Health Quiz Crossword
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
 
 
Down: 1) in-home care or care given in a home-like facility for persons with a terminal illness who are expected to die in less than 6 months2) decline in mental functioning3) ability to adjust, recover, bounce back, & learn from hard times4) unit of energy produced by food & used by the body6) covers & protects the body & includes skin, hair, & nails7) the processes by which humans, animals, and plants consume & use food9) family lacking skills & behaviors promoting responsible, loving relationships11) healthful behavior you work to achieve & maintain12) occurrence of severe birth defects, including brain damage, in babies born to mothers who drank alcohol while they were pregnant15) drug with the same active ingredients as a brand-name drug, but usually is less costly17) someone who obeys the laws, respects authority, & protects the environment18) unpleasant reactions when a person who is physically dependent on a drug stops using it19) support system whose bones protect organs, produce red & white blood cells, & work with muscles to produce movement22) physical illness or disorder caused or worsened by emotional states23) excludes food of animal origin24) document that details what treatment is wanted if a person is unable to make decisions27) way of responding that shows you hear & understand what someone is saying29) live-in facility that provides a supportive, drug-free environment & helps drug-dependent people adjust to living independently in the community30) a desire to contribute to society & to live a socially responsible life32) breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use33) muscle-strengthening exercise that involves tightening a muscle for 5-8 sec. with no body movement35) illness that develops & lasts over a long period of time36) sleep period during which most dreaming occurs that is characterized by rapid eye movements behind closed eyelids37) vigorous, rhythmic exercise that improves cardiorespiratory endurance & body composition38) mood disorder with long-lasting feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or sadness40) carries messages to & from the spinal cord & brain & all other parts of the body; central nervous system & peripheral nervous system42) decision that can be harmful, illegal, unsafe, or show disrespect44) noncontagious, life-long immune system disease that often produces areas of inflamed scaly skin46) hardened plaque47) most common bacterial STD in the US; often occurs with no symptoms & is spread by intimate sexual contact48) condition in which pressure of the fluid in the eye is high and may damage the optic nerve51) illness in which the body is unable to fight infection because of a lack of T cells Across: 3) disappointing feeling of being unwelcome or unwanted5) illegal production, transportation, sale, or purchase of drugs8) a person who uses self-control to act on responsible values10) established time when you are to be at home, which helps ensure your safety & reduces worry by your parents/guardians13) influence from peers to act responsibly14) having social plans with a person in whom you are romantically interested16) disease of the gums and other tissues supporting the teeth; main cause of tooth loss in adults20) a measure of how well a person's body systems are working21) rapidly stretching the muscle with a bouncing movement25) study of aging, including physical, mental, & social changes26) habit of a responsible person who is empowered by his/her choices28) % of fat tissue & lean tissue in the body31) sleep disorder in which there are brief interruptions of breathing during sleep, depriving a person of oxygen34) substance containing dead or weakened pathogens that causes the body to make antibodies for a specific disease-causing agent35) disease of the heart & blood vessels39) attitude of discipline, motivation, & commitment toward tasks41) noncommunicable chronic disease in which the bronchial tubes become inflamed, narrowed, & blocked, making breathing difficult43) chronic health condition in which the moving parts of joints wear down45) reward given when actions are taken that help reach a goal49) forms of mass communication, such as TV, radio, etc50) rate at which food is converted to energy in body cells52) recovery program for codependent teens or for teens with addicted friends or family members53) intentional use of legal/illegal drug without medical or health reasons54) skills that help you say "no" to an action or leave a bad situation55) a person's belief that he/she isn't worthy & doesn't deserve respect56) # of years one can expect to live57) a compelling desire to use a drug or to engage in a certain behavior, cont. use despite negative consequences, & loss of control58) glands that produce hormones & control many body activities
 

 

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