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aspect of health that refers to how well your body functions
Physical Health
speed up messages traveling between the brain and body
Stimulants
medication and other substance that change how the body or brain functions
Drug
aspect of health that involves interacting and getting along with others in positive, healthy ways
Social Health
state of complete physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being
Health
medicines that may only be purchased with a written order from a doctor or licensed professional
Prescription
process by which the sperm and egg combine to create a zygote
Fertilization
aspect of health that has to do with a person’s thoughts and feelings
Mental/Emotional Health
The 4 types of human development
Physical
Intellectual
Emotional
Social
A period of time when the body develops more adult like qualities, including the ability to reproduce
Puberty
desired result of something you plan to do
Goal
is a virus, a microorganism, or another agent that causes disease
Pathogen
cancer causing substances
carcinogens
a condition or practice conducive to the preservation of health
personal hygiene
tissues, organs, and cells that fight pathogens
Immune System
Organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host
Parasite/Protozoan
active process that involves becoming aware of and making choices toward improving aspects of health
Wellness
5 aspects of S-M-A-R-T
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Timely
Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly.
Nutrients
toxic substance that gives tobacco products their addictive qualities
nicotine
important events that occur in each of the developmental stages of the life cycle
Milestones
chemical released by the brain that produces feelings of pleasure
dopamine
Carbohydrates; Vitamins
Protein; Minerals
Fats; Water
How many steps of the decision making process are there and what are they?
Step 1 - Identify the decision
Step 2 - Brainstorming options
Step 3 - Identify possible outcomes
Step 4 - Make a decision
Step 5 - Evaluate/Reflect on the decision
detailed step-by-step method to reach a desired outcome; outlines what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, and when it will be done
Action Plan