WGU C458 Health, Wellness and Fitness

What are the components of a healthy diet? -less than 10% calories from saturated fatty acids -include fiber -less than 2,300 mg sodium How do antioxidants affect the aging process? -may reverse/forestall some of the negative effects of the aging process What do carbohydrates provide for the body? -only energy source used by brain cells Definition: Protein -synthesizes antibodies which help fight disease -helps manufacture blood, enzymes, hormones What do lipid...

Which immune system structure is the site where white blood cells gain the ability to chemically identify specific foreign agents? Thymus gland The body system forms a protective barrier Integumentary system The body system that regulates body temperature Both integumentary and central nervous system The body system that controls blood pressure Central nervous system The body system that regulates thirst and hunger Central nervous system The body system th...

Amphetamines Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often abused. Example Ritalin for ADHD. Adderall for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy. Ecstasy MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that increases heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use produces long-lasting, perhaps permanent, damage to your brains ability to think and store memories. Hallucinogens Substances that occur nat...