Unit 11 - Personal Health, Consumer Choices (TH 2)

Question 1

Fluoride

Answer 1

A chemical that helps prevent tooth decay

Question 2

Plaque

Answer 2

A thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and leads to tooth decay

Question 3

Tartar

Answer 3

Hardened plaque that hurts gum health

Question 4

Pores

Answer 4

Tiny openings in the skin that allow perspiration to escape

Question 5

Dermis

Answer 5

The skin’s inner layer

Question 6

Epidermis

Answer 6

The outermost layer of skin

Question 7

Hair Follicles

Answer 7

Small sacs in the dermis from which hair grows

Question 8

Ultraviolet (UV) Rays

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Malanin

Answer 9

The substance that gives skin its color

Question 10

Acne

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Dandruff

Answer 11

A condition that results when too many dead skin cells flake off the outer layer of the scalp

Question 12

Optometrist

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Ophthalmologist

Answer 13

A physician who specializes in the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye

Question 14

Cataract

Answer 14

An eye condition in which the lens becomes cloudy as a person ages

Question 15

Glaucoma

Answer 15

An eye condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye

Question 16

Astigmatism

Answer 16

An eye condition in which images appear wavy or blurry

Question 17

Tinnitus

Answer 17

A constant ringing in the ears

Question 18

Deafness

Answer 18

A condition in which someone has difficulty hearing sounds or has complete hearing loss

Question 19

Decibel

Answer 19

The unit for measuring the loudness of sound

Question 20

Consumer

Answer 20

A person who buys products and services

Question 21

Advertisement

Answer 21

A message designed to influence consumers to buy a product or service

Question 22

Fraud

Answer 22

Calculated effort to trick or fool others

Question 23

Endorsement

Answer 23

Statement of approval

Question 24

Infomercials

Answer 24

Long television commercials whose main purpose seems to be to present information rather than to sell a product

Question 25

Comparison Shopping

Answer 25

Collecting information, comparing products, evaluating their benefits, and choosing products with the best value

Question 26

Generic Products

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Warranty

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Medicine

Answer 28

A drug that prevents or cures an illness or eases its symptoms

Question 29

Prescription Medicine

Answer 29

Medicine that can be obtained legally only with a doctor's written permission

Question 30

Pharmacist

Answer 30

A person trained to prepare and distribute medicine

Question 31

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine

Answer 31

Medicine that you can buy without a doctor's permission

Question 32

Side Effect

Answer 32

A reaction to a medicine other than the one intended

Question 33

Primary Care Provider

Answer 33

A health care professional who provides checkups and general care

Question 34

Specialist

Answer 34

A health care professional who is trained to treat a specific category of patients or specific health problems

Question 35

Health Insurance

Answer 35

A plan in which a person pays a set fee to an insurance company in return for the company's agreement to pay some or all medical expenses when needed

Question 36

Managed Care Plans

Answer 36

Health insurance plans that emphasize preventative medicine and work to control the cost and maintain the quality of health care

Question 37

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

Answer 37

A health insurance plan the contracts with selected physicians and specialists to provide medical services

Question 38

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Answer 38

A health insurance plan that allows its members to select a physician who participates in the plan for a reduced cost or to visit the physician of their choice

Question 39

Point-of-Service (POS) Plan

Answer 39

A health insurance plan that combines the features of HMOs and PPOs