CHAPTER 5

Caring for Yourself

BELL RINGER (9/26)

Describe ways to take care

of your skin and behaviors

that are harmful to your skin?

Include ways to prevent/limit

harmful effects.

BELL RINGER (9/27)

Discuss the pros and cons

of getting a tattoo. Do you

have/want tattoo(s)? Why?

BELL RINGER (9/30)

Why are candy, sweets, soda,

energy drinks, etc. bad for your

teeth. What can you do to lower the

harmful effects of these foods? Be

as specific as possible.

BELL RINGER (10/1)

How much sleep do you

get each night? What can

you do to get more or better

sleep?

YOUR SKIN

Epidermis: Outer layer of skin

Dermis: Inner layer of skin

Melanin: Cell that produce

pigment in skin

SKIN CARE

Good Nutrition: Vitamin A, B, C,

E

Bathing

Deodorant: covers odor;

antiperspirant

Sun Exposure: UV Radiation;

SPF

SKIN CARE (CONT.)

Skin Cancer: actinic keratosis, carcinoma,

melanoma

Acne: hygiene, oil-free cosmetics,

dermatologist

Tattooing: Infection, Blood-borne diseases

HAIR

Follicle: Structure in skin where

hair grows

Sebum: Oil secreted from skin

Sebaceous Gland: Produces Sebum

TEETH & GUMS

Enamel: Hard outer covering of tooth.

Plaque: Residue left on teeth after

eating.

Tartar: Hardened substance that

develops when plaque is not removed.

Periodontal Disease: Loss of tooth

support caused by plaque

accumulation. Leads to tooth loss.

SLEEP

Renews physical an mental energies

8-9 Hours

Circadian Rhythms: “Biological

Clock”.

Melatonin: Hormone released to

enhance sleep state.

SLEEP STAGES

Waking: Feel the need to sleep.

Stage 1: Sleepy. Closed eyes; awake.

Stage 2: Light Sleep. Longest Stage (4 hrs.)

Stage 3: Delta Sleep

Stage 4: Recovery Sleep (deepest sleep)

REM: Dreaming

Actinic Keratosis

Circadian

Rhythms

Dermis

Epidermis

Follicles

KEY TERMS

Melanin

Ozone Layer

Sebaceous

Gland

Sebum

Sun Protection

Factor