Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
28 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
aerobic exercise
|
exercise that works the large body muscles and elevates the cardiac output and metabolic rate.
|
|
|
basal metabolic rate
|
the amount of energy that an individual uses at rest.
|
|
|
carcinogens
|
cancer-producing agents such as cigarettes, radiation, etc.
|
|
|
cholesterol
|
a component of many foods in our diet. It is an essetial component of cells in the brain, nerves, blood and hormones.
|
|
|
compatibility
|
a sypathetic, comfortable feeling tone in a relationship.
|
|
|
free radicals
|
a theory of aging that states that highly unstable molecules contribute to the aging process..
|
|
|
gingivitis
|
an inflammation of the gums characterized by swelling, redness, an bleeding.
|
|
|
hypertension
|
high blood pressure
|
|
|
insomnia
|
inability to sleep
|
|
|
intimacy
|
a feeling of warmth, love and affection.
|
|
|
introspecction
|
a form of self-reflection. It may serve as a tool that permits sharing of our innermost thoughts.
|
|
|
mammography
|
breast x-ray for diagnostic screening.
|
|
|
Mantoux skin test
|
intracutaneous test for tuberculosis.
|
|
|
obesity
|
defines as having 20% to 30% excess weight.
|
|
|
ocult blood
|
hidden or invisible blood.
|
|
|
osteoporosis
|
a disorder characterized by a decreased bone mass resulting form the loss of minerals from the bones.
|
|
|
Papanicolaou test
|
a common screening test used to detect cancer of the cervix. a/k/a pap smear
|
|
|
presbyopia
|
an impairment of high-frequency hearing associated with advancing age.
|
|
|
proximity
|
nearness in location.
|
|
|
reaction time
|
the speed at which a person responds to a stimulus.
|
|
|
reciprocity
|
moral feelings of concern for what is fair to others, as described by Kohlberg.
|
|
|
resistance exercise
|
weight ligting that builds muscle mass.
|
|
|
respectability
|
emphasizes role modeling and valuing.
|
|
|
saturated fats
|
fats that come form animals. Found in meats and dairy products.
|
|
|
sexualtiy
|
a broad term that includes anatomy; gender roles; relationships; and a person's thoughts, feelings, and attitudes about sex.
|
|
|
sun protection factor
|
(SPF) the amount of time a person can stay exposed to sunlight without burning.
|
|
|
unsaturated fats
|
fats that are usually liquid at room temperature and are derived from plant sources.
|
|
|
vital capacity
|
the ability of the lungs to move air in and out.
|
