Semester Exam (Vocab)

Question 1

Physiological Wellness

Answer 1

The state of physical health and functioning, ensuring basic body systems work properly.

Question 2

Emotional Wellness

Answer 2

The ability to manage emotions effectively and cope with stress, challenges, and life changes.

Question 3

Social Wellness

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Developing healthy relationships, communication, and maintaining a support system with others.

Question 4

Financial Wellness

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Managing finances effectively, including budgeting, saving, and achieving financial stability.

Question 5

Intellectual Wellness

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Engaging in mentally stimulating activities, expanding knowledge, and improving skills.

Question 6

Environmental Wellness

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Living in harmony with your surroundings by protecting the environment and personal spaces.

Question 7

Cortisol

Answer 7

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate stress, metabolism, and immune response.

Question 8

Vasopressin

Answer 8

A hormone that helps regulate water balance in the body and constricts blood vessels.

Question 9

Epinephrine

Answer 9

Also known as adrenaline, it’s a hormone that triggers the body’s “fight-or-flight” response to stress.

Question 10

Norepinephrine

Answer 10

A hormone and neurotransmitter that increases alertness, attention, and energy in response to stress.

Question 11

Eustress vs Distress

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Eustress: Positive stress that motivates and improves performance (e.g., preparing for a competition).

Distress: Negative stress that causes anxiety, decreases performance, and can harm health.

Question 12

Acute Stress

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Short-term stress that arises from specific events or situations, often resolved quickly.

Question 13

Acute Episodic Stress

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Frequent episodes of acute stress, often experienced by individuals with a chaotic lifestyle.

Question 14

Chronic Stress

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Long-term stress that persists over an extended period, leading to potential health issues.

Question 15

Physical Stress

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Stress caused by physical demands on the body, such as injury, illness, or fatigue.

Question 16

Mental Stress

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Stress arising from cognitive or emotional challenges, such as problem-solving or decision-making.

Question 17

Behavioral Stress

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Stress that results in changes in behavior, like irritability, aggression, or unhealthy habits.

Question 18

Emotional Stress

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Stress related to emotions, such as anxiety, sadness, or anger, often caused by personal events.

Question 19

Pathogenic vs. Non-Pathogenic

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Pathogenic: Refers to organisms or agents that can cause disease.

Non-pathogenic: Organisms or agents that do not cause disease and are often harmless.

Question 20

Epidemiologist

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A scientist who studies the spread, causes, and control of diseases in populations.

Question 21

Gestational Age vs Conception Age

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Gestational age: The age of a pregnancy measured from the first day of the woman’s last menstrual period.

Conception age: The age of a pregnancy measured from the date of fertilization.

Question 22

Ovulation

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The release of a mature egg from the ovary, typically occurring mid-menstrual cycle.

Question 23

Fallopian Tube

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A pair of tubes in the female reproductive system that transport the egg from the ovaries to the uterus.

Question 24

Cell cleavage

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The early division of a fertilized egg into smaller cells without increasing its overall size.

Question 25

Implantation

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The process where a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus to begin pregnancy.

Question 26

Placenta

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An organ that develops during pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus.

Question 27

Endometrium

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The lining of the uterus that thickens each month in preparation for pregnancy.

Question 28

Human Chorionic Gonadortopin Hormone (hCG)

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A hormone produced during pregnancy that signals the body to support the growing fetus.

Question 29

Umbilical Cord

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A cord that connects the fetus to the placenta, providing nutrients and removing waste.

Question 30

Lanugo

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Fine, soft hair that covers the body of a fetus to help regulate body temperature.

Question 31

Vernix Caseosa

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A white, waxy substance that coats and protects the skin of a fetus during pregnancy.

Question 32

Moro relfex

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An involuntary reflex in newborns where they extend their arms and legs when startled.

Question 33

Surfactant

Answer 33

A substance in the lungs that reduces surface tension, helping the lungs expand for breathing.

Question 34

Colostrum

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The first form of milk produced by mammals after birth, rich in nutrients and antibodies.

Question 35

Braxton-Hicks Contractions

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Irregular, mild uterine contractions that occur during pregnancy, often called “false labor.”

Question 36

Anxiety Attack

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A sudden episode of intense worry, fear, or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat.

Question 37

Short term Memory

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The ability to hold and recall small amounts of information for a short period.

Question 38

Long Term Memory

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The ability to store information over long periods, ranging from days to years.

Question 39

Sensory Memory

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The shortest form of memory that briefly stores sensory information (sight, sound, touch).

Question 40

Flashbulb memory

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A vivid, detailed memory of a significant or emotional event, often remembered with great clarity.

Question 41

CERT

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CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a program that trains volunteers to help in emergencies, like disasters, by teaching basic response skills like first aid and rescue

Question 42

FAST

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FAST (First Aid for Severe Trauma) is a program teaching how to handle life-threatening bleeding and trauma emergencies, including applying pressure, tourniquets, and other critical skills

Question 43

SALT

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SALT (Sort, Assess, Life-saving interventions, Treatment/Transport) is a system used in mass casualty emergencies to quickly prioritize patients based on severity and provide care.

Question 44

Stigma

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Negative beliefs or attitudes toward a person or group

Question 45

Neurotransmitters

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Chemicals in the brain that send signals between nerve cells

Question 46

Organic vs Inorganic

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Organic compounds contain carbon; inorganic compounds usually don’t

Question 47

Biostatistician

Answer 47

A scientist who uses statistics to study health and biology