Wgu - C458 - Health, Wellness And Fitness Already Passed

Parasympathetic nervous system {Ans: Branch of autonomic nervous system responsible for slowing system stimulated by the stress response (relaxation)}Benzodiazepines {Ans: Class of psychoactive drug; court chemical structure is fusion of benzene ring and a diazepine ring. Examples: diazepam (Valium), alpazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (klonopin), Lorazepam (Ativan), MIdazolam}Antioxidants {Ans: Reduce cellular damage by binding free radicals during oxidation.}Diuretics {Ans: Promotes production of urine. Used for high blood pressure. Often used by bulimics for weight loss.}Bacteria disease {Ans: Infection caused by bacteria. The growth of many disease causing bacteria can be stopped by the use of anabiotic's. Example: diphtheria, Gonorrhea, tuberculosis, and typhoid fever.}Artificially acquired active immunity {Ans: Any immunization with an antigen. Induced by vaccine, a substance that contains the antigen. Artificial induction of immunity and vaccination.}Muscular endurance {Ans: The ability to move your body or an abject repeatedly without getting tired.}LDL {Ans: Low density lipoprotein's. Bad cholesterol. Put your heart at risk. Collects on the walls of blood vessels working cause blockages.}Tolerance {Ans: Some drugs are used frequently, large doses are required to maintain the same effect}Cross tolerance {Ans: Phenomenon that occurs when someone who is tolerant to the effects of