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What does the placenta do?
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Attachment holding the embryo to the wall of the uterus
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What does the amniotic sac do?
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It's a fluid filled bag of thin tissue
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What does the umbillical cord do?
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It's a ropelike structure develops between the embryo and placenta
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What is cesarean section?
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A surgical method of birth
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What is low birthweight?
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When a newborn weighs less than 5.5 pounds
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What is multiple birth?
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The delivery of more than one baby
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What is stillbirth?
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It occurs when a fetus dies and is expelled from the body
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What is premature birth?
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Delivery of a live baby before the 37th week of pregnancy
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If a couple chooses to have their baby at home, the delivery usually involves
A) An obstetrician B) Special medical equipment C) A certfied nurse-midwife D) A cesarean section |
C - A certified nurse-midwife
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Which occurs during labor?
A) The placenta is pushed out of the uterus B) The baby is born C) The doctor cuts the umbillical cord D) Contractins of the uterus gets stronger |
D - Contractions of the uterus gets stronger
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During the postpartum period
A) The afterbirth is delivered B) The mother experiences hormonal changes C) The baby is pushed out of the uterus D) The umbillical cord is cut |
B - The mother experiences hormonal changes
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When two different sperm fertilize two eggs
A) Fraternal twins result B) Identical twins result |
A - Fraternal twins result
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What is zygote?
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The united sperm and egg
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Cigarette use in he U.S has
A) Increased sice 1980 B) Declned since 1940 C) Stayed the same D) Declined since 1960 |
D - Declined since 1960
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What is Nicotine?
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A very addictive chmical in tobacco products
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Pregnany women who smoke have higher rates of
A) Stillbirth B) Miscarriages C) Premature births D) All of the above |
D All of the above
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What is Carbon Monoxide?
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A gas that replaces oxygn in the bood of smokers
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What is leukoplakia?
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White patches in the mouths of some tobacco users
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What benefit happens of three months after quitting using tobacco?
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Lung function improves
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What is sidestream smoke?
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Smoke that goes from a cigarette directly into the air
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What is secondhand smoke?
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Another name for enviormental tobacco smoke
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What part of the body is most affectd by emphysema?
A) Blood vessels B) Alveoli C) Bronchi D) The heart |
B - Alveoli
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Tobacco in cigars usually contains less nicotine than tobacco in cigarettes
True/False? |
False
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What is tar?
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The dark, sticky substance that forms when tobacco burns
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Carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke causes paralysis of cilia lining the airways
True/False? |
True
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Smokeless tobacco has many of the same dangerous chemicals as tobacco smoke
True/False? |
True
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Most people who don't smoke as teens never start to smoke
True/False? |
True
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Secondad smoke exposure is not linked to sudden heart attacks
True/False? |
False
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What is a coma?
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A prolongued period of dep unconciousness
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What is paralysis?
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The loss of the ability to move and feel some partof the body
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What is prenatal care?
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Medical care recieved during pregnancy
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What is a strain?
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A pulled muscle
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What is halitosis?
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Bad breath
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Oxygen-rich blood is carried from the lungs to the
A) Right atrium B) Right ventricle C) Left atrium D) Left ventricle |
C - Left atrium
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Which component of blood contains hemoglobin?
A) Plasma B) Red blood cells C) White blood cells D) Platelets |
B - Red blood cells
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What is the alveoli?
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Tiny sacs in the lungs where gases are exchanged
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What is the atrium?
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Chamber of the heart that recieves blood from blood vessels
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What are platelets?
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Cells in the blood that contribute to the clotting process
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When your diaphram flattens, you exhale
True/False? |
False
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What is keratin?
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A protein in skin
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What is eczema?
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A skin disorder
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What is dermis?
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One of the layers of skin
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What is the sebaceous glands?
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A structure that secretes oil
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What is a dermatologist?
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A doctor who treats skin problems
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What is a epidermis?
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The outermost layer of skin
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What is a pore?
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A tiny opening in the skin
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What is melanin?
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A protein produced in the epidermis
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What is a follicle?
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A structure in the dermis
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What is acne?
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A common teen skin problem
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What is melanoma?
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A form of skin cancer
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What are warts?
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Hardened growths on the skin
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What is a ringworm?
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Red, scaly patches on the skin
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What is dandruff?
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Occurs when cells on the scalp are shed too fast
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What are boils?
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Infected hair follicles filled with pus
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What material covers a tooth's neck?
A) Cementum B) Dentin C) Pulp D) Enamel |
A - Cementun
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Which skin infection is caused by fungus?
