Skin
Largest organ in the body
What is skin?
area immediately around the tooth, supports the tooth and holds it in place
The white part of the eye
What is the sclera?
The outer, visible part of the ear
What is auricle?
When I am doing a physical fitness routine and not seeing results I need to change up this:
A pigment that gives the skin, hair, and iris of the eyes their color
What is melanin?
Combination of bacteria and other particles such as small bits of food, which adheres to the outside of a tooth. This damages the tooth by coating it
What is plaque?
Myopia and hyperopia
What is nearsightedness and farsightedness?
The part of the ear responsible for balance
What is the inner ear or labyrinth--specifically the vestibule and the semicircular canals?
To care for a minor injury
What is PRICE: Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate?
Doctor who specializes in the skin and related problems
What is a dermatologist?
Bad Breath
What is halitosis?
An eye doctor--the one you see to get new glasses
What is an optician?
A blockage or injury to the ear results in this type of hearing loss.
What is conductive?
If I am having problems I need to HALT.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired?
Three functions of skin
What is protection, temperature control, and sensation?
Two types of doctors specializing in teeth
What are dentists and orthodontists?
Lens becomes cloudy and cannot focus light.
What is cataracts?
A birth defect, exposure to noise, growing older, and medication problems can result in this type of hearing loss.
What is sensorineural hearing loss?
the nutrient spider graph
What is nutrients in the middle, energy=carbohydrates, fats, protein no energy=vitamins, minerals, and water?
ABCDE's of Melanoma
What is asymmetry, border irregularity, color, diameter, and evolution (change)?
Misalignment of the upper and lower teeth, or a "bad bite"
What is malocclusion?
High pressure inside the eye damages the retina and optic nerve.
Glaucoma
Doctor specializing in ear, nose, and throat?
What is an Otolaryngologist?
These 10 things can help us live longer, healthier, and happier.
What are: 1. Sleep 2. breakfast 3. eat nutritious 4. exercise 5. maintain weight 6. no alcohol/drugs 7. no smoking 8. drink water 9. brush your teeth 10. wear a seat belt?