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Amphetamines ✔✔Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often
abused. Example Ritalin for ADHD. Adderall for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy.
Ecstasy ✔✔MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that
increases heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use
produces long-lasting, perhaps permanent, damage to your brains ability to think and store
memories.
Hallucinogens ✔✔Substances that occur naturally or produce synthetically that distort user’s
perception of reality; cause sensory illusions that make it difficult to distinguish fact from
fantasy. Example: LSD, peyote, PCP.
Barbiturates ✔✔Historically represented one of nations biggest drug abuse problems. Generally
known as downers, often taken as a way of escaping problems of daily living. Effects range from
person feeling drowsy, uninhibited, and intoxicated to intoxication and staggering as if drunk,
slurred speech, confused.
Nicotine ✔✔Found in tobacco. Potent parasympathetic alkaloid, stimulant drug, addictive.
Associated with cardiovascular disease, potential birth defects, and poisoning. Associated with
cancer.
Suppositories ✔✔Drug delivery system inserted into rectum, vagina, or urethra where it
dissolves or melts and is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Diuretics ✔✔Promotes production of urine. Used for high blood pressure. Often used by
bulimics for weight loss.
Intravenous injection ✔✔A route of drug administration directly into the bloodstream through a
vein. Yield sstrongest and most rapid effact but is most dangerous due to risk of infection, vein
collapse, or overdose.
Intramuscular injection ✔✔A route of drug administration; injected into the muscle.
Drug abuse ✔✔Generally refers to chronic, excessive use of a drug. May also refer to a person’s
intent.
Drug inhibition (receptor site) ✔✔
THC ✔✔Active ingredient in marijuana. Connects to nerve cell sites and brain called
cannabinoid receptors and influences the activity of those cells. Influences pleasure, memory,
thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement. Increases risk
of heart attack. Increases risk of cancer. Can lead to depression anxiety and personality
disturbances. Causes birth defects. Can be used for medical purposes: glaucoma, Chemotherapy
cause to nausea and vomiting, appetite stimulant, antiasthmatic, seizures, muscle relaxant action.
Receptor sites (of a drug) ✔✔Target cells for drugs.
OTC drugs ✔✔Over-the-counter drugs; such as, cough medicine, pain medication, allergy
medication that don’t require prescriptions.
Tolerance ✔✔Some drugs are used frequently, large doses are required to maintain the same
effect
Anabolic steroids ✔✔Synthetic variant of the male sex hormone testosterone
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Nutrition ✔✔provides the body with the nutrients it needs to perform its daily tasks
Undernutrition ✔✔implies that the individual is not getting enough nutrients. This can occur
even if the person is consuming more than enough calories
Malnutrition ✔✔an imbalance of proper nutrients
Anorexia nervosa ✔✔literally means loss of appetite, but this is a misnomer: A person with this
is hungry, but denies the hunger because of an irrational fear of becoming fat. Self-starvation,
food preoccupation and rituals, compulsive exercising, and often an absence of menstrual cycles
in women.
Untreated, can be fatal.
Bulimia ✔✔characterized by recurring periods of binge eating, during which large amounts of
food are consumed in a short period of time followed by purging (through self-induced vomiting,
abuse of laxatives and/or diuretics) or periods of fasting
Binge eating disorder (BED) ✔✔episodes of binge eating characterized by eating rapidly, eating
large amounts of food even when not feeling hungry, and feeling guilty or depressed after
overeating.
Obesity ✔✔15 to 20 percent above normal weight. Poor dietary patterns; include increased
intake of sugars in sweetened soft drinks, foods, and meals of high energy, low nutrient density,
and large portion sizes. At risk for serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension,
heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.
Minerals ✔✔inorganic material. Form body parts (teeth and bones), maintain acid-base
neutrality, regulate nerve impulses, osmotic pressure, and electrolyte balance
Major minerals ✔✔needed by the body:
- calcium—milk, cheese, sardines, salmon, green vegetables
- phosphorus—milk, cheese, lean meat
- potassium—oranges, bananas, dried fruits
- sulfur—eggs, poultry, fish
- sodium—table salt, beef, eggs, cheese
- chloride—table salt, meat
- magnesium—green vegetables, whole grains
Trace minerals ✔✔required in lesser amounts, and include iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium,
copper, iodine, fluorine, chromium, molybdenum, and manganese
HDL cholesterol (high density lipoproteins) ✔✔protect the body against heart disease. Often
called “good” cholesterol.
LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins) ✔✔most cholesterol in the blood is of this type.
