final exam

Question 1

medicine that can be obtained legally only w a Dr’s written permission

Answer 1

Prescription Medicine

Question 2

substances other than food that changes structure or function of body or mind

Answer 2

Drug

Question 3

drugs that get rid of pain and dull the senses

Answer 3

Narcotics

Question 4

body’s need for larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect

Answer 4

Tolerance

Question 5

the amount of alcohol in the blood

Answer 5

Blood Alcohol Concentration or BAC

Question 6

a medicine you can buy without a doctor’s permission

Answer 6

Over-the-Counter Medicine

Question 7

easily broken down in the environmental

Answer 7

Biodegradable

Question 8

human-made liquid, solid, sludge, or radioactive wastes that may endanger human health or the environment

Answer 8

Hazardous Wastes

Question 9

an agency of the U.S. government that is dedicated to protecting the environment

Answer 9

Environmental Protection Agency

Question 10

the immediate care given to someone who becomes injured or ill until regular medical care can be provided

Answer 10

First Aid

Question 11

a chemical that helps prevent tooth decay

Answer 11

Fluoride

Question 12

the outermost layer of skin.

Answer 12

Epidermis

Question 13

an invisible form of radiation that can enter skin cells and change their structure

Answer 13

Ultraviolet (UV) Rays

Question 14

a skin condition caused by active oil glands that clog hair follicles

Answer 14

acne

Question 15

a health care professional who is trained to examine the eyes for vision problems and to prescribe corrective lenses

Answer 15

Optometrist

Question 16

the unit for measuring the loudness of sound

Answer 16

Decibel

Question 17

a first aid procedure to restore breathing and circulation

Answer 17

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Question 18

the stage of life between childhood and adulthood, usually beginning somewhere between the ages of 11 and 15

Answer 18

Adolescence

Question 19

the time when you develop physical characteristics of adults your own gender

Answer 19

Puberty

Question 20

chemical substances produced in certain glands that help to regulate the way your body functions

Answer 20

Hormones

Question 21

a disease that cannot be spread from person to person

Answer 21

Non-communicable Disease

Question 22

a condition that occurs when fatty substances build up on the inner lining of the arteries

Answer 22

Atherosclerosis

Question 23

being drunk

Answer 23

Intoxicated

Question 24

products sold in plain packages at lower prices than brand-name products

Answer 24

Generic Products

Question 25

a calculated effort to trick or fool others

Answer 25

Fraud

Question 26

a company’s or a store’s written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product does not function properly

Answer 26

Warranty

Question 27

a plan in which a person pays a fee to an insurance company to insure the company’s agreement to pay some medical expenses when needed

Answer 27

Health Insurance

Question 28

disease in which a person has a physical and psychological need for alcohol

Answer 28

Alcoholism

Question 29

a series of painful physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from a addictive substance

Answer 29

Withdrawal

Question 30

the process by which the body gets energy from food

Answer 30

Metabolism

Question 31

body’s organs & structures that make it possible to produce children

Answer 31

Reproductive System

Question 32

process by which ovaries release mature eggs, usually 1 each menstrual cycle

Answer 32

Ovulation

Question 33

the flow from the body of blood, tissues, and fluids that results from the breakdown of the lining of the uterus

Answer 33

Menstruation

Question 34

the developing organism from the end of the eighth week until birth

Answer 34

Fetus

Question 35

the virus that causes AIDS

Answer 35

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)

Question 36

a person who buys products and services

Answer 36

Consumer

Question 37

a person under the age of adult rights and responsibilities

Answer 37

Minor

Question 38

infections that are spread from person to person through sexual contact

Answer 38

STD

Question 39

cleanliness

Answer 39

Hygiene

Question 40

a substance that can cause cancer

Answer 40

Carcinogen

Question 41

the removal of a sample of tissue from a person for examination

Answer 41

Biopsy

Question 42

a disease that prevents the body from converting blood into energy

Answer 42

Diabetes

Question 43

a disease of the joints marked by painful swelling and stiffness

Answer 43

Arthritis

Question 44

a very serious burn in which all the layers of skin are damaged

Answer 44

Third Degree Burn

Question 45

a break in the bone

Answer 45

Fracture

Question 46

a major injury that happen when a bone is forced from its normal position within a joint

Answer 46

Dislocation

Question 47

dirty or harmful substances in the environment

Answer 47

Pollution

Question 48

the oil, coal, and natural gas that are used to provide energy

Answer 48

Fossil Fuels

Question 49

a combination of body defenses made up of the cells, tissues, and organs that fight pathogens in the body

Answer 49

Immune system

Question 50

a disease that can be spread to a person from another person, an animal, or object

Answer 50

Communicable Disease