health cross word
Across
- 1. the spontaneous expulsion of a fetus that occurs before the twentieth week of a pregnancy
- 4. involves any sexual contact that is forced upon a person against his or her will.
- 11. a drug that slows the central nervous system.
- 12. occurrences of diseases in which many people in the same place at the same time are affected.
- 14. is high blood pressure—pressure that is continually above the normal range for a particular person
- 15. a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs
- 17. is a failure of the cardiovascular system to keep an adequate supply of blood circulating to the vital organs of thebody.
- 18. the final stage of pregnancy in which the uterus contracts and pushes the baby out of the
- 22. the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
- 24. is the combination of physical, mental/emotional
- 25. are chemical substances that are produced in glands and help regulate many of your body’s functions
- 26. is the act of becoming aware through the senses.
- 27. image The way you see your body
- 29. or more correctly, kilocalories, are units of heat that measure the energy used by
- 30. is the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
- 33. is a significant relationship between two people that isbased on caring, trust, and consideration.
- 36. observing and learning from the behaviors of those around you
- 37. is the sum of your surroundings, including your family, your neighborhood, your school, your job, and your life experiences.
- 38. is a complex set of characteristics that makes you unique.
- 40. the ability to reason and think out abstract solutions
- 42. the most drastic of all measures, is the act of intentionally taking one’s own life.
- 43. is a preparation introduced into the body to stimulate an immune response.
- 45. the various methods of communicating information.
- 46. an overall state of well-being
Down
- 2. another name for the ovaries and testes.
- 3. is purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive and that improves or maintains personal fitness.
- 5. is a written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service
- 6. skills are communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful,
- 7. are drugs that are used to treat or prevent disease or other conditions.
- 8. refers to all the traits that were biologically passed
- 9. skills are specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health.
- 10. is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm
- 13. is a bond or connection you have with other people.
- 16. the process by which the body takes in and uses food
- 19. the removal of a small piece of tissue for examination, may be performed
- 20. people of similar age who share similar interests.
- 21. is the process by which your body gets energy from food. Food’s energy value is measured in units of heat called calories
- 23. body
- 28. is the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
- 31. body and the energy that foods supply to the body
- 32. the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
- 34. is a ratio that allows you to assess your body size in relation to your height and weight.
- 35. is a time of many exciting challenges and changes
- 39. disorder is an illness, often with an organic cause, that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living
- 41. a virus that attacks the immune system, was confirmed as the cause
- 44. is a small circle of friends, usually with similar backgrounds or tastes, who exclude people viewed as outsiders