Self Care
taking care of your body so you look and feel your best
Grooming
People who have _____ cannot distinguish certain colors.
Color Blindness
If you experience a fever of _____ degrees or higher for more thank one day, you should seek medical advice promptly.
100
It takes ____ minutes or more of activity to raise the level of norepinephrine in the bloodstream.
20
physical activities in which a person can continue to participate as he or she gets older
Lifetime Sports
To help protect yourself against ______, avoid sharing brushes, combs, and hats.
Head Lice
You can get tested for hearing problems by a(n)
Audiologist
a signal of change in a body function or behavior from the usual
Symptom
When the body readies itself to meet a challenge, muscles tense and heart rate and blood pressure _____.
Increases
the ability to lift, pull, push, kick, and throw objects with force
Muscular Strength
a physician who specializes in caring for the skin
Dermatologist
The unit used to measure the loudness of sounds is a
Decibel
an advanced gum condition that affects gums, jawbone, and connective tissues in the mouth that support the teeth
Periodontal disease
Blood flows more easily to your brain during and after __________, which can make you concentrate and think more clearly.
Physical Activity
Choosing a particular physical activity for its desired benefits
Specificity
a skin condition in which glands and hair follicles become inflamed
Acne
To get a prescription for glasses or contacts, see a trained vision specialist called a
Optometrist
an invisible, sticky film of bacteria that forms on the teeth, especially near the gum line
Dental Plaque
the ability to bend and move the body through a full range of motion
Flexibility
the gradual increase in intensity and time spent on physical activity
Progression
is caused by bacteria from perspiration decomposing on the skin
Body Odor
In the condition called _____ distant objects appear blurred
Myopia
the abnormal fitting together of the teeth when the jaws are closed
Malocclusion
a substance produced in the brain that helps reduce pain
Beta-Endorphin
the healthful condition of the body that is the result of regular physical activity
Physical Fitness