SOC 23 : Lifestyle Choices Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Depressant?
A
substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
2
Q
What is a stimulant
A
A substance that raises alertness
3
Q
What is a Sedative?
A
a drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect.
4
Q
What are lifestyle choices
A
the choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health
5
Q
What is High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
A
sometimes known as good cholesterol, removes bad cholesterol from the body.
