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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. A measure of the most weight you can lift or the most force you can exert at one time






2. Loss of water






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






4. The use of visual cues to communicate information or feelings






5. Substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and regulating many vital body processes






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






7. The ability to handle the physical demands of everyday life without becoming overly tired.






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






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






10. Substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and regulating many vital body processes






11. Fats that are solid at room temperature






12. When your words say one thing but your body language and/or intonation say another






13. A psychological condition that affects a person's ability to interact normally with others






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






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






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






17. The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue - such as bone - muscle - and fluid






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






19. The psychological desire for food






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






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






22. The psychological desire for food






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A measure of the most weight you can lift or the most force you can exert at one time






32. A licensed - certified mental health professional with a master's degree in social work






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






34. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






35. The body's physical need for food






36. The feeling of stability and control over your body






37. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






40. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






42. The ability to handle the physical demands of everyday life without becoming overly tired.






43. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






47. An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving






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






49. A licensed - certified mental health professional with a master's degree in social work






50. Substances in food that your body needs