The process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction to enable fertilization. It is initiated by hormonal signals from the brain to the gonads: the ovaries in a girl, the testes in a boy
What is puberty
100
The common cold is caused by what type of organism? (Hint: bacteria or virus)
What is a virus
100
This should be done every morning and every night
What is brushing your teeth
100
The best type of clothing material to help prevent smells
What is cotton
100
How long are you supposed to wash your hands?
What is at least 20 seconds
200
This is your body's way of cooling down
What is sweating
200
This type of organism can be treated by an antibiotic?
What is a bacteria
200
Doing this once a day helps to maintain fresh breath and prevent cavities
What is flossing
200
Wear it every day, put it on after showers. Could even put on extra before strenuous activities (Hint: this gets rid of the smell of sweat by covering it up)
What is deodorant
200
Practices that promote cleanliness and good health is called (Hint: what is the name of this game)
What is personal hygiene
300
This is caused by because your body is making more oil glands (Hint: it can happen on your face and body)
What is acne
300
Protects the tissues and organs inside your body, acts like armor and allows you to feel
What is your skin
300
It is important that your toothpaste have this (Hint: starts with F)
What is fluoride
300
Smelly feet can be prevented by (two answers)
What is wearing clean socks and washing your feet
300
If your hands are NOT visibly dirty, sticky or stinky, this may be used as a substitution for washing them with warm water and soap
What is hand sanitizer
400
As you get older, these areas begin to smell if they are not washed properly/daily (Hint: There are 3 major areas)
What are: armpits, groin (in between your legs) and feet
400
Chemicals released by glands which travel through the bloodstream and cause changes are called
What are hormones
400
Another word for caries (Hint: not brushing your teeth can cause them)
What are cavities
400
Your skin cannot do it's job when it is dirty, it is very important that you do this every day
What is shower with SOAP!
400
eating a healthy diet, exercising, getting plenty of rest, keeping clean, bathing every day, brushing your teeth, wearing clean clothes--> are all ways to do this?
What is stay healthy
500
What is the oil produced by sebaceous glands that is meant to keep the skin moist and hydrated. If there is too much of it produced, this could lead to clogged pores (Hint: think about what the gland is called)
What is sebum
500
What is the gland that causes extra hormones to be produced as we get older? (Hint: p_tu__ary gland))
What is the pituitary gland
500
Halitosis is the medical term for?
What is bad breath
500
You should wash this several times a week (not necessarily everyday), and brush it regularly
What is your hair
500
The single most important thing you can do keep from getting sick and spreading germs to others