/tattoos

Answer 29

- break barrier of skin causing bacteria/virus - can cause hepatitis B.C; HIV

Question 30

common skin problems (6)

Answer 30

1. acne- pimples, blackheads (clogged pores-oil) 2. eczema- dry skin (rough and inflamed- irritants and allergens can cause it) 3. warts- virus growth (contagious) 4. vitiligo- patches of skin lose color/pigment 5. boils- infected hair follicle 6. cancers- basils cell carcinomas and melanoma

Question 31

most serious form of skin cancer

Answer 31

melanoma

Question 32

hair follicles structure that surrounds the root of the hair

Answer 32

hair

Question 33

functions of hair (3)

Answer 33

1.protects skin from UV rays 2.protects eyes (brows, lashes) 3.reduces loss of heat

Question 34

how to maintain health hair (3)

Answer 34

- well balanced diet - regular shampooing - daily comb/brush

Question 35

limit these things on your hair (3)

Answer 35

-perms -dyes -bleaches

Question 36

hair problems: (2)

Answer 36

dandruff (dead skin/white flakes- scalp too dry) head lice (parasite insects)

Question 37

secretes tears/clean

Answer 37

lacrimal glands

Question 38

3 layers of eyes:

Answer 38

outermost, middle, inner layer

Question 39

bends and focuses light

Answer 39

cornea

Question 40

a transparent, jelly-like substance that fills the eye

Answer 40

vitreous humor

Question 41

nearsightedness- can’t see distances

Answer 41

myopia

Question 42

weak eye muscles (cross eyed and lazy eyed)

Answer 42

strabismus

Question 43

inflamed oil gland

Answer 43

stiy

Question 44

4 serious diseases that can cause blindness

Answer 44

1.glaucoma: too much pressure on eyeball 2. cataracts: lens become cloudy 3. detached retina: pulls away from the eye 4. macular degeneration: deterioration of retina (leading cause of blindness)

Question 45

connect the outer and middle ear

Answer 45

auditory ossicles

Question 46

made up of 3 small passageways (cochlea- hearing, vestibule, semicircular canals- balance)

Answer 46

labyrinth

Question 47

ringing or bussing in ears

Answer 47

tinnitus

Question 48

rapid eye movement

Answer 48

REM

Question 49

ability to not sleep/have a hard time sleeping at night

Answer 49

insomnia

Question 50

a person stops and starts breathing many times during the night

Answer 50

sleep apnea

Question 51

severe sleepiness during the day/may just fall asleep

Answer 51

narcolepsy

Question 52

ways to get better sleep: (5)

Answer 52

1. go to bed same time/wake up same time 2. avoid screen time before bed/dark 3. avoid caffeine after noon 4. cool room 5. exercise regularly

Question 53

tough white part found in the outermost layer of your eye

Answer 53

sclera

Question 54

(lines the sclera) contains iris-colored part of the eye and the pupil- hole through which light enters

Answer 54

choroid (found in middle layer of the eye)

Question 55

light sensitive membrane cells- which contains rods/cones- allows us to see color and dim light

Answer 55

retina (found in inner layer of the eye)