Stress & The Body
What is eustress?
Stress that leads to improved performance.
Why is it harder for your body to cool down in hot, humid weather?
Sweat doesn't evaporate as effectively, so the body retains more heat.
What defines cancer at the cellular level?
The growth and spread of abnormal cells.
Which organ does hepatitis primarily affect?
Liver
What is chemical dependence?
Physical and psychological addition to a substance like alcohol or drugs.
Which hormone rises during stressful situations?
What condition is marked by painful muscle contractions due to heat?
Heat cramps.
What's a tumor called when it contains cancer cells that are fast growing?
Malignant.
Which STI is known for causing genital warts?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
What can long-term marijuana use do to your lungs?
Cause damage similar to tobacco smoking.
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" reaction?
Sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.
Which heat-related condition causes dizziness, sweating, and clammy skin?
Heat exhaustion.
How do cancer cells travel throughout the body?
Through the bloodstream and lymphatic system.
Which bacterial STI is most common and curable with antibiotics?
Chlamydia
True or False: You cannot be affected by secondhand smoke.
False
What happens to the immune system when stress is long-term?
It weakens, lowering disease resistance.
What does RICE stand for in injury treatment?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
Which virus, preventable by vaccine, is linked to cervical cancer?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
What was a common myth as to how HIV was tranmitted?
Swimming in a pool.
How much alcohol can the body typically metabolize per hour?
0.5 ounces
During which phase of the stress response is the body most vulnerable to illness?
Exhaustion stage.
What is the term for physical burnout due to too much exercise without rest?
Overtraining syndrome.
What's the most effective method to lower your risk of skin cancer?
Using sunscreen during sun exposure.
What's the term for a worldwide disease outbreak?
Pandemic
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit in most U.S. states?
0.08%