What is the leading cause of death for ALL ages in the US
Heart Disease
This is the number one way to relieve stress
Exercise
A ________________ is any substance that alters the brain
Drug
There are 2 types of tumors. Malignant and Benign. Which ones are cancerous
Malignant
______________ is when sperm successfully fertilizes and egg.
Fertilization
Alert
Lockdown
Inform
Counter
Evacuate
Heart and Lungs
Many drugs such as cocaine, meth, and heroin release large amounts of this neurotransmitter that makes people feel good. It is also a main cause of addiction
Dopamine
Which type of diabetes is an auto immune disorder and not caused by behaviors from an individual.
Type 1
What are the 3 essential MACROnutrients our bodies need
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Which school shooting had more deaths than any other in the history of the US
Virginia Tech University
This lobe of the brain is responsible for decision making and is the last to develop. One of the main reasons why teenagers often make poor decisions
Frontal Lobe
These drugs increase our central nervous system's activity levels
Stimulants
This STD is the most common in the US
Chlamydia
This type of exercise involves movements that causes our muscles to contract and relax through full range of motion.
Isotonic Exercise
What is the number 1 way to deter burglars from your home?
Beware of dog sign
Young athletes who have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, which is a condition that causes the heart to thicken and disrupt electrical signals, are at an increased risk for what event?
Cardiac Arrest
This medication can be used to reverse over doses within the first 5 minutes
Narcan
T-cells
This live saving device is crucial to get to a person suffering from cardiac arrest as quickly as possible.
AED
What is the average response time for a 911 call?
11 minutes
This condition that is seen in a number of NFL players after they retire is caused by repeated blows to the head.
CTE
There are 2 components that make up marijuana. What are they?
THC and CBD
This hormone is produced in the pancreas and is what tells our body to use blood sugar. (HINT: people with diabetes are lacking in this hormone)
Insulin
If both parents are carriers of cystic fibrosis gene. What is the percentage their child will be born with it.
25%