Component 2 Flashcards
Depressant
Substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Stimulant
A substance that raises altertness.
Sedative
A drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect.
Lifestyle choices
The choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health.
High-density lipoprotein
Sometimes known as good cholesterol, removed bad cholesterol from the body.
What is sedentary lifestyle?
Is a lifestyle with little exercise.
What is Dehydration?
The loss of water and salts essential for normal body function.
What is hydrate?
Take on water.
What is metabolic rate?
The rate at which metabolic processes take place; the rate at which a body uses up energy.
What is hydration?
The body has the correct amount of water in cells, tissues and organs to function correctly. The average recommended daily intake is 2.5 litres of water for men and 2 litres for woman.
What is diuretic?
Making you produce more urine.
