What are two characteristics of a person who has ADHD?
easily distracted, hyper focused on interests, difficult to do simple tasks, can multi-task or do complex tasks easily
100
Having an irrational fear of something is called __________
Phobia
100
List three examples of positive stress.
Competing in a game, studying for a test, applying to college
100
What are the three main influences on whether a person chooses to use tobacco or not?
Friends, family, and media
100
What are the three phases of the sexual response system?
Desire, arousal, and release
200
What are two types of treatment used for ADHD?
Medication, vitamins, physical activity, learning support
200
List three reasons a person might commit suicide.
Depression, family problems, relationship difficulty, substance abuse.
200
List two major short term effects of stimulants.
Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, changes in the brain
200
What are two advertising techniques tobacco companies use to get people to smoke?
Attractive people, placing ads near teens and children, catchy slogans
200
The _______ system regulates long term changes in the body such as growth and development.
Endocrine
300
The initial reaction of the body to stress is called__________________
fight or flight/alarm stage
300
List four warning signs a person is considering suicide.
Talking about death, substance abuse, anger, recklessness, mood disturbances, giving things away, loss of interest in things normally cared about
300
List three ways to reduce stress.
Exercise, meditation, better time management, eating healthy
300
How does nicotine enter the body when people use smokeless tobacco?
It is absorbed through the lining of the mouth or nose and enters the blood stream.
300
Sperm mature and are stored in the ___________
Epididymis
400
What are four warning signs of stress?
overeating/undereating, sleep problems, reckless behavior, unable to concentrate, angry, nervous, muscle tension, upset stomach, etc.
400
List three things you should do if a friend is considering suicide.
Talk to them openly, listen, never leave them alone, get help immediately
400
List two stimulants.
Tobacco and caffeine.
400
Headaches, irritability, difficulty sleeping, inability to concentrate, and intense cravings are all symptoms of ______________________
Withdrawal
400
Describe ovulation.
Ovulation is when the egg is released from the ovary and a female is able to become pregnant.
500
Why does the flow of blood to the brain increase during stress?
Helps facilitate problem solving abilities, survival
500
What is the difference between anxiety and anxiety disorder?
An anxiety disorder interferes with daily living.
500
What is the only 100% effective means to prevent pregnancy and STDs?
Abstinence
500
Describe two reasons why it is very difficult for smokers to do physical activity.
CO binds to hemoglobin in place of oxygen, lungs have tar in them, bronchi become constricted and cannot expand as easily, arteries become clogged--increased risk of heart attack
500
Why does the uterine lining shed during menstruation?
Because there is no baby! and there is no need for all that extra lining!