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.
Implantation
The process where a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus to begin pregnancy.
Placenta
An organ that develops during pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus.
Endometrium
The lining of the uterus that thickens each month in preparation for pregnancy.
Human Chorionic Gonadortopin Hormone (hCG)
A hormone produced during pregnancy that signals the body to support the growing fetus.
Umbilical Cord
A cord that connects the fetus to the placenta, providing nutrients and removing waste.
Lanugo
Fine, soft hair that covers the body of a fetus to help regulate body temperature.
Vernix Caseosa
A white, waxy substance that coats and protects the skin of a fetus during pregnancy.
Moro relfex
An involuntary reflex in newborns where they extend their arms and legs when startled.
Surfactant
A substance in the lungs that reduces surface tension, helping the lungs expand for breathing.
Colostrum
The first form of milk produced by mammals after birth, rich in nutrients and antibodies.
Braxton-Hicks Contractions
Irregular, mild uterine contractions that occur during pregnancy, often called “false labor.”
Anxiety Attack
A sudden episode of intense worry, fear, or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat.
Short term Memory
The ability to hold and recall small amounts of information for a short period.
Long Term Memory
The ability to store information over long periods, ranging from days to years.
Sensory Memory
The shortest form of memory that briefly stores sensory information (sight, sound, touch).
Flashbulb memory
A vivid, detailed memory of a significant or emotional event, often remembered with great clarity.
CERT
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
FAST
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
SALT
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.
Stigma
Negative beliefs or attitudes toward a person or group
Neurotransmitters
Chemicals in the brain that send signals between nerve cells
Organic vs Inorganic
Organic compounds contain carbon; inorganic compounds usually don’t
Biostatistician
A scientist who uses statistics to study health and biology
