The cardiovascular system is made up of the blood, heart, and blood vessels.

A first aid provider does not have to be familiar with the functions of the body.

In general, public health interventions have ________________________  targets.

Anterior refers to the back of the body and posterior refers to the front of the body.

Abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs takes a toll on every organ system in the body, increasing the likelihood of disease, disability, and premature death. People who start using drugs as young adults and continue to use them in middle age have a fivefold increased risk of early death.

Stress affects the body’s immune system in different ways, depending on two factors: the controllability or uncontrollability of the stressor and the mental effort required to cope with the stress.

College and university students are not at high risk for colds and influenza-like illnesses.

Gonorrhea, the most commonly reported STI in the United States, can lead to infections in the penis, vagina, rectum, and throat. Gonorrhea infection can result in PID, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility.  

As you approach an emergency scene, scan the area for immediate dangers to yourself or the other person.

The term intimacy—the open, trusting, and sharing of close, confidential thoughts and feelings—comes from the Latin word for “within.” Intimacy doesn’t happen at first sight, or in a day, or a week, or a number of weeks.