Nutrition
Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What does the prefix "brady-" mean?
Slow
What neurotransmitter is strongly associated with feelings of reward and motivation?
Dopamine
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization
What vitamin is mainly produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine?
Kidneys
What does the suffix "-itis" indicate?
Inflammation
What is the term for the body's physical and mental response to a challenging situation?
Stress
What is one major reason vaccines can help protect not only individuals but communities?
They can reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
What mineral is essential for making hemogoblin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells?
Iron
If someone's body temperature rises above the normal range, what condition are they experiencing?
Fever
If hyper- means excessive/high and glycemia refers to blood sugar, what does hyperglycemia mean?
High blood sugar
Which disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and/or loss of interest in activities?
Major depressive disorder
True or False: Access to healthcare can be affected by factors such as income, location, language, and transportation.
True
A person with a deificiency of vitamin C is at risk of developing what disease?
Scurvy
What type of diabetes occurs when the body's immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells?
Type 1 diabetes
What does "bilateral" mean?
Affecting or occurring on both sides of the body
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) designed to help people change?
Unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors
What is health equity?
The idea that everyone should have a fair opportunity to achieve their best possible health
What type of fat is generally considered more heart-healthy because it can help lower LDL cholersterol?
Unsaturated fat
What is the medical term for a blood clot that travels through the bloodstream and blocks a vessel in the lungs?
Pulmonary embolism
What does the term "hepatomegaly" mean?
Abnormal enlargement of the liver
What is the term for the body's response to a perceived threat that prepares it to deal with danger?
Fight-or-flight response
A person lives far from hospitals, has limited transportation, and has difficulty accessing medical care. What type of factor is most directly contributing to their health disparity?
Geographic/access barrier