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What is alcohol Whats in it and how does it work How does it affect ucf |
A drug, Ethyl alcohol/ethanol-and addictive drug produced during fermentation Fermentation -yeast organisms break down plant sugars, yielding ethanol and carbon dioxide Distillation- alchol vapors are released from mash at high temps, condensed, and then mixed with water Most used drug in college 84% 21% dropouts 75% rapes A factor in low grades |
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What's proof Whats the alcohol by volume of beer/ malt liquor and ales/ wines/ hard liquor |
Concentration of alcohol in a beverage Twice the percent of alcohol by volume 3-6% 6-8% 9-20% 35-50% |
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BAC |
Blood alcohol concentration The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume, messures the effects of alcohol, in fl the legal level is.08 |
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What is one drink |
.6 OZ alcohol 12 oz beer 5oz wine Cocktail with 1.5 oz of 80 proof liquor |
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How is alcohol absorbed Metabolizes ? |
Easily 20% through the stomach lining to the blood stream 80% through upper 1/3 of small intestine Blood stream > body> liver Through liver 1/2oz of alcohol/hr |
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Binge Can alcohol reduce the risk of heart disease Can drinking cause shrinkage |
5 or more drinks in one sitting for men Yes Yes |
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What are some long term effects of alcohol? |
Causes shrinkage and memory loss of the brain Liver hepatitis , cirrhosis Cardiovascular system low heart rate and high hlood pressure Stomach and intestinal ulcers Reproductive system Emotional and social problems |
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What is FAS Signs and symtoms of alcohol poisoning |
Fetal alcohol syndrome- mental retardation, small head, tremors and abnormalities of the face, limbs heart and brain Unconscious or semi concious cant b wakened Cold clammy pale or blush skin Breathing is slow < 8 breaths a min Breathing is irregular 10+sec. Vomiting while sleeping or passed out |
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Symptoms of alcoholism |
Cravings ( psychological dependance ) Loss of control Tolerance Physical dependance |
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How many people smoke Causes ? Where does it affect the body Nicotine dependence |
23.2% of US pop. Cancer cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, etc. Brain Mouth and throat Lungs Heart Kidneys > 90% of smokers as addictive as illicit drugs |
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Benefits of quitting smoking after 20 mins 8hrs 24hrs 48hrs 2weeks to 3 months 1yr |
Blood pressure drops, body temp returns to normal Carbon monoxide level in blood decreases, oxygen level in blood increases Chance for heart attack decreases Nerve endings start growing back , ability to smell and taste is enhanced Circulation improves, lung function increases by 30% Excess risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker |
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Epidemiology Kinds and examples |
Study of infectious diseases
Epidemic/outbreak-west nile. Large area of infectious disease in a certain country
Endemic-heart disease in the U.S. maintained in a certain area or population , obesity
Pandemic- has spread across a wide area of many population example AIDS epidemic turns into this. A lot more covered geographically |
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What is cholera and the broad street pump |
Regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern epidemiology London suffered choleraa outbreaks but he noticed that it was the contamination of the water pump there was 500 deaths in 10 days |
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What is the difference between communicable and non communicable Acute vs chronic |
Infectious example chickenpox and herpes noninfectious example appendicitis and cancer Short term < 3 months Ex cold, flu Long term > 3 months Heart disease, aids |
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What is the chain of infection Whats the interuption |
Agent Reservoir Portal of exit Mode of transmission Portal of entry New host Reservoir can be isolated and destroyed with public sanitation Transmission is disrupted immunization or treatment of infected hosts |
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What's the body's defense system Biggest protection? |
Physical and chemical barriers
SKIN
mucous membranes such as mouth, nose, respiratory tract ,vagina
gastric juices
antibodies and enzymes such as tears salvia vaginal secretions |
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What is the inflammatory response |
Body's response to injury or infection Cells in area of invasion release histamine Produces heat, swelling and redness White blood cells attack the invaders Pus is produced |
