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Health 2B Final
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ovaries | The female sex glands that store the ova (eggs), and produce female sex hormones. |
| Ova | eggs from the ovaries. |
| Ovulation | the process of releasing a mature ovum into the Fallopian tube each month. |
| Male reproductive problems | prostate cancer |
| Female reproductive problems | cancer, ovarian cysts, Vaginitis, STDs, Endometriosis, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Premenstrual Syndrome, menstrual cramps. |
| Health Tips for Males | bathe regularly, wear protective equipment, practice abstinence, perform regular self-examinations, get regular medical checkups |
| Health Tips for Females | bathe regularly, have regular medical exams, practice abstinence. |
| Stages of Childbirth + what happens in each | Labor (muscle contractions, cervix dialates 10 cm), delivery (baby passes through birth canal, cries to clear lungs), afterbirth (contractions continue until placenta is pushed from mother's body) |
| Zygote | a cell produced when sperm meets an egg cell. |
| Embryo | a baby in the first 3-4 weeks. |
| Addictive Drug | a substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence. |
| Physiological Dependence | the physical need for a drug. |
| Nicotine | a stimulant, an addictive drug found in tobacco. |
| Sterility | the quality or condition of being sterile. |
| Stimulant | a psychoactive drug type, speed up the central nervous system. |
| Depressant | psychoactive drug type, slow down the central nervous system. |
| Carcinogen | a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue. |
| Refusal Skills | communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthful, or go against your values. |
| Communication | skills for building and maintaining healthy relationships through a common system of symbols, signs, or behaviors. |
| Decision Making Steps | 1. State the situation 2. List the options 3. Weigh the possible outcomes 4. Consider values 5. Make a decision and act on it 6. Evaluate the decision |
| Psychological Dependence | a form of dependence that involves emotional–motivational withdrawal symptoms. |
| Risk Behaviors | actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others. |
| Wellness | an overall state of well-being. Having a good quality of life. |
| Recovery | a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. |
| Sobriety | the state of being sober. |
| Health | the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. |
| Long Term Goal | reach over an extended period of time. |
| Short Term Goal | a goal that you can reach in a short period of time. |
| Influences on Health | environment, behavior. |
| Goal Setting Steps | 1. identity specific goal and write it 2. list steps you need to take 3. identify potential problems and ways to get help and support 4. set checkpoints/evaluations 5. reward yourself for achievement. |
| Abstinence | the choice not to have sex. |
| Health Triangle (+ parts) | The different aspects/areas of health. Social, physical, mental/emotional (balanced). |
| 6 Essential Nutrients | Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water |
| Calories | a unit of heat energy. |
| Effects of Tobacco | cancer, short-term effects, long-term effects, addiction. |
| Effects of Alcohol | addiction, short-term effects, long-term effects. |
| Help for Alcohol | support group, rehab. |
| AIDS | HIV causes AIDS and interferes with the body's ability to fight infections. spread through sexual contact. |
| Universal Precautions | an approach to infection control. |
| Scrotum | an external skin sac. |
| Fetus | baby at 12 weeks. |
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