Vocab
Cleanliness
Hygiene
The skin is an ____________ with several important functions.
A skin condition with many dead skin cells flaking off the outer layer of the scalp.
Dandruff
May require reading glasses
Farsightedness
The part of the tooth that holds it to the gum
Root
Smell from the body caused by bacteria on the surface of your skin.
Body Odor
The outermost layer of the skin
Epidermis
___________ helps improve the appearance of your hair while also keeping it healthy and whole. It also removes dirt from the scalp.
Brushing or combing
Far away objects look blurry
Nearsightedness
A chemical that helps prevent tooth decay
Fluoride
Collecting information comparing products, evaluating benefits, and choosing the products with the best value.
Comparison Shopping
This layer of the skin enables your sense of touch
Dermis
Noises above ____ decibels can damage the ear and cause hearing loss.
85
A health care professional who is trained to examine the eyes for vision problems and prescribe corrective lenses.
Optometrist
Teeth that appear in your late teens and may cause misalignment or infection
Wisdom teeth
A person who buys products
Consumer
Approximately how many flakes of skin does your body shed every hour?
600,000
A common disorder in which the gums are red and bleed easily
Gingivitis
DAILY DOUBLE!!!! Can be caused by staring at a screen for too long
Eyestrain
A constant ringing in your ears that is often the result of exposure to noise for a long period of time.
tinnitus
A written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if a product does not function properly.
Warranty
What is the substance that gives skin it's color?
Melanin
The part of the tooth that's visible to the eye
Crown
An eye condition in which images appear wavy or blurry.
Astigmatism
A physician who specializes in the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye.
Ophthalmologist