Tooth decay occurs when

bacteria in plaque produce acids that destroy tooth enamel.

What is the function of perspiration?

to cool your body as the perspiration evaporates

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about tears?

Carry nutrients to the structures of the eye.

light-sensitive membrane, changes light to nerve impulses

secrete sweat through ducts to pores on skin's surface

make images appear foggy or blurry.

structure that surrounds the root of a hair.

dead skin cells shed as sticky, white flakes from the scalp

outer, thinner layer of skin composed of living/dead cells

transparent tissue that bends and focuses light

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Duplicate of Ch. 14 Quiz Bowl: Skin, Teeth, Eyes and Ears

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Ch. 14 Personal Care and Healthy Behaviors. Glencoe Health Textbook 2005 Edition

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1
______ contains the rods and cones
Retina
Iris
pupil
Lens
2
Auditory ossicles
3 small bones, connects eardrum to the inner ear
structure of the outer ear
sensory receptors of the ear
structure of the labyrinth
3
The retina contains light-sensitive rods and cones.
True
False
4
Halitosis can have several causes; smoking, tooth decay, and bacteria on the tongue.
False
True
5
Tarter
bacteria on the tongue
substance formed when plaque hardens
cavity of the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels
yellow substance, result from chemical digestion
6
Periodontal disease
substance formed when plaque hardens
three bones linked together that connect eardrum w inner ear
inflammation of the periodontal structures
outer, thinner layer of skin w/ living and dead cells
7
When you get a tattoo, you run the risk of contracting.
Cancer
Vitiligo
Hepatitis C
Boils
8
What forms when a hair follicle becomes infected with bacteria?
a wart
a boil
acne
dandruff
9
Caused by a virus
Coldsore
Warts
acne
ringworm
10
Tooth decay occurs when
acid destroys plaque, exposing tooth enamel.
bacteria in plaque produce acids that destroy tooth enamel.
bacteria drill into weak areas of the tooth enamel.
a buildup of plague eats away tooth enamel.
11
What is the function of perspiration?
to wash away pathogens
To block ultraviolet rays
To flush out pores
to cool your body as the perspiration evaporates
12
Caused by a fungus
Boils
Ringworm
Eczema
Cataracts
13
Part of ear that has hair cells that are most likely damaged from loud noises
ear drum
Hammar
cochlea
Auditory tube
14
cones help you see color
False
True
15
Washing your face more than 3 times a day can make acne worse.
True
False
16
Eating foods rich in phosphorus, vitamin C and calcium will strengthen teeth and gums.
True
False
17
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about tears?
The clear foreign particles from the eye.
Contain substances that protects the eye against infection
Are secreted from the lacrimal gland.
Carry nutrients to the structures of the eye.
18
Moles are spots on the skin that contain extra
melanin
dermis
sebaceous glands
sebum
19
Retina
the inner ear
gland that secretes tears to help protect the eyes
light-sensitive membrane, changes light to nerve impulses
water like fluid that provides nourishment to the eye
20
Sweat glands
substance formed when plaque hardens
secrete sweat through ducts to pores on skin's surface
clear tissue, bends/focuses light before entering the lens
light-sensitive membrane on which light images are cast
21
scientific name for ear drum
Ossicles
Waxeous drumus
Bass drum
Tympanum
22
Cataracts
are caused by a damaged retina.
stem from a malfunction of the macula.
make images appear foggy or blurry.
can be corrected with glasses.
23
Hair follicle
dead skin cells shed as white, sticky flakes from the scalp
secrete sweat through ducts to pores to skin's surface
inflammation of the periodontal structures
structure that surrounds the root of a hair.
24
Eating greasy food causes acne
False
True
25
Dandruff
dead skin cells shed as sticky, white flakes from the scalp
outer, thinner layer of skin composed of living/dead skin
structure that surrounds the root of a hair
inflammation of the periodontal structures
26
In the condition called tinnitus, sound waves fail to reach the inner ear.
True
False
27
Which condition leads to permanent loss of vision?
myopia
macular degeneration
strabismus
astigmatism
28
Dark-skinned people need to take more precaution against UV radiation than fair-skinned people.
False
True
29
Epidermis
outer, thinner layer of skin composed of living/dead cells
middle layer of skin, contains majority of skin's structures
structure that surrounds the root of a hair
inflammation of periodontal structures
30
When you can't fall asleep
hypertension
glaucoma
periodontal disease
insomnia
31
Wax buildup can cause sensorineural hearing loss.
Flase
True
32
Cornea
allows the appropriate amount of light to enter sclera
3 small bones linked together, connects eardrum & inner ear
transparent tissue that bends and focuses light
light sensitive membrane on which light is cast
33
Bright flashes of light and blurred vision can signal a detached retina.
True
False
34
Habitually listening to loud music can eventually lead to permanent hearing loss.
True
False
35
The middle ear contains structures that help you keep your balance.
False
True
36
What happens when the eye focuses on objects that are near?
The sclera thickens
The pupil dilates
The lens flattens
The lens curves

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