APEX HEALTH - Exam Review a device that prevents a passenger in a vehicle from moving during a crash - a mnemonic for the treatment of contusions - a sudden drop in blood pressure - a three -point seatbelt is one example - Abstinence - the practice of avoiding a certain behavior Addiction - a dependence on a substance that causes withdrawal symptoms when trying to abstain from it addiction cycle - emotional trigger, craving, ritual, using, guilt,... AEDs can be operated with only limited skills or knowledge - Age of consent - the age at which sexual contact becomes legal Aggressive communication - AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) - no cure, expensive treatments. Leads to failure of immune system. Amino acid - a building block of proteins Anxiety - a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease any activity that involves bodily movement - aspirin and ibuprofen are common NSAIDs - Assertive communications - communicating thoughts while respecting the thoughts and feelings of other people athlete's foot - wearing sandals or flip -flops in public shower and pool areas, washing your feet with soap and water every day, wearing a fresh pair of socks each day, and avoiding prolonged periods of damp feet Automated emergency defibrillator (AED) - a device designed to restore a normal heartbeat when a person's heart stops or loses its rhythm Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) - Avalanche - a large mass of snow, ice, dirt, or rock that suddenly slides down a hill or mountain avalanches - consult local authorities, carry a survival pack, know the area, get off the slab, swim, and create an air pocket Benchmarks - intermediate steps towards meeting a long -term goal benefits of it - leads to longer and healthier life, strengthens heart, counters obesity/high blood pressure/poor cholesterol levels, prevents heart attacks and strokes later in life, leads to better concentration, improves blood circulation and boosts energy levels, promo tes restful sleep and relaxation, leads to higher energy levels, increases muscle strength and speeds up reaction times, improves balance and coordination, reduces stress and anxiety, Biological sex - one's sex as determined by chromosomes, external and internal anatomy, and hormones Blizzard - a severe winter storm with winds of at least 35 miles per hour blizzards - create an emergency supply kit (salt, sand, shovel, heating fuel, clothes, blankets), make a plan with your family, go to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website for disaster information, do not travel unless you absolutely have to, and brin g pets indoors blood that is filled with oxygen from the lungs - Body composition - the proportion of body fat to lean body mass, lean body mass includes muscles, bones, water, and connective tissues Body mass index - a measure of body fat derived from comparing a person's height with his or her weight (BMI values: 18.5 - low, between 18.5 and 25 - healthy, and greater than 25: high) Body System - a group of organs that work together to perform related functions Bone fracture - a broken or cracked bone Bullying - behavior that is intended to hurt other people Calorie - a unit of measure for how much energy is contained in food Carbohydrate - sugars and starch Cardiac arrest - a sudden loss of heart function
