Health final exam

What are the dimensions of health? How are they connected

The dimensions of health are physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social. If one is neglected, it affects all of them

What is the goal of wellness

the personal commitments you make to improve your physical health, emotional wellness, and mental wellbeing

A persons health is impacted by what?

housing, financial security, community safety, employment, education and the environment

What is generational wealth

assets or financial resources passed down from one generation to the next, providing future generations with a financial head start

How much exercise should an adult have and how does that differ from a child/teen?

Adults should get 30 minutes, A child/teen should get One hour.

What does the root word ‘cardio’ and ‘vascular ‘ mean

cardio means heart, vascular is the blood vessels.

What is heart Disease? What are the symptoms? How can you reduce the risk of developing it?

An abnormal organic condition of the heart or of circulation. The symptoms are chest pain and shortness of breath. -Don't smoke. -Practice sound eating habits. -Exercise regularly. -Manage stress. -Control diabetes or the risk of developing it. -Don't abuse alcohol or drugs.

What is Muscular Strength?

Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort;

What is muscular endurance?

the ability of a skeletal muscle or group of muscles to continue contracting over a long period.

How can external influences convince us to do something?

External influences—like peers, media, or authority figures—can convince us to do something by shaping our beliefs, emotions, or sense of belonging. For example, peer pressure might make someone try a trend to fit in, even if they normally wouldn’t. These influences work by triggering our need for approval, fear of missing out, or trust in others’ opinions.

What is protein? What is it used for?

Protein is a nutrient made of building blocks called amino acids that the body needs to grow and stay healthy. It helps build and repair muscles, tissues, skin, and organs. Protein is also used to make enzymes and hormones that control important body functions.

What is calcium? Way is it used to create?

Calcium is a mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth. It is also used by the body to help muscles move, send messages through the nerves, and make blood clot properly. Without enough calcium, the body can become weak and less able to function normally.

What are carbohydrates? what do they do?

Carbohydrates are a type of food that provides your body with energy. They are broken down into glucose, a simple sugar, which your cells use for fuel.

What’s the most commonly used drug in the world?

caffeine

What is the difference between recreational drugs and medical drugs?

a medicinal drug is used for treating or preventing diseases. A recreational drug is used for personal enjoyment.

what is the cycle of drugs?

use, misuse, repeat

Opioid epidemic

The opioid epidemic is the serious public health issue streaming from the rapid increase in the use of prescription or non prescription drugs

Why is it important for teenagers to not partake in marijuana?

It can thin the brains prefrontal cortex

What is a hallucinogen? How do they affect the body?

A drug that causes hallucinations

What are the risks of smoking Tabasco?

increased chances of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory illnesses

What is puberty?

your body's natural way of physically becoming an adult

What is the body system responsible for puberty?

The endocrine system.

What is the make sex cell?

the sperm

What is the female sex cell?

Egg

What is the vas deferment?

a coiled tube that carries the sperm out of the testes up through the penile shaft

can a drunk person legally give consent and why

An intoxicated person cannot give consent. Consent needs to be clear. Consent is more than not hearing the word “no.”

What is abstinence?

the practice of refraining from sexual activity

What is bias?

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

What are the consequences of Alchol?

heart disease, cancer, liver cirrhosis and diabetes