Introduction to Health
Fake science or news.
What is psuedoscience?
is an organ systems that includes two or more organs that work
What is a system of the body?
a type of fat that is created by hydrogenation; poses health risks acknowledged by the FDA.
What is Trans Fat?
substances that cause cancer.
What is carcinogens?
a drug composed of the dried parts of the Cannabis plant
What is marijuana?
This global pop superstar broke records with her massive Eras Tour and became the first artist to sweep the entire Billboard Hot 100 top 10 in a single week.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This is the single most effective method for 100% preventing the transmission of all STIs and unplanned pregnancies.
What is abstinence?
Mental, Emotional, Physical, Social
What are the 4 main aspects of Health?
is a body part that performs a particular function.
What is an organ?
a type of fat that is made by the body that is also present in some foods.
What is cholsterol?
the consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
What is binge drinking?
a feeling of intense happiness caused by high levels of dopamine in the brain.
What is Euphoria?
Known for his signature falsetto, this Canadian singer-songwriter dominated the charts with massive hits like Blinding Lights and Starboy.
Who is The Weeknd?
Unlike bacterial STIs, which can be cured with antibiotics, STIs caused by this type of pathogen (like HIV or Herpes) can be treated but cannot be completely cured.
What is a virus (or viral STIs)?
a disease that occurs that resolves quickly.
What is an acute disease?
are the microscopic building blocks that make up your body.
What are cells?
a small chemical unit that makes up proteins.
What are amino acids?
a buildup of scar tissue in the liver; often leads to death
What is Cirrhosis?
medications that relieve pain.
What are Analgesics?
This British singer-songwriter won a Grammy for Harry's House and spent 15 weeks at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his hit single As It Was.
Who is Harry Styles?
Often called a "silent" infection, this bacterial STI is the most commonly reported in the U.S. and frequently shows zero symptoms, leading to untreated fertility issues later in life.
What is Chlamydia?
disease that occurs for many years, even for a lifetime (stroke or diabetes).
What is a Chronic disease?
is the process of maintaining an internal state of physiological balance.
What is homeostasis?
a condition causing weakness, tiredness, and headaches; results from decrease in red blood cells or insufficient hemoglobin.
What is anemia?
term for a group of serious physical and mental birth defects caused by a women’s consumption of alcohol while pregnant.
What is FAS?
a stimulant made of white powder that comes from the leaves of coca plants
What is Cocaine?
This young pop icon made history by sweeping the "Big Four" Grammy categories in 2020 and sang the Oscar-winning track What Was I Made For? for the Barbie movie.
Who is Billie Eilish?
This common viral STI, which can cause skin-to-skin warts, has a highly recommended vaccine available for teens to prevent strains linked to cervical and other cancers.
What is HPV (Human Papillomavirus)?
an abnormal physical or mental condition with no single, identifiable cause (anxiety, depression, or eating disorder).
What is a disorder?
in the brain is the body’s thermostat, like the thermostat in a home. It monitors the body temperature.
What is the hypothalamus?
a complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest.
What is fiber?
term for a group of diseases that cause difficulty breathing; includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
What is COPD?
an opiate drug derived from morphine and often mixed with sugar, powdered milk, or other drugs
What is Heroin?
Born Austin Post, this versatile genre-blending artist holds the record for the most Diamond-certified singles in RIAA history, with hits like Sunflower and Circles.
Who is Post Malone?
While barrier methods like condoms are highly effective against STIs transmitted through bodily fluids (like HIV or Chlamydia), they offer significantly less protection against this category of STIs, which are spread via skin-to-skin contact.
What are viral/ulcerative STIs (such as HPV, Herpes, or Syphilis)?