WGU C458 Health, Fitness, and Wellness Study Questions

WGU C458 Health, Fitness, and Wellness Study Questions Leave the first rating Students also studied Terms in this set (110) Save STAT 330 - Chapter 9 33 terms dylmann15Preview NCLEX 127 terms ssutherland11Preview Vocab Quiz 1 15 terms kaylabayazitoglu Preview u.s stat 50 terms niki Practice questions for this set Learn1 / 7Study using Learn A muscle that appears banded; also called skeletal muscle. Moves all bones. Facial expressions and eye movement.Define the key structures found in the skeletal system Bones Cartilage Ligaments Tendons Bonesprovide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs Choose an answer 1 Define the key structures found in the skeletal system 2Communicable Disease 3Striated Muscle4Ligaments Don't know?

JointsAreas where two or more bones join together CartilageA connective tissue that is more flexible than bone and that protects the ends of bones and keeps them from rubbing together.Ligamentsattach bone to bone TendonsConnect muscle to bone Name the three types of muscle found in the body Striated Muscle Smooth Muscle Cardiac Muscle Striated MuscleA muscle that appears banded; also called skeletal muscle. Moves all bones.Facial expressions and eye movement.Smooth MuscleVisceral Muscle, lines that walls of the internal organs.Cardiac MuscleCombination of both striated and smooth muscles. Found only in the heart.Define the two main divisions of the nervous system. Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Central Nervous SystemNerves inside the brain and spinal cord that send signals to other parts of the body.Peripheral Nervous SystemAll nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, sensory organs, relays messages between the CNS and other areas of the body.Communicable Diseasea disease that is spread from one host to another Communicable Disease Spread ...Bacteria Viruses Fungi Parasites Common Cold Symptomswatery eyes, chest congestion, sneezing, sore or scratchy throat.Common Cold Preventionhand washing Influenzaflu virus Influenza SymptomsFatigue, muscle stiffness, coughs, sore throat, and nasal congestion, headaches, high fever MononucleosisVirus, transmitted through salvia, sharing food or drink.Mononucleosis SymptomsFatigue, swollen lymph nodes in your neck and armpits, swollen tonsils, sore throat, soft swollen spleen, fever, headache, skin rash

MeningitisNervous System - inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.Meningitis Symptomsa sudden high fever, a sever headache, a stiff neck, nausea or vomiting.MRSAinfection caused by Staphylococcus, difficult to treat because it is resistant to most antibiotics. Integumentary System.MRSA Symptomsfever, red bumps or rash on skin or infected area that might be swollen, painful, warm to touch, or full of pus or other drainage.Cold SoresInfection caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex Virus Cold Sores Symptomssmall, hard, painful spot appears on lip, nose, or cheek. Small fluid filled blisters.Tingling and Itching blister. oozing and crusting.LiceTiny parasites that feed on blood from human scalp, may live in clothing and bedding.Lice Symptomsitching near the scalp, neck and ears. small lice on scalp, lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts.Chicken PoxInfection caused by the varicella-zoster virus Chicken Pox Symptomsuncomfortable itchy rash that turns into fluid filled blisters and eventually scabs.Fever, headache, tiredness, loss of appetite.MeaslesInfectious disease caused by a virus.Measles SymptomsBlotchy red rash starting at the head and moving to whole body. Tiny white spots inside the mouth. Fever, cough, runny nose. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Feeling achy.Urinary Tract Infectionoccur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder Urinary Tract Infection Symptomspain or burning when you urinate, fever, tiredness, or shakiness, an urge to urinate often, pressure in your lower belly, urine that smells bad or looks cloudy or reddish, pain in your back or side below the ribs.Sexually Transmitted InfectionsReproductive system infection. generally acquired by sexual contact. may pass from person to person in blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids.Sexually Transmitted Infections SymtpomsSores or bumps on the genitals or in the oral or rectal area. Painful or burning urination. Discharge from the penis. Unusual or odd-smelling vaginal discharge.Unusual vaginal bleeding. Paid during sex. Sore, swollen, lymph nodes, particularly in the groin but sometimes more widespread. Lower abdominal pain.fever. Rash over the torso, hands, or feet.

HepatitisDigestive System. The inflammation of the liver generally caused by an infection.Transmitted by consuming food or water contaminated by feces from a person infected with Hepatitis.Hepatitis SymptomsLoss of Appetite. nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea. Dark colored urine and pale bowel movements. Stomach Pain. jaundice or yellowing skin and eyes.Noncommunicable Diseasesdiseases that cannot be spread from person to person; chronic diseases Coronary Artery DiseaseFor some people, the first sign of this disease is a heart attack. There are controllable risk factors, such as smoking and diet, and uncontrollable risk factors, such as age, gender, and family history.StrokeThis condition occurs when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain, causing loss of movement and muscle functioning to one side of the body. Risk factors include diabetes, heart diseases, smoking, and family history.HypertensionThis condition affects the blood vessels and is a risk factor for other chronic conditions. Chances of having this condition increase if an individual is overweight, does not exercise regularly, and eats foods high in salt.CancerThis disease is caused by an overgrowth of abnormal cells. Risk factors include diet, obesity, exposure to sunlight and chemicals, and tobacco use and exposure.Thymus GlandImmune system structure site where white blood cells gain the ability to chemically identify specific foreign agents.AsthmaThis respiratory condition makes it difficult to breathe. It affects people of all ages but often starts during childhood. Individuals may have an increased risk based on their environment or occupation, family history, other medical conditions, race or ethnicity, or gender.EpilepsyThis condition affects the brain and nervous system, causing violent muscle spasms and possible loss of consciousness. It is caused by anything that affects the brain circuit activity, such as head trauma.Type 2 DiabetesThis disease is diagnosed when the blood glucose levels are too high. risk factors include diet, weight status, blood lipid levels, a family history of disease, race, ethnicity, and an inactive lifestyle.Self-Awarenessdescribes individuals' ability to recognize their own emotions and related reactions. People who are self-aware are mindful of the attitudes, beliefs, and practices that shape their behavior. Self-awareness helps individuals assess their strengths and limitations and determine how they can grow and change.Self-Managementis about individuals' ability to regulate their emotions in different situations, control impulses, and manage stress. People who can self-manage are able to set goals and motivate themselves to change behavior and make progress in their lives.Self-management can help them create a solid foundation for lifelong success and resiliency.