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Quiz 16 Vocabulary Terms
Ms. Wright
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Science
7th Grade
01/09/2008

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Term
drug
Definition

Any substance that causes a change in a person's physical or psychological state.

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addiction
Definition

A dependence on a substance, such as alcohol or drugs.

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nicotine
Definition

A toxic, addictive chemical that is found in tobacco and that is one of the major contributions to the harmful effects of smoking.

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alcoholism
Definition

A disorder in which a person repeatedly drinks alcoholic beverages in an amount that interferes with the person's health and activities.

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narcotic
Definition

A drug that is derived from opium and that relieves pain and induces sleep, examples include heroine, morphine, and codeine.

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hygiene
Definition

The science of health and ways to preserve health.

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aerobic exercise

Definition

Physical exercise intended to increasse the activity of the heart and lungs to promote the body's use of oxygen.

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stress
Definition

A physical or mental response to pressure.

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