Health and Hygiene
How long is the proper amount of time to wash your hands for?
at least 20 seconds
What emotion can cause us to lose sleep or trouble falling asleep?
anxiety/stress
What is Stress? (general description)
A state of worry, panic or mental tension.
What is the Psychoactive part of Cannabis?
THC
Happy Birthday
Why is proper hygiene important?
To prevent the spread of disease
This process in our brain controls when we fall asleep and wake up.
Circadian rhythm
Stress is a response to...?
When we discussed vaping, why did I say vaping liquids are so unsafe?
They are not regulated, no FDA approval
200mg
What disease did we discuss that is most associated with a poor diet, including high carbs and high sugar intake?
(Be specific!)
Type 2 diabetes
What hormone helps us fall asleep?
Melatonin
Give me 3 things you may feel when you are stressed.
Heart racing, unfocused/hard to focus, irritability
Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Heroin, Morphine, Dilaudid
They are highly addictive
What part of the brain develops last, and what does this area control? (2 Things)
Prefrontal cortex; impulse control and decision making
Name the 5 food groups for healthy nutrition
How does a lack of sleep affect memory?
We do not retain information as well when we lose sleep
Explain 3 ways the body reacts to the stress response?
Stimulants exist in 3 categories, Legal, Illicit and... ?
Prescribed
Describe the difference between dependency and addiction.
dependency- body cannot function without it
Addiction- brain/emotions drive the need for more
What is the recommended daily amount of sugar? (in grams)
24 grams
What hormone is ONLY released during restful sleep and affects multiple processes in the body, including regulating glucose and bone length?
Growth Hormone (GH)
What are the names of the "fight or flight" response and the "rest and digest" response. (must say them in the correct order as they are listed here)
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
Name the part of the brain that releases dopamine and creates the "reward and reinforcement" associated with substance abuse.
Basal Ganglia
What is the difference between the stress response and dysregulation?
Trick question: they are essentially the same