Health Final Exam Study Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And Correct
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Define anxiety An emotional state of high energy that causes a stress response (example: fear)
It is normal to be anxious some of the time.
Define abstinence Refraining completly from sexual relations with other people. This is safest most
effective method of birth control.
What is nicotine? the addicitve quality in tobacco
What is a menstrual cycle? the cyclic ripening of an ovum and the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy,
usually 28 days
Define self-actualization the realization of one's full potential
Define schizophrenia a severe mental disorder that causes people to lose touch with reality
Define post traumatic stress disorder a serious stress reactions in repsonse to a terrifying event (after the event is over)
Define addiction a physical or pychological dependence (need) for a particular substance, habit,
or behavior
Define Calorie. unit used to measure energy
Define basal energy the total of all the energy needed to support the chemical activities of the cells
and to sustain life
Define mature love ...a strong affection for, deep attachment to, a person whose character the partner
knows well
Define infatuation ...the state of being completly carried away by unreasoning passion or attraction
(compared to addictive love)
What is intimacy? Something that builds slowly as 2 people become close
What is the male hormone called? ...testosterone
What is the female hormone called? ...estrogen
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Terms in this set (65)
Define anxiety An emotional state of high energy that causes a stress response (example: fear)
It is normal to be anxious some of the time.
Define abstinence Refraining completly from sexual relations with other people. This is safest most
effective method of birth control.
What is nicotine? the addicitve quality in tobacco
What is a menstrual cycle? the cyclic ripening of an ovum and the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy,
usually 28 days
Define self-actualization the realization of one's full potential
Define schizophrenia a severe mental disorder that causes people to lose touch with reality
Define post traumatic stress disorder a serious stress reactions in repsonse to a terrifying event (after the event is over)
Define addiction a physical or pychological dependence (need) for a particular substance, habit,
or behavior
Define Calorie. unit used to measure energy
Define basal energy the total of all the energy needed to support the chemical activities of the cells
and to sustain life
Define mature love ...a strong affection for, deep attachment to, a person whose character the partner
knows well
Define infatuation ...the state of being completly carried away by unreasoning passion or attraction
(compared to addictive love)
What is intimacy? Something that builds slowly as 2 people become close
What is the male hormone called? ...testosterone
What is the female hormone called? ...estrogen
