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Health Vocab

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy






2. A severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality






3. The intentional act of taking one's own life






4. The body's physical need for food






5. A nutrient that helps control the amount of fluid in your body






6. Protect - Rest - Ice - Compress - and Elevate






7. A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything






8. A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy






9. The range of numbers between which your heart and lungs receive the most benefit from a workout






10. Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes - including the digestion - absorption - and metabolism of other nutrients






11. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






12. The smooth and effective working together of your muscles and bones






13. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






14. Contains carbon - hydrogen - oxyge - and nitrogen. source of energy. needed by tissue for repair and growth. made up of 20 amino acids.






15. Intense and exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object






16. The study of nutrients and how they are used by the body






17. A group of friends who hang out together and act in similar ways






18. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






19. The feeling of stability and control over your body






20. Hearing - thinking about - and responding to the other person's message






21. Substances in food that your body needs






22. The psychological desire for food






23. An overheating of the body that can result from dehydration






24. A disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme






25. The units of heat that measure the energy available in foods.






26. The feeling of stability and control over your body






27. The ability of your body's joints to move easily through a full range of motion






28. A tendency to give up - give in - or back down without standing up for your rights and needs






29. Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one's fitness






30. A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally






31. The ability of your body's joints to move easily through a full range of motion






32. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






33. The passing of traits from parents to their children






34. The psychological desire for food






35. A method for safely increasing aspects of your workout without injuring yourself






36. A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy






37. Connections you have with other people and groups in your life






38. A unit of the energy supplied by food






39. A regular activity and exercise that prepares a person for a sport






40. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






41. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






42. The number of times your heart beats per minute when you are relaxing






43. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






44. Rhythmic - nonstop - moderate to vigorous activity that requires large amounts of oxygen






45. Speaking in a way that is overly forceful - pushy - hostile - or otherwise attacking in approach






46. The intentional act of taking one's own life






47. A medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems






48. The influence to go along with the beliefs and actions of other people your age






49. A disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body






50. Aware of how you may be feeling at a given moment