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Unit 11 - Personal Health, Consumer Choices (TH 2) Flashcards

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Fluoride

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A chemical that helps prevent tooth decay

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Plaque

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A thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and leads to tooth decay

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Tartar

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Hardened plaque that hurts gum health

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Pores

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Tiny openings in the skin that allow perspiration to escape

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Dermis

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The skin’s inner layer

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Epidermis

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The outermost layer of skin

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Hair Follicles

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Small sacs in the dermis from which hair grows

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Ultraviolet (UV) Rays

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An invisible form of radiation that can enter skin cells and change their structure

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Malanin

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The substance that gives skin its color

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Acne

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A skin condition caused by active oil glands that clog hair follicles

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Dandruff

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A condition that results when too many dead skin cells flake off the outer layer of the scalp

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Optometrist

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A health care professional who is trained to examine the eyes for vision problems and to prescribe corrective lenses

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Ophthalmologist

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A physician who specializes in the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye

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Cataract

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An eye condition in which the lens becomes cloudy as a person ages

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Glaucoma

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An eye condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye

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Astigmatism

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An eye condition in which images appear wavy or blurry

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Tinnitus

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A constant ringing in the ears

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Deafness

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A condition in which someone has difficulty hearing sounds or has complete hearing loss

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Decibel

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The unit for measuring the loudness of sound

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Consumer

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A person who buys products and services

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Advertisement

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A message designed to influence consumers to buy a product or service

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Fraud

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Calculated effort to trick or fool others

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Endorsement

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Statement of approval

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Infomercials

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Long television commercials whose main purpose seems to be to present information rather than to sell a product

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Comparison Shopping

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Collecting information, comparing products, evaluating their benefits, and choosing products with the best value

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Generic Products

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Products sold in plain packages at lower prices than brand-name products

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Warranty

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A company’s or a store’s written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product does not function properly

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Medicine

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A drug that prevents or cures an illness or eases its symptoms

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Prescription Medicine

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Medicine that can be obtained legally only with a doctor’s written permission

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Pharmacist

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A person trained to prepare and distribute medicine

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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine

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Medicine that you can buy without a doctor’s permission

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Side Effect

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A reaction to a medicine other than the one intended

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Primary Care Provider

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A health care professional who provides checkups and general care

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Specialist

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A health care professional who is trained to treat a specific category of patients or specific health problems

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Health Insurance

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A plan in which a person pays a set fee to an insurance company in return for the company’s agreement to pay some or all medical expenses when needed

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Managed Care Plans

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Health insurance plans that emphasize preventative medicine and work to control the cost and maintain the quality of health care

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Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

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A health insurance plan the contracts with selected physicians and specialists to provide medical services

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Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

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A health insurance plan that allows its members to select a physician who participates in the plan for a reduced cost or to visit the physician of their choice

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Point-of-Service (POS) Plan

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A health insurance plan that combines the features of HMOs and PPOs

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