A) RIngworm B) Warts C) Boils D) Cold sores |
A - Ringworm
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Which part of the eye regulates the pupil's size
A) Cornea B) Iris C) Retina D) Lens |
B - Iris
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What is a optometrist?
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A professional who provides vision care
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What is a audiologist?
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A professional who assesses hearing loss
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All vitamins are soluble in water
True/False? |
False
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Physical activitty is a part of the MyPyrmaid plan
True/False? |
True
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The MyPyrmaid plan is the same for people of all ages
True/False? |
False
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Why are major life changes stressful
A) They are unexpected B) They are always negative C) They are everyday events D) They threaten a person's feelings of security |
D - They threaten a person's feelings of security
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Stress can cause increased crying?
True/False? |
True
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What is the cornea?
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Clear tissue that covers the front of the eye
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What is the pupil?
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The opening through which light enters the eye
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What is the retina?
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A layer of light sensing cells that lines the back of the eye
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What is the cochlea?
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A coiled fluid filled tube in the inner ear that contains cells that sense sand vibrations
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What is insomnia?
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A disorder in which a person has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
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What is sleep apnea?
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A disorder in which a persons stops breathing for short periods of time
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What is circadian rhythm?
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The bodys internal system that regulates behavior patterns during a 24 hour cycle
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What is tartar?
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A hardened form of plaque that irritates the gums
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What is periodontal disease?
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Gum disease that can lead to tooth loss
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What is the smooth muscle?
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Involuntary muscle that causes movements inside your body such as those involved in breathing and digestion
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What is the cardiac muscle?
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Involuntary muscle that is found only in the heart
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What is the skeletal muscle?
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Voluntary muscle that is attached to and moves your bone
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What is a tendon?
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A thick strand of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone
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What is tendonitis?
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Painful swelling and irritation of a tendon, often caused by overuse
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What is a neuron?
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The basic unit of the nervous system that carries nerve impulses
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What is epilepsy?
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A condition in which a person is prone to seizures
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Aspirin is an example of a
A) illegal drug B) Over-the-counter drug C) Prescription drug D) Replacement drug |
C - Prescription drug
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Which type of drug is keratin?
A) Club drug B) Over-the-counter drug C) Inhalent D) Anabolic steroid |
A - Club drug
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Detoxification usually
A) Takes place in a hospital B) Includes supervised medication C) Involves the use of replacement drugs D) Follows treatment in therapeutic community |
A - Takes place in a hospital
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What is medicine?
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Legal drug that helps the body fight injury or illness
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What is a protective facor?
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Factor that helps teens resist pressure to use drugs
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What is methamphetamine?
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Strong stimulant
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What is heroin?
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A highly addictive opiate drug made from morphine
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What is therapeutic community?
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A treatment center where former drug abusers live together
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What is barbiturates?
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A class of depressant drugs, also called sedative-hypnotics
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What is opiate?
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Any drug from phycoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants
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What happens in an alcohol overdose?
A) Cirrhosis B) Coma or death C) Dependence D) Withdrawl |
B - Coma or death
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What is a depressant?
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Drug that slows brain and body reactions
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What is a hangover?
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After-effects of drinking too much alcohol
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What is an addiction?
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Lack of control over the use of alcohol
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What is a blackout?
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First stage of alcoholism
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What is abstinence?
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Not drinking at all
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What is fermentation?
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Yeast fills on sugar
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What is cirrhosis?
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Lead to liver failure and death
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What are refusal skills?
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Skills used to say no
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What is body composition?
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Amount of fat tissue compared to lean tissue
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What is anaerobic exercise?
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Intense exercise that lasts for a short time
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What is a cool-down?
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Period of mild exercise following a workout
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What is dehydration?
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Excessive loss of water from the body
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What is fatigue?
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First sign of overtraining
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Exercising too intensely or for too long without enough time for recovery is
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FITT formula
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What are endorphins?
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Chemicals that block pain messages from reaching brain cells and produce feelings of pleasure
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Substances found in urine include
A) Water and complex carbohydrates B) Starch and carbon dioxide C) Starch and water D) Water and urea |
D - Water and urea
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What is the skin?
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Organ that releases water and urea to lower body temperature
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What are the lungs?
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Organ that removes carbon dioxide from teh body
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What is the bladder?
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Organ that stores urine
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What is the stomach?
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Organ that churns and mixes food
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What is the small intestine?
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Organ that absorbs the most nutrients
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What is the gallbladder?
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Organ that stores bile
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What is marrow?
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The soft tissue that fills spaces inside bones
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What is a fracture?
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A break in a bone
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What is ossification?
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The process during infancy and childhood in which cartilage is replaced in a bone
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