Health Final Flashcards
Health definition
Physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Is all collected blood in the US tested for HIV
Yes
Drug tolerance definition
Reduced reaction to a drug following repeated exposure
Bulimia definition
A disorder in which you eat a lot, sink into depression, and purge
Anorexia
A disorder in which you refuse to eat
What does HIV attack in the human body
The immune system
What causes Genital Herpes
Physical contact and bodily fluid exchange
Symptoms of genital herpes
Pain, itching, and small sores around the genital area
What are ways to avoid drugs and alcohol
Don’t associate with people who do drugs and alcohol
What is dopamine
A neurotransmitter that makes people happy
What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse
Drug misuse is misusing and prescription drug, whereas drug abuse refers to the use of illegal substances
How does the body react to a stimulant drug
The nervous system becomes over-active
How does the body react to a depressant drug
They slow down bodily processes
What happens when a nerve cell is destroyed by alcohal
It usually doesn’t grow back
Halitosis definition
Bad breath