Often referred to as the bad cholesterol. high levels in the blood increases the risk of fatty
deposits forming in the arteries, which in turn increases the risk of a heart attack
Lipoproteins ✔✔large molecules of fat and protein in the bloodstream; how cholesterol is
transported
Antioxidants ✔✔slow the aging process. Reduce cellular damage by binding with free radicals
produced during oxidation reactions
Oxidation reactions ✔✔the energy-yielding reactions in which either an oxygen atom adds an
electron to or a hydrogen atom removes an electron from a substrate (a group of atoms or
molecule)—the net result is a substrate that has had a partial or complete loss of a negatively
charge particle, an electron. Two partially charged atoms or groups of atoms, one positively
charged and the other negatively charged, now exist
Free radical (Oxidant) ✔✔any atom or group of atoms that has an unpaired electron. Because
electrons typically function in pairs, these are very prone to binding to other substrates in an
effort to regain this paired status. When this happens in the human body, there is potential for a
great deal of damage.
Carbohydrates ✔✔produce 4 calories of energy per gram. Found in foods as monosaccharides,
disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Sources include fruits, vegetables, pasta, and rice which
consist of simple sugars and starches
Protein ✔✔produce 4 calories of energy per gram. Sources include meats and milk. Composed
of 8 essential(provided by the diet) and 12 nonessential(synthesized by the body) amino acids.
Perform many functions including building cells and tissues, forming blood and enzymes, and
fighting infection.
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What are the components of a healthy diet? ✔✔-less than 10% calories from saturated fatty acids
-include fiber
-less than 2,300 mg sodium
How do antioxidants affect the aging process? ✔✔-may reverse/forestall some of the negative
effects of the aging process
What do carbohydrates provide for the body? ✔✔-only energy source used by brain cells
Definition: Protein ✔✔-synthesizes antibodies which help fight disease
-helps manufacture blood, enzymes, hormones
What do lipids do for the body? ✔✔-insulates the body against changes in body temperature
-protects underlying tissues by acting as a shock absorber
Vegetarians must combine different foods to ensure they provide all the _ _ . ✔✔-essential amino acids
What are the nutritional recommendations to help prevent certain cancers? ✔✔-eat a variety of
fruits, veggies, lean meats, and fish
-consume foods with adequate starch and fiber
-limit sugar intake
What part of a nutrition label should people with high blood pressure pay most attention to? ✔✔-
cholesterol ratio (compared to daily calories, 1:2)
What do people with high self-esteem do? ✔✔-take reasonable risks
-solve problems
-nurture themselves
-confront frightening things
What are some signs of childhood depression? ✔✔-inappropriate guilt
-inability to concentrate
-thoughts of suicide
What are the common symptoms of stress? ✔✔-smoking more often
-stuttering momentarily
-acting impulsively
-grinding teeth
What are some tips to manage stress? ✔✔-eat healthy food
-get sufficient sleep
-learn time management skills
How do peer relationships change during emotional development? ✔✔-friends become
increasingly important as child ages
How should you help someone through the stages of grieving? ✔✔-be a good listener
-encourage self care
-provide practical help
-make contact
What are some signs of anorexia? ✔✔-compulsive behavior
-intense fear of weight gain
-low self image
What are some signs of bulimia? ✔✔-erosion of tooth enamel
-throat abrasions
-unusual swelling of cheeks and jaw
-calluses on the knuckles
What are some signs of a binge eating disorder? ✔✔-clinical obesity
-compulsive overeating without purging
What is the most common emotional response to terminal illness? ✔✔-denial
What is the job of the integumentary system? ✔✔-forms a protective barrier
-regulates body temperature
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Setting short-term goals for OTP and long-term goals for graduation is an example of which SEL
competency? ✔✔This is self-management because goals are being set.
Which social and emotional learning skill area is demonstrated when turning off a cell phone
while studying for a test? ✔✔This is self-management because turning off the phone exemplifies
self-discipline.
After you receive a low grade on a paper, you speak to your professor about how to improve
instead of letting yourself become discouraged. Which SEL skill area is being demonstrated?
✔✔This would be “self awareness” because growth mindset is exhibited. Rather than feeling
discouraged, energy is directed towards improvement strategies.
You have to organize a dinner for your team at work and you are careful to find a restaurant with
options for your vegetarian coworkers, so they feel comfortable. This is an example of which
SEL competency? ✔✔This is “communication and leadership” because empathy is shown. You
are placing yourself in your coworkers’ shoes and ensuring they are comfortable.
Trying to use gender neutral pronouns when referring to gender non-conforming colleagues is an
example of which SEL competency? ✔✔One could REALLY make a case for “socialawareness” here, but since “communication and leadership” is the answer, let’s say it is because
empathy and teamwork/collaboration are shown, and because the recipient is a colleague.
During a team meeting two of your coworkers begin to disagree about which of their project
plans should be implemented so you find a compromise that appeases both parties. This is an
example of which SEL competency? ✔✔This is “communication and leadership” because
conflict resolution is demonstrated.
Which social and emotional learning skill area is demonstrated when you are mindful of your
tone and word choice before commenting on a coworker’s presentation? ✔✔”Communication
and leadership” because teamwork/collaboration and empathy are demonstrated.
To prepare for a series of courses that require data analysis you watch a free instructional video
that explains the various functions of Microsoft Excel. This is an example of which SEL
competency? ✔✔”Executive function” because self-directed learning is exhibited.
