Flashcards UNIT TEST Personal Hygiene

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A 7th grader notices their gums are red, swollen, and bleed when they brush their teeth. Based on the symptoms, what condition are they most likely experiencing?

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Gingivitis

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Why should you avoid picking or touching acne breakouts?

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It can cause permanent scarring and worsen infection

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What is the primary reason that ALL skin colors need sun protection, even darker skin tones?

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UV rays can damage skin cells regardless of melanin content

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What protein makes up the structure of human hair?

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Keratin

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Which layer of skin acts as your body's first line of defense and contains cells that produce melanin?

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Epidermis

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Why would an ophthalmologist be a better choice than an optometrist for treating glaucoma?

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Ophthalmologists are physicians who can treat eye diseases

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Which eye care practice demonstrates the best understanding of UV protection principles?

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Wearing UV-blocking sunglasses outdoors

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An elderly person's vision becomes cloudy and blurred due to changes in their eye lens. This condition, called cataracts, affects which part of the eye's function?

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Light cannot focus properly on the retina

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Why is it more dangerous for germs to spread from your nose and throat to your ears compared to other body parts?

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The ear's structure makes infections more likely

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Factors contributing to eye strain after 4 hours of computer use without breaks?

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Screen glare and continuous focusing