Health and Fitness A - Final Exam
_________________ is a disorder where people often eat very little food as well as taking other actions to avoid weight gain.
Anorexia nervosa
_________________ refers to a close relationship that is open, affectionate, trust-based, and shares values and interests.
Emotional intimacy
____________ occurs when an individual intentionally inflicts physical harm on another individual - most commonly an adult harming a child or another adult.
Physical abuse
Physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing, meant to improve cardiorespiratory endurance is ______________
aerobic exercise
Vitamins that protect the body from certain kinds of cancer and repair cells during the normal aging process are _____________
antioxidants
______________ is a learned desire for food that is based on emotions and other non-nutritional factors.
appetite
A respiratory disorder in which a person experiences difficulty breathing as a result of inflamed respiratory passageways is _____________.
asthma
Situated between the spinal cord and the cerebrum, the _____________ is responsible for involuntary movements of the body.
brain stem
Involuntary muscle that assists the heart to beat and circulate blood throughout the body is ____________________.
cardiac muscle
Supportive tissue that is more flexible and softer than a normal bone is ______________.
cartilage
A sexual assault that occurs in a dating relationship is called ___________
date rape
Chemicals released by the brain and are responsible for feelings of satisfaction and happiness are ______________
endorphins
Chemicals that hasten chemical reactions in the body by digesting the food faster is ___________
enzymes
The flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the windpipe and lungs when swallowing is the ________________.
epiglottis
Another term for positive stress is _______________.
eustress
A physiological process in which the body collects and discards waste products is _____________.
excretion
The body's initial reaction of either confronting the stressor or running away from it is called the ___________________.
fight-or-flight response
The organ that is responsible for secreting bile juice into the small intestine is the _____________.
gallbladder
A period of deep sorrow is called __________.
grief
__________ can be defined as physical, mental, and social-relational well-being.
health
Soluble proteins that help the arteries shed excess cholesterol by transporting it to the liver is ________________
high-density lipoproteins
A process where the body maintains a stable balance by using water to regulate body temperature and various cell processes is ______________.
homeostasis
The intentional murder of one person by another is ________________.
homicide
_____________ is a state of self-comfort, with others and the surroundings.
mental health
A technique used to help develop confidence in your abilities by practicing the event in your mind is __________________.
mental rehearsal
The process through which food is broken down and used by your body is ________________.
metabolism
Tiny filtering units that filter waste products and produce urine are ____________.
nephrons
A ____________ are friends with whom they share interests and the same age.
peer group
A condition in which a person exhibits rigid behaviors that complicate their socialization with other people is ________________
personality disorder
Cell fragments that produce clotting and help the body heal quickly from an injury or wound are ___________.
platelets
_______________ is the overall satisfaction that people receive from life.
quality of life
A person's ability to recover from prolonged or extreme stress is __________________.
resilience
A flurry of brain activity consisting of sudden and uncontrolled nerve impulses is a _________________.
seizure
The level of respect and admiration you have for yourself is _____________.
self-esteem
A ____________ is when bone ligaments tear or overstretch.
sprain
The point at which the cardiovascular system can gain maximum benefits without putting too much strain on the body is ________________.
target heart rate
Substances manufactured by adding hydrogen to fat molecules in vegetable oils to allow food to stay fresh longer are _____________.
trans fats
___________ do not consume food from any animal sources.
vegans
