Soc23 Lifestyle Choices

Question 1

What is a depressant?

Answer 1

Substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body

Question 2

Stimulant def

Answer 2

A substance that raises alterness.

Question 3

Sedative def

Answer 3

A drug that has calming or sleep- inducing effect.

Question 4

Lifestyle choices def

Answer 4

The choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health.

Question 5

High-density lipoprotein def

Answer 5

Sometimes known as good cholesterol, removes bad cholesterol.

Question 6

Effects of smoking

Answer 6

Shortness of breath/ reduced lung capacity.
Heart disease
Bronchitis and lung disease

Question 7

Effects of alcohol

Answer 7

Affect the way your brain works, changing your behaviour and making it harder for you
to think clearly
- Damage your heart and circulatory system causing high blood pressure
- Lead to liver damage
- Cause your pancreas to produce toxic substances
- Increase your risk of developing some cancers including mouth, liver and breast
cancer
- Weakens your immune system, making your body an easier target for disease.

Question 8

An unhealthy lifestyle may cause

Answer 8

Depression
Increase stress
Reduce life expectancy

Question 9

Healthy lifestyles may cause

Answer 9

An increase in life expectancy
Generate happiness
Promote confidence and self esteem.