Semester Exam (Vocab) Flashcards
Vocab
Physiological Wellness
The state of physical health and functioning, ensuring basic body systems work properly.
Emotional Wellness
The ability to manage emotions effectively and cope with stress, challenges, and life changes.
Social Wellness
Developing healthy relationships, communication, and maintaining a support system with others.
Financial Wellness
Managing finances effectively, including budgeting, saving, and achieving financial stability.
Intellectual Wellness
Engaging in mentally stimulating activities, expanding knowledge, and improving skills.
Environmental Wellness
Living in harmony with your surroundings by protecting the environment and personal spaces.
Cortisol
A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate stress, metabolism, and immune response.
Vasopressin
A hormone that helps regulate water balance in the body and constricts blood vessels.
Epinephrine
Also known as adrenaline, it’s a hormone that triggers the body’s “fight-or-flight” response to stress.
Norepinephrine
A hormone and neurotransmitter that increases alertness, attention, and energy in response to stress.
Eustress vs Distress
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.
Acute Stress
Short-term stress that arises from specific events or situations, often resolved quickly.
Acute Episodic Stress
Frequent episodes of acute stress, often experienced by individuals with a chaotic lifestyle.
Chronic Stress
Long-term stress that persists over an extended period, leading to potential health issues.
Physical Stress
Stress caused by physical demands on the body, such as injury, illness, or fatigue.
Mental Stress
Stress arising from cognitive or emotional challenges, such as problem-solving or decision-making.
Behavioral Stress
Stress that results in changes in behavior, like irritability, aggression, or unhealthy habits.
Emotional Stress
Stress related to emotions, such as anxiety, sadness, or anger, often caused by personal events.
Pathogenic vs. Non-Pathogenic
Pathogenic: Refers to organisms or agents that can cause disease.
Non-pathogenic: Organisms or agents that do not cause disease and are often harmless.
Epidemiologist
A scientist who studies the spread, causes, and control of diseases in populations.
Gestational Age vs Conception Age
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.
Ovulation
The release of a mature egg from the ovary, typically occurring mid-menstrual cycle.
Fallopian Tube
A pair of tubes in the female reproductive system that transport the egg from the ovaries to the uterus.
Cell cleavage
The early division of a fertilized egg into smaller cells without increasing its overall size.
