1. 9th grade final exam Study guide

2. Health Triangle 3 aspects of health Physical Mental/Emotional Social

3. Life Expectency How long a person is expected to live based on their lifestyle Ex. If a person practices a healthy lifestyle and watches their diet and exercises then they are expected to live longer than someone who does not

4. Risk Factors Are factors associated with ill health, disease or death Ex. = poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol, etc.

5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs In order for a preson to meet their full potential or reach self-actualization, they first must have their basic needs met of food, shelter and safety

6. Self Esteem Confidence and worth you feel about yourself

7. Stress Response The fight or flight response is an innate response to stress - the inborn response prepares the body to “fight” or “flee” from a perceived attack, harm, or threat to survival

8. Trauma PTSD = post traumatic stress disorder - stems from a personal tragedy, a natural disaster or other overwhelming life experience. It can shatter a sense of security, feelings of vulnerability, helplessness and even make a person feel numb.

9. Bi-polar Disorder More sever than your normal ups/downs a person may experience in daily living This is most severe and a person experiences extreme highs (manic) and extreme lows (depression), affects every day living

10. Depression Emptiness and despair take a hold and won’t go away making it difficult to function and enjoy life

11. OCD Obsessive compulsive disorder An anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts and ritualized behavior you feel compared to perform Ex. Excessive hand washing

12. Resilient Being able to adapt effectively and recovery from disappointment, difficulty or crisis

13. Psychiatrist A medical doctor who treats mental and emotional disorders This is the ONLY mental health professional who can write a prescription for medications

14. Psychologist A mental health professional who provides one on one talk therapy to a patient Cannot prescribe medication

15. Social Worker A health care professional who provides the link between the medical center, the patient and their family

16. Schizophrenia A condition where a person may see or hear things that don’t exist, confused thoughts and feel like others are going to harm them and/or they are being watched

17. Panic Attack Anxiety disorder that can resemble a heart attack Symptoms - chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, etc.

18. Atrium The 2 upper chambers of the heart.

19. Atherosclerosis Hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup inside the arteries

20. Ventricle The 2 lower chambers of the heart

21. Capillaries The smallest blood vessels, which are closest to the skin surface and connect the arteries and the veins

22. Arteries Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body

23. Veins Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart

24. Valves – ADD TO YOUR PACKET Flaps in the heart (one-way valves) that open/close to let the blood into the chambers of the heart

25. Septum Muscular tissue that separates the 2 sides of the heart. It prevents blood from crossing one side of the heart to the other

26. Pulmonary Of or relating to, affecting or occurring in the lungs Pulmonary circulation - carries oxygen depleted blood away from the heart to lungs to pick up oxygen and return to the heart

27. Nicotine A substance found in tobacco which smokers become addicted to

28. Tar Brown, tacky substance found in cigarettes which causes cancer

29. Cardiologist A medical doctor who treats heart disease

30. Hypertension High blood pressure Normal reading 120/80 Higher # is pressure when heart contracts Lower # is pressure when heart relaxes

31. Angina Pectoris Chest pain due to coronary heart disease

32. Heart Attack When blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart is severely reduced or cut off completely

33. Stroke When a blood vessel weakens and ruptures and bleeds into the surrounding brain

34. Carcinogen A substance which causes cancer Usually found in cigarettes, but can also be found in plastics Ex. Plastic water bottles left in the sun

35. Congenital Conditions that are present @ birth Can be inherited or caused by environmental factors

36. Thrombosis Blood clot or clots in a blood vessel

37. Tolerance When your body gets used to a medication or substance and you no longer get the same affect, so you have to increase the amount to get the original affect

38. Physical Addiction Being physically dependent on a substance because you cannot stop from taking it, there will also be withdrawal symptoms if you try to stop

39. Psychological Addiction When a persons whole life revolves around a substance and they become compulsive about it Loss of control Think about it constantly, how to get it, using it and when the next fix will be

40. Withdrawal Distress and cravings that occur after use of some addictive drugs when reduced or stopped

41. Narcotics An illegal drug or other substance that affects mood or behavior and sold for non-medical purposes

42. THC – ADD TO YOUR PACKET The active ingredient in marijuana which causes the “high”

43. Stimulants Speeds up the CNS (Central Nervous System) Increases activity, interest and enthusiasm

44. Depressants Slows down the CNS Promotes drowsiness, relaxation and decreased inhibitions

45. Hallucinogens Cause hallucinations - profound distortions in a person’s perceptions of reality

46. Binge Drinking Heavy period of drinking with the primary intention of becoming intoxicated quickly

47. Carbon Monoxide A colorless, odorless poisonous gas in cigarettes

48. Passive Smoke = AKA = Environment Tobacco Smoke Second hand smoke Inhaled by non-smokers Can cause lung cancer

49. Alcoholism Being dependent on alcohol A strong need or compulsion to drink Symptoms include: Drinking alone and often Blackouts Preoccupation with alcohol

50. Metabolism The amount of energy (calories) your body burns to maintain itself

51. SHORT ANSWERS Treatment Therapies Psychotherapy = talk therapy Medications Hospitalizations or residential programs Electroconvulsive therapy = shock therapy

52. OTC Over the counter - can be purchased over the counter without a prescription PRESCRIPTION Cannot be purchased without a doctor’s prescription

53. Prevention of CVD = cardiovascular disease Diet Exercise Reduce salt intake Yearly exam by doctor Reduce stress

54. SAFE S = stay calm A = ask questions F = find out feelings E = exchange ideas for solution Process used to communicate effectively with an abuser

55. Emotional Abuse When a dating partner is experiencing a psychological rather than physical abuse Ex. Criticizing partner

56. Physical Abuse Physical harm Hitting Biting Pinching Rape

57. Help a friend in abusive relationship Talk to friend Tell an adult you trust Get help Call hotline #

58. FDA – ADD TO YOUR PACKET Food and Drug Administration A federal agency that regulates medicines

59. Make sure you study! I would like to thank each and every one of you for being such wonderful students! I had a terrific time teaching you and you taught me a lot about being a teacher. Have a SAFE and AWESOME summer! Sincerely, Ms(z). Fohr