A person comes up to you and complains of burning, itching, and cracking of the skin on their feet and between their toes. What type of skin infection is this person suffering from?
Athlete's foot
100
What is the transparent structure that covers the front of the eye?
Cornea
100
This is a disorder in which a person stops breathing for short periods during sleep then suddenly resumes breathing.
Sleep Apnea
100
A disease in which a person experiences severe sleepiness during the day, or falls asleep suddenly.
Narcolepsy
200
This covers a tooth’s root and anchors the tooth to the jawbone.
Cementum
200
What are the two major layers of the skin?
Epidermis and Dermis.
200
This is a structure in the outer ear that vibrates when sound vibrations strike it.
Eardrum
200
This is the first stage of sleep which is characterized by light sleeping.
NREM – non rapid eye movement
200
A circular structure that surrounds the pupil and regulated its size.
Iris
300
_____________ Disease - The first stage to this disease is called gingivitis, where the gums become red and swollen.
Periodontal Disease
300
This type of infection is of the hair follicle caused by bacteria. The follicles become painfully swollen and start as red, tender lumps and fill with pus. What is this skin infection called?
Boils
300
_____________ is an uneven curve to the cornea or lens that causes distorted vision.
Astigmatism.
300
What happens to brain activity during REM?
During REM there is a high level of brain activity, dreams occur, and muscles are paralyzed.
300
Bad breath
Halitosis
400
What are two structural problems in the mouth?
Malocclusion and impacted wisdom teeth.
400
What is the function of the sebaceous gland?
The sebaceous gland is a gland that secretes oil into follicles.
400
What are the three regions of the ear?
Outer ear, middle ear, inner ear.
400
Name two ways that sleep benefits your health.
Prevents some diseases (diabetes)
Helps immune system properly function
Healing body tissue occurs during sleep
Your brain sorts information during sleep, learning and storage of memories happen.
400
What is melanin?
A protein that is a dark pigment that gives the skin some of its color.
500
What are three ways that you can prevent problems with your teeth and gums?
Three of the following: Eat a healthy diet, brush your teeth twice a day, floss, regular dental checkups.
500
Name the three functions of the skin.
Protection, temperature regulation, and information gathering.
500
How do your eyes allow you to see?
Eyes respond to light by sending impulses that your brain interprets as images.
500
What is circadian rhythm?
The body’s internal system that regulates behavior patterns during a 24-hour cycle.
500
What is pulp (in regards to teeth)?
Soft tissue that fills the center of each tooth. Pulp contains nerves and blood vessels.