nutrition
This macronutrient provides 4 kcal per gram and builds muscle.
What is protein
This organ pumps blood through the circulatory system.
What is the heart
The term for an extended period of sadness or loss of interest.
what is depression
This pathogen type causes the common cold.
what is a virus
The first thing you should check before giving first aid.
what is scene safety/is it safe to approach
This vitamin is essential for absorbing calcium.
what is vitamin d
The basic functional unit of the nervous system.
what is a neuron
This is a technique where you focus on breathing to reduce stress.
What is deep breathing or diaphragmatic breathing?
Vaccines help by stimulating what in the immune system?
what are antibodies/immune response
This “C” in CPR stands for ___.
what is circulation
These are fiber types that help digestion and are found in whole grains.
what are insoluble fibers
Name the three layers of skin.
what are epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
Name two symptoms of anxiety.
What are racing heart, sweating, restlessness, etc.?
This test is used to detect cervical cancer in females.
What is a Pap smear?
When someone is choking, you perform this maneuver.
What is the Heimlich maneuver / abdominal thrusts?
Name three minerals important for bone health.
What are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium?
This system includes the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
What is the endocrine system?
This disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings from mania to depression.
What is bipolar disorder?
Name two methods to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
What are hand washing, vaccination, safe food handling, quarantine, etc.?
Name two signs of a concussion.
What are confusion, headache, dizziness, nausea, etc.?
This chronic disease is strongly associated with poor diet and obesity.
What is type 2 diabetes?
This process in the lungs allows gas exchange (CO₂ out, O₂ in).
What is diffusion across alveolar membranes?
Name three protective factors that support mental health in teens.
What are social support, exercise, sleep, coping skills, etc.?
This chronic respiratory disease restricts airflow and is often caused by smoking.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
When treating a bleeding wound, the first step is ___.
what is apply pressure