Glencoe Health Final Exam Review| Ques ons and
answers | Updated RATED A+ 2026
the _____ is the outer layer of the skin
epidermis
_____ is produced in the sebaceous glands
oily secre on
_______ is a pigment in the skin
Melanin
An oily secre on produced by the sebum is produced by the __________
sebaceous glands
_______ cools the skin
sweat
What is the order of the structure of this skin, from inner body to the outer body
subcutaneous layer, dermis, epidermis
_______ is a high risk from overexposure to UV radia on
skin cancer
DESCRIBE: Why should you avoid exposure to the sun between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m?
that's when the UV's are most intense
IDENTIFY: List some steps you can take to treat acne?
-wash face
- don't touch face
-call doctor
EXPLAIN: How does your balanced diet help you have healthy hair?
vitamins & nutrients are good for hair and stress makes hair bri9le and fall out
,ANALYZE: What features make a mole on your skin suspicious? What should you do if you have
a suspicious mole?
discolored, asymmetry, jagged edges, and size
Compare & Contrast: What are the similari es & differences between moles and warts?
warts can spread and are a virus, while moles are just a spot of extra melanin
The _______is the area immediately around the teeth
periodon um
The part of the tooth that contains the blood vessels and nerves of the tooth is called_______.
pulp
The combina on of bacteria and other par cles that adhere to the outside of a tooth is called
the ________.
plaque
When an inflamma on of the periodontal structure occurs, you have (a)__________
periodontal disease
What component of plaque works on sugars to create acids that cause cavi es?
bacteria
Which minerals are most important for healthy teeth?
phosphorus & calcium
What is malocclusion?
a misalignment of the upper and lower teeth, or a ¨bad bite¨ caused by crowded or extra teeth.
What part of the tooth is the connec ve layer between the enamel and the pulp?
Den n
DESCRIBE: What are the two func ons of the teeth?
to break down food, & form the mouth
IDENTIFY: Why is flossing as important as brushing?
more food can get in the gums, and a toothbrush usually just removes the bacteria which will
lead to cavity build-up
, INFER: Why should you brush your tongue when you brush your teeth?
remove plaque, which can cause bad breath and encourage bacteria growth.
ANALYZE: Why might malocclusion lead to tooth decay?
because there would not be enough room in the mouth and the teeth would rot, or fall out
The cornea/sclera is the white part of the eye
sclera
The re na/cornea is the inner part of the eye wall that contains millions of light-sensi ve cells.
re na
The __________ is made of three bones that connect the eardrum to the inner ear.
auditory ossicle
_____________ Ossicle is ringing or other sound heard in the inner ear in the absence of
external sound.
Tinnitus
When you blink, tears move across the surface of the eyeball to
moisten & clean the eye
In which disease does abnormal pressure build inside the eye.
Glaucoma
What three func ons does the skin perform to keep you healthy?
protec on
temperature control
sensa on
Epidermis
the outer, thinner layer of the skin that is composed of living & dead skin cells
Dermis
the thicker layer of the skin that is made up of connec ve ssue & contains blood vessels &
nerves
why might malocclusion lead to tooth decay?
answers | Updated RATED A+ 2026
the _____ is the outer layer of the skin
epidermis
_____ is produced in the sebaceous glands
oily secre on
_______ is a pigment in the skin
Melanin
An oily secre on produced by the sebum is produced by the __________
sebaceous glands
_______ cools the skin
sweat
What is the order of the structure of this skin, from inner body to the outer body
subcutaneous layer, dermis, epidermis
_______ is a high risk from overexposure to UV radia on
skin cancer
DESCRIBE: Why should you avoid exposure to the sun between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m?
that's when the UV's are most intense
IDENTIFY: List some steps you can take to treat acne?
-wash face
- don't touch face
-call doctor
EXPLAIN: How does your balanced diet help you have healthy hair?
vitamins & nutrients are good for hair and stress makes hair bri9le and fall out
,ANALYZE: What features make a mole on your skin suspicious? What should you do if you have
a suspicious mole?
discolored, asymmetry, jagged edges, and size
Compare & Contrast: What are the similari es & differences between moles and warts?
warts can spread and are a virus, while moles are just a spot of extra melanin
The _______is the area immediately around the teeth
periodon um
The part of the tooth that contains the blood vessels and nerves of the tooth is called_______.
pulp
The combina on of bacteria and other par cles that adhere to the outside of a tooth is called
the ________.
plaque
When an inflamma on of the periodontal structure occurs, you have (a)__________
periodontal disease
What component of plaque works on sugars to create acids that cause cavi es?
bacteria
Which minerals are most important for healthy teeth?
phosphorus & calcium
What is malocclusion?
a misalignment of the upper and lower teeth, or a ¨bad bite¨ caused by crowded or extra teeth.
What part of the tooth is the connec ve layer between the enamel and the pulp?
Den n
DESCRIBE: What are the two func ons of the teeth?
to break down food, & form the mouth
IDENTIFY: Why is flossing as important as brushing?
more food can get in the gums, and a toothbrush usually just removes the bacteria which will
lead to cavity build-up
, INFER: Why should you brush your tongue when you brush your teeth?
remove plaque, which can cause bad breath and encourage bacteria growth.
ANALYZE: Why might malocclusion lead to tooth decay?
because there would not be enough room in the mouth and the teeth would rot, or fall out
The cornea/sclera is the white part of the eye
sclera
The re na/cornea is the inner part of the eye wall that contains millions of light-sensi ve cells.
re na
The __________ is made of three bones that connect the eardrum to the inner ear.
auditory ossicle
_____________ Ossicle is ringing or other sound heard in the inner ear in the absence of
external sound.
Tinnitus
When you blink, tears move across the surface of the eyeball to
moisten & clean the eye
In which disease does abnormal pressure build inside the eye.
Glaucoma
What three func ons does the skin perform to keep you healthy?
protec on
temperature control
sensa on
Epidermis
the outer, thinner layer of the skin that is composed of living & dead skin cells
Dermis
the thicker layer of the skin that is made up of connec ve ssue & contains blood vessels &
nerves
why might malocclusion lead to tooth decay?
