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Test 6 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains?

A

nutrient density

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2
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The flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart is called _______ circulation.

A

pulmonary

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3
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_______ pressure is the higher blood pressure and occurs during contraction of the ventricles.

A

systolic

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4
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The wasting away of muscle through lack of use is called _______.

A

atrophy

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5
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What is the thick bundle of nerves through which the brain communicates with the body?

A

spinal cord

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6
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_______ neurons relay signals from the central nervous system to other parts of the body.

A

motor

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7
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_______ are the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States.

A

traffic accidents

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8
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You should never use water on fires associated with flammable liquids (including grease) or __________.

A

electricity

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9
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The steps to control bleeding are _________ and pressure bandage.

A

direct pressure

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10
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A _______ tumor shows no tendency to spread throughout the body.

A

benign

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11
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A substance that alters the function of the body in some way is a _______.

A

drug

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12
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What is the condition in which a drug user becomes unable to function normally without a drug?

A

dependence

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13
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Medicines that cause a loss of feeling are called _______.

A

anesthetics

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14
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The endocrine gland that is sometimes called the “master gland” because it affects the other endocrine glands is the _______.

A

pituitary gland

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15
Q

Which vitamins function as antioxidants?

A

vitamins C and E

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16
Q

What is the body’s largest internal organ?

A

liver

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17
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What is below-normal body temperature called?

A

hypothermia

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18
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The immediate medical attention given to a victim of an injury or sudden illness is called _______.

A

first aid

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19
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What is a life-threatening condition that can accompany almost any serious injury?

A

shock

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20
Q

If an infant is choking and cannot cry, what should you do?

A

alternate back blows and chest compressions

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21
Q

What treatment should be administered to a conscious adult who has a respiratory obstruction?

A

abdominal thrusts

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22
Q

An unconscious person who is not breathing should receive _______.

A

CPR

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23
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Abrasions, punctures, and ________ are all types of open wounds.

A

lacerations

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24
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The cells designed to search out and destroy any organism or substance they do not recognize as part of the body are called ______.

A

leukocytes

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25
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A substance that stimulates the immune system to develop an acquired immunity is a _______.

A

vaccine

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26
Q

An inflammation of the liver is called _______.

A

hepatitis

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27
Q

Bronchitis is an inflammation that affects the ______ system.

A

respiratory

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28
Q

Arteriosclerosis is a noninfectious condition affecting the _______ system.

A

cardiovascular

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29
Q

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of the _______ system.

A

endocrine

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30
Q

What are common prescription drugs that stop bacterial growth?

A

antibiotics

31
Q

What are medicines that reduce pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses?

A

analgesics

32
Q

When a drug user requires more and more of a drug to reach a “high” it is known as ________.

A

tolerance

33
Q

The drug LSD is a type of ______.

A

hallucinogen

34
Q

Alcohol acts as a _______.

A

depressant

35
Q

The leading preventable cause of death in the United States is _______.

A

cigarette smoking

36
Q

What relieves pain and produces euphoria?

A

narcotics

37
Q

What are psychedelic drugs?

A

hallucinogens

38
Q

What speeds up CNS activity?

A

stimulants

39
Q

What slows down brain activity?

A

depressants

40
Q

What imitates male hormone testosterone?

A

anabolic steroids

41
Q

What term refers to an unborn child who is distinctly recognizable as a miniature baby?

A

fetus

42
Q

What nutrients should provide 45% -65% of a person’s total food intake?

A

carbohydrates

43
Q

What are strong bands of connective tissue that join bones together?

A

ligaments

44
Q

What is the largest part of the brain?

A

cerebrum

45
Q

What are the nerve cells of the body called?

A

neurons

46
Q

What is the drownproofing technique to use while wearing a PFD in cold water?

A

HELP position

47
Q

What is the most common outdoor emergency signal?

A

three of anything

48
Q

What weather phenomenon kills the most people every year?

A

floods

49
Q

What is the concept of minimizing risk while maximizing benefits?

A

risk assessment

50
Q

The term “high blood pressure” is known medically as ________.

A

hypertension

51
Q

One of the strongest influences on a teenager’s attitudes and actions during adolescence is known as _______.

A

peer pressure

52
Q

What are the three essential components that allow you to derive maximum benefit from aerobic exercise?

A

frequency, intensity, and duration

53
Q

What is the initial treatment for most general musculoskeletal injuries?

A

rest, immobilize, cold, elevation

54
Q

refers to bones

A

osteo

55
Q

refers to the head

A

cephal

56
Q

refers to the heart

A

cardio

57
Q

refers to the liver

A

hepat, hepato

58
Q

refers to the lungs

A

pneumo

59
Q

refers to muscle

A

my, myo

60
Q

refers to the stomach

A

gastro

61
Q

refers to a tumor

A

-oma

62
Q

means “hard”

A

scler, sclero

63
Q

means “heat”

A

therm, thermo

64
Q

means “inflammation”

A

-itis

65
Q

means “diseased condition”

A

-iasis

66
Q

means “science” or “study”

A

-logy

67
Q

refers to the nervous system

A

neuro

68
Q

A doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system

A

neurologist

69
Q

A doctor who treats blood diseases and disorders

A

hematologist

70
Q

A doctor who treats skin diseases and disorders

A

dermatologist

71
Q

A doctor who provides primary care for adults while treating problems of the internal organs

A

internist

72
Q

A doctor who treats cancer

A

oncologist

73
Q

A doctor who treats eye diseases and disorders

A

ophthalmologist

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