Vocabulary
An estimated 1 in 5 Americans suffer from these be it to certain pollens drugs or food
Allergies
TRUE OR FALSE: The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention conducts research into epidemiology.
True
What is the difference between physical activity and physical fitness?
Physical Activity is any form of movement that causes your body to use energy. Physical Fitness is the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands.
What are blood cells shaped like?
Doughnuts
The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
Health
TRUE OR FALSE: A person with good role models demonstrates core ethical values, such as responsibility, honesty, and respect.
False
What are two cumulative risks?
Smoking; Drinking.
Which type of cell is found in the brain?
Neurons
An overall state of well-being, or total health
Wellness
TRUE OR FALSE: Anaerobic exercises improve muscular strength and endurance.
True
What are some good lifestyle factors?
Getting enough sleep; Eating well; Exercising; Maintaining abstinence.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
_______are medical doctors trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions
Specialists
TRUE OR FALSE: The body uses protein to build new cells and tissues and to make enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.
True
What are some bad lifestyle factors?
Drinking; Drugs; Not getting enough exercise; Bad diet; Not maintaining abstinence.
Femur
_______is a community-wide effort to monitor or promote the welfare of the population
Public Health
TRUE OR FALSE: People who suffer from mood disorders have difficult controlling their real or imagined fears.
False
What are the characteristics of a health literate individual?
Critical thinker and problem solver; Responsible, productive citizen; A self directed learner; Effective communicator.
How many taste buds does the average human tongue have?
10,000