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WorksheetsChapter 12: Personal Health Care
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Cleanliness
hygeine
body odor
cuticle
hangnail
Smell from your body.
ingrown toenail
body odor
consumer
hygiene
A fold of epidermis around the fingernails and toenails.
hangnail
ingrown toenail
cuticle
advertisement
A split in the cuticle along the edge of a fingernail.
ingrown toenail
consumer
consumer skills
hangnail
A condition in which the nail pushes into the skin on the side of the toe.
ingrown toenail
hangnail
infomercial
hygiene
A person who buys products and services.
consumer skills
consumer
media literacy
endorsement
Techniques that enable you to make wise, informed purchases.
consumer
advertisements
consumer skills
infomerical
A message designed to influence consumers to buy a product or service.
infomercial
endorsement
media literacy
advertisement
The ability to understand the goals of advertising and the media.
media literacy
generic products
comparison shopping
endorsement
A statement of approval.
coupons
endorsement
generic products
infomercial
A long television commercial whose main purpose seems to be to present information rather than to sell a product.
comparison shopping
coupons
infomercial
unit price
Collecting information, comparing products, evaluating their benefits, and choosing products with the best value.
comparison shopping
guarentee
generic products
coupons
Products sold in plain packages at lower prices than brand name products.
comparison shopping
generic products
unit price
warranty
Slips of paper that reduce the price of a product at the check stand.
unit price
fraud
coupons
warranty
Cost per unit of weight or volume.
health fraud
guarantee
fraud
unit price
A promise to refund your money if the product does not work as claimed.
guarantee
warranty
fraud
health fraud
A company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product does not function properly.
guarentee
warranty
fraud
health fraud
A calculated afford to trick or fool others.
guarentee
warranty
fraud
health fraud
The selling of products or services to prevent diseases or cure health problems which have not been scientifically proven safe or effective for such purposes.
guarantee
warranty
fraud
health fraud
The outermost layer of skin.
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous layer
sunscreen
The skin's inner layer.
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous layer
sunscreen
A layer of fat under the skin.
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous layer
sunscreen
A cream or lotion that filters out some UV rays.
acne
pores
dermatologist
sunscreen
Skin condition caused by active oil glands that clog hair follicles.
acne
proes
dermatologist
viruses
Tiny openings in the skin that allow perspiration to escape.
acne
pores
dermatologist
ultraviolet (US) rays
A physician who treats skins disorders.
acne
pores
dermatologist
viruses
The smallest and simplest pathogens
melanin
dandruff
hair follicle
viruses
Invisible forms of radiation that enter skin cells and change their structure.
ultraviolet (UV) rays
melanin
hair follicle
dandruff
Substance that gives skin its color
ultraviolet (UV) rays
melanin
hair follicle
dandruff
Small sacs in the dermis from which hair grows.
ultraviolet (UV) rays
melanin
hair follicle
dandruff
When too many dead skin cells flake off the outer layer of the scalp.
ultraviolet (UV) rays
melanin
hair follicle
dandruff
A thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and leads to tooth decay.
plaque
tarter
gingivitis
fluoride
Hardened plaque that hurts gum health
orthodontist
tarter
gingivitis
fluoride
A common disorder in which the gums are red, sore, and bleed easily.
plaque
tarter
gingivitis
orthodontist
A chemical that helps prevent tooth decay.
tarter
gingivitis
orthodontist
fluoride
A dentist who prevents or corrects problems with the alignment or spacing of teeth.
orthodontist
gingivitis
fluoride
plaque
The dark opening in the center of the iris.
pupil
cornea
lens
retina
A clear protective structure of the eye that lets in light.
pupil
cornea
lens
retina
A clear flexible structure of the eye that focuses light on the retina.
pupil
cornea
lens
retina
A thin layer of nerve cells in the eye that absorbs light.
pupil
cornea
lens
retina
A condition in which faraway objects appear clear while near objects are blurry.
farsightedness
nearsightedness
astigmatisms
cataracts
Objects that are close appear clear while those far away look blurry.
farsightedness
nearsightedness
astigmatism
cataracts
An eye condition in which images appear wavy or blurry.
farsightedness
nearsightedness
astigmatism
cataracts
An eye condition in which the lens becomes cloudy as a person ages.
farsightedness
nearsightedness
astigmatism
cataracts
An eye condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside th eye.
glaucoma
cataracts
astigmatism
optometrist
A healthcare professional who is trained to examine the eyes for vision problems and to prescribe corrective lenses.
opthamologist
optometrist
deafness
decibel
A physician who specializes in the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye.
astigmatism
optometrist
ophthalmologist
tinnitus
A condition in which someone has difficulty hearing sounds or has complete hearing loss.
glaucoma
decibel
tinnitus
deafness
The unit for measuring the loudness of sound.
decibel
tinnitus
glaucoma
deafness
A constant ringing in the ears.
glaucoma
tinnitus
decibel
deafness