After taking a math assessment you prepared for all week you get a lower score than you
anticipated. Reviewing your coaching report and contacting the Math Center for help on the
content areas where you seemed to struggle is an example of which SEL competency?
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Trans fats ✔✔Fatty acids that are produced when polyunsaturated oils are hydrogenated to make
them more solid
High-density lipoproteins (HDL) ✔✔Compounds that facilitate the transport of cholesterol in the
blood to the liver for metabolism and elimination from the body
Fats ✔✔Basic nutrients composed of carbon and hydrogen molecules; needed for the proper
functioning of cells, insulation of body organs against shock, maintenance of body temperature,
and healthy skin and hair
Daily values (DV) ✔✔The RDIs and DRVs together make up these, seen on food and
supplement labels
Cellulose ✔✔Fiber; major form of complex carbohydrates
Vitamins ✔✔Essential organic compounds that promote growth and reproduction and help
maintain life and health
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) ✔✔The average daily intakes of energy and nutrients
considered adequate to meet the needs of most healthy people in the United States under usual
conditions
Dietary Reference Intake (RDI) ✔✔A set of nutritional values, new combined listing, including
more than 26 essential vitamins and minerals, that apply to healthy people
Saturated fats ✔✔Fats that are unable to hold anymore hydrogen in their chemical structure;
derived mostly from animal sources; solid at room temperature
U. S. Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDA) ✔✔Dietary guidelines developed by the FDA
and the USDA
Cholesterol ✔✔A form of fat circulating in the blood that can accumulate on the inner walls of
arteries
Adequate intake (AI) ✔✔Best estimates of nutritional needs
Polysaccharide ✔✔A complex carbohydrate formed by the combination of long chains of
saccharides
Hemochromatosis ✔✔Iron toxicity due to excess consumption
Complex carbohydrates ✔✔A major type of carbohydrate; provides sustained energy
Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) ✔✔Compounds that facilitate the transport of cholesterol in the
blood to the body’s cells
Trace minerals ✔✔Minerals that the body needs in only very small amounts
Disaccharide ✔✔A combination of two monosaccharides
Essential amino acids ✔✔Nine of the basic nitrogen-containing building blocks of protein that
must be obtained from foods to ensure health
Minerals ✔✔Inorganic, indestructible elements that aid physiological processes
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Self awareness – recognizing emotions ✔✔The abulity to distinguish between various emotional
states and the impact they have on ones physiology state, begavior and attitude
self-awareness ✔✔Individuals ability to recognize their own emotions and related reactions
Self awareness – self-efficacy ✔✔Ones own belief in their ability to achieve goals and complete
tasks and possess a willingness to incorporate behaviors that reinforce this belief
Self awareness – growth mindset ✔✔The belief through thoughts, behaviors and language, once
can develop and improve their skills and abilities over time and these are not fixed based on
natural intellect or talent
self-management ✔✔Individuals ability to regulate their emotions in different situations control
impulses, set goals, and manage stress
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where 2 bones come together ✔✔joint
tough flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones of freely movable joins and protects bones
by preventing them from rubbing against each other ✔✔Cartilage
Connective tissue that binds one bone to another ✔✔Ligament
Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone ✔✔Tendons
Internal framework that the body needs to stand ✔✔Bones
skeletal muscle that moves all bones and controls facial expressions and eye movements
✔✔Striated muscle
visceral muscle that lines the walls of the internal organs, such as the intestines ✔✔Smooth
muscle
a unique muscle that is a combo of both striated and smooth muscles, only the heart has this
muscle ✔✔Cardia muscle
system that controls regulates and communicates within the body, this includes getting sensory
input, sending signals to the brain, regulating homeostasis, and communicating movement
✔✔Nervous System
the brain and spinal cord make up the ✔✔central nervous system
everything outside the brain and spinal cord make up the ✔✔peripheral nervous system
Primary organs of respiratory system
They exchange gases during breathing ✔✔Lungs
upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract ✔✔respiratory passages
nose, pharynx and larynx are apart of what respiratory tract ✔✔Upper
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what immune system structure is the site where white blood cells gain the ability to chemically
identify specific foreign agents ✔✔thymus gland
integumentary system or nervous system?
- forms a protective barrier
- regulates body temperature
- controls blood pressure
- regulates thirst and hunger
- regulates muscle coordination ✔✔- integumentary
- both
- central nervous
- central nervous
- central nervous
a postmenopausal female with a bmi of 33 smokes approx. 2 packs of cigarettes per day. the
individual has no children and exercises rarely. during a routine physical exam, a physician
found a small lump near the left breast.
which 2 health conditions are of concern?
cancer
diabetes
rheumatic fever
cardiovascular disease ✔✔cancer
cardiovascular disease
a sanitation worker was experiencing headaches, fever, fatigue, stiff joints, nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea. after going to the doctor, the individual was diagnosed with hepatitis A.
which approach prevents this type of infection
getting a vaccine
getting adequate sleep
drinking sufficient water
taking vitamins and mineral supplements ✔✔getting a vaccination