Fitness for Life Ch 3 Vocab

activity neurosis

a condition that occurs when a person is overly concerned about getting enough exercise

atherosclerosis

condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up on the inner walls of the arteries

blood pressure

the pressure that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels.

diabetes

a condition in which the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or the body's cells cannot use it properly, characterized by excessive thirst, weight loss/gain, frequent urination.

diastolic blood pressure

pressure in the artery when the ventricles are relaxing and the heart is filling, receiving blood from the venae cavae and pulmonary veins

eating disorders

Severe disturbances in eating behavior characterized by preoccupation with weight concerns and unhealthy efforts to control weight.

heart attack

a condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, which causes heart cells to die.

hyperkinetic conditions

Health problems caused by doing too much physical activity.

osteoporosis

a condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily.

risk factor

anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems

stroke

a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

systolic blood pressure

pressure in the artery when the left ventricle is contracting to force the blood into the aorta and other arteries

force

bones of the arms and legs (to apply force)

kyphosis

rounded back and shoulders

laws of motion

principles of biomechanics.

lordosis

too much arch in lower back- or sway back

ptosis

protruding abdomen