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Health 7 final- First Semester
My first semester vocab and information needed to help me pass.
10 cards·by roneal.2017
What is a Chronic Disorder?
An Illness that may last a long time or happen quite often
What is a Handicap?
A condition that keeps people from doing certain things.
What is the first step in the treatment of an allergy.
to find the cause.
What is mucus?
The thick liquid lining of the throat.
What are hives?
An allergic reaction recognized by red raised areas on the skin.
Explain Epilepsy.
The lost of consciousness for a few seconds. Convulsions may be a factor.
Describe ulcers.
Small eroded spots found on the lining of the digestive tract.
What is the medical term for High Blood Pressure?
Hypertension
What is the aorta?
Largest artery in the body.
What is arteriosclerosis?
Hardening of the arteries.