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What is the immune response |
Recognition of invading pathogens:Macrophages Amplification of Defense : helper T cells trigger production of killer T cells and B cells Attack: cell-mediated killer T cells antibody mediated B cells Slow down of activity: suppressor T cells |
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Allergies Can they cause death? |
Result from hyperactive and overactive immune system Allergens include Pollen , mold, mildew, etc Anaphylactic shock is severe allergic reaction that may cause death |
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What are the types of pathogens |
Bacteria Treatment-antibiotics Virus Smallest pathogen Reproduce using a host'sDNA Treatment-no cure Fungi Location- skin, mucous membrane, lungs Treatment:vary |
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Cold verse flu symptoms and prevention What are for habits that weaken the immune system |
Only main difference is the flu you have a fever prevention of cold is hand washing and baby wipes prevention of flu vaccine Overdosing on sugar excess alcohol food allergens too much fat |
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Feeding your immune system vitamin C does what |
Raises white blood cells and antibodies raises level of interferon: prevents entry of viruses lowers risk of cardiovascular disease Raises levels of HDL cholesterol l Lowers blood pressure lowers risk of colon ,prostate, and breast cancer best to space supplements throughout the day so that less is excreted in urine |
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What is the number one causing death What is the mostly preventable diseasenin children Another that causes death? Death or illness ? What is the number one vaccine preventable cause of death worldwide |
Cardiovascular Malnutrition Tuberculosis Malaria Pneumococcal diseases such as meningitis phenomena and sepsis |
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What is FGM ? Explain Where does it occur ? |
Female genital mutilation The circumcision of females cutting or removal or a portion of the genitals for cultural reason only, not medical Africa, bc of emigration is now being practiced in asia, europe and united states areas |
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What are psychoactive drugs
Give examples of each type |
Substance that alter a persons experience or conciousness
Influrnce mood, behavior, perception, or mental functioning
Causes unpredictable physical or emtional changes
Effect biochemical and physiological processes in the brain
Narcotics- aka opiods -opium, herion, morphine, codeine, releive pain Depressants- alcohol, barbiturates, sedatives, slow activity of CNS Stimulants- cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine and caffeine, speep up CNS Cannabis- most widely used drug in the US, prepared from indian plant called cannabis sativa Psychedelics-aka hallucinigens-LSD, mescaline, PCP "angel dust" Inhalants-volitale solvents, (aerosols) nitrates, anaesthetic (nitrious oxide aka laughing gas) Designer drugs-made my modifying existing drugs to produce new, MDMA, crystal meth, synthetic barbiturates |
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What is rohypnol where Is it made |
Aka roofies, or rope A date rape drug Flunitrazepam CNS depressant Europe and latin america |
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What is cancer what begins to form and differences |
Disease of abnormal and uncontrolled cellular growth normal cells lose their ability to control their growth Tumors: benign tumors are not cancerous and do not spread Malignant tumors or cancer and can spread |
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Types of cancer explain them Most common cause of death in the US Common cancer In women? Men? Testicular cancer -? |
Carcinmoas - tissues that cover external body surfaces, line internal internal organs, skin, breast, uterus, prostatw, lungs ans GI tract Sarcomas -arise fromconnective and fibrous tissues, muscle bkne, cartilage Lymphomas -cancer of the lymph node Leukemias -cancer of the blood or bone marrow Lung cancer Breast cancer Prostate cancer #1cancer amonf males 15-35 |
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7 warning signs of cancer |
C hange in bowl movement or bladdernhabbits A sore that does not heal U nusual bledding or discharge T hickening or ump in breast or elsewhere I ndigestion orndifficuktly swallowing O bvious change in wart or mole N agging cough or horeness |
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Where does skin cancer occur What are the types |
90% where usually not covered with clothes- face, arm, forearm, ears Basal cell- deepest skin layer, 95% of cases Squamous cell carcinomas- cancer of the surface area of the skin Melanoma- appear on pre existing mole site, serious, spread quickly |
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ABCD 's of skin cancer |
Asymmetry Border irregularity Color Diameter |
