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S1 Health

Health in Humans

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What are the 3 sides of the health triangle? physical, mental, social
Give 2 Examples of ways to improve physical health? Regular exercise and balanced diet
Give an Example of a way to improve social health? Communicating with others positively
Give an Example of a way to improve mental health? Relaxing and doing things you enjoy
What instrument used to listen to the heartbeat? Stethoscope
What instrument used to measure pulse rate? Pulsometer
What instrument used to measure temperature? Thermometer
What instrument to measure blood pressure? sphygmomanometer
What are the Measurements of health? temperature, blood pressure, body fat content, heart rate etc.
Think of pulse rate, what occurs after exercise? Increased pulse rate
Think of pulse rate, What is an Indicator of poor health? High resting pulse rate
What do we call the time taken for pulse rate to return to normal after exercise? Recovery time
Name factors that increase blood pressure. Smoking, drinking alcohol, stress, high fat/salt diet
What can be caused by high blood pressure? Heart attacks and strokes
What is the Average Body temperature (humans)? 37ºC
What Instrument used to measure body fat content? Skin fold calipers
What 3 factors can affect body mass index (BMI)? Age, sex, height
What do we call the number used to indicate being underweight or overweight? Body mass index (BMI)
What can be caused by low blood pressure? Fainting
What do we call the process of finding out if people have a health problem? Health Screening
What are the symptoms of bowel cancer? Changes to poo, bleeding from the bottom, tummy pain, bloating, losing weight without trying.
What are the symptoms of macular degeneration? affects the middle part of your vision, not the edges. Straight lines appear wavy, sensitivity to bright light.
What are the symptoms of Diabetes? feeling very tired, peeing more than usual, feeling thirsty all of the time, losing weight without trying.
How can we calculate maximum heart rate? Max heart rate= 220- age.
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