Body Systems
The sensory organ for the sense of touch
Skin
A classification of drug that is used to reduce pain. Can be prescribed legally from a doctor, but is often used illegally (fentanyl, heroin, etc.)
Opioids
The Fred Lynn Middle School nurse.
Mr. Congleton
The branch of science that deals with learning about the food necessary for health and growth in humans.
nutrition
The CPR cycle
30 chest compressions; 2 rescue breaths
Central Nervous System
The repeated use of drugs/alcohol despite negative impacts on one's life.
Substance Use Disorder
The Fred Lynn school counselors. (name at least 3)
Ms. Gentry, Ms. Kehoe, Mr. Levy, Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Payne
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
Nutrients
automated external defibrillator; used to provide a shock to the heart during cardiac arrest
AED
The structure of a nerve cell that carries impulses toward the cell body.
Dendrite
The addictive substance found in tobacco.
Nicotine
The Fred Lynn School Pyschologist
Ms. Habrack
A mental health condition which results in persistent disturbance of eating behavior.
eating disorder
First-Aid strategy used to prevent an individual from bleeding out
Apply Direct Pressure to the wound.
The protective covering of the axon in a neuron.
Myelin Sheath
Shared standards of acceptable behavior by groups.
Social Norms
Ability to understand one own's thoughts and feelings.
Emotional Health
An abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that presents a risk to health.
Obesity
Acronym used to remember the steps that should be implemented to treat an acute musculoskeletal injury
R.I.C.E.
A disease that is the result of a loss of blood supply to the brain.
Stroke
The cannabis plant. Is often smoked to produce a feeling of "being high".
Marijuana
Strategies used to deal with unpleasant emotions and feelings
Coping Skills
Name given to describe all of the foods that a person will typically eat
Diet
Severe and possibly life threatening